Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, the only cricketer along with India captain Rohit Sharma to participate in the all the T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007, expressed a desire to participate in the next edition as well.
The ninth edition of the tournament begins in the United States and the West Indies on Saturday.
鈥榃hen I started, I could not imagine I could play cricket for so long. First and foremost, I could participate in all the T20 World Cups, from the first World Cup to this World Cup. For me, it is a matter of pride and joy, more so because I am representing my country at the same time,鈥� Shakib said in a video published by the Bangladesh Cricket Board as part of their 鈥楪reen Red Story鈥� series ahead of the World Cup.
鈥業t makes me feel good. Me and Rohit Sharma are the only two players who have played in all the T20 World Cups. I hope I can play in another World Cup and perform well in this World Cup, and I wish Bangladesh got better results from any other past T20 World Cup.鈥�
Bangladesh will begin their World Cup campaign when they take on Sri Lanka in Dallas on June 7.
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