All positive at the start

In the event that there is one trademark that is basic in people in general expression of sportsmen, it is that of an uplifting standpoint in front of assignments. Maybe it is a devised projection, yet tip top sportsmen get to the level they involve by sponsorship themselves to the grip. So when the Bangladesh squad were leaving yesterday for Sri Lanka for the tri-country T20I arrangement, there was a positive vibe exuding from a group that has lost four of their last five T20Is and furthermore persevered through a torrid most recent a half year in alternate configurations. 

There was a considerable measure of idealism from Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad (L) before the group left for Sri Lanka yesterday. Photograph: STAR/COLLECTED 

"The goal, obviously, is to win the competition," said captain Mahmudullah Riyad at the Shahjalal International Airport before the group's flight. That is an overcome proclamation in light of the fact that not exclusively are T20Is their weakest configuration, they have lost every one of the five T20Is they have played against one of their tri-arrangement adversaries - India - while having won only two and lost seven against has Sri Lanka. 

"In any case, we have a great deal to demonstrate and a ton to do to indicate how well we can do in this configuration," came the qualifier from Mahmudullah. "I said before that there is a question mark over us in this organization. I think this [the tri-series] is a decent stage for us to substantiate ourselves. On the off chance that we can draw out the best in everybody, at that point I think it is conceivable to accomplish something great." 

Mahmudullah, filling in first as Test captain and afterward as T20I captain after Shakib Al Hasan got finger damage in the ODI tri-arrangement last against Sri Lanka on January 27, knew that current outcomes - misfortunes in the tri-arrangement last were trailed by substantial annihilations to a similar resistance in the Test and T20I arrangement - are not extremely favorable. 

"Possibly we didn't play and also sought after in the last arrangement at home," said the right-hander. "Be that as it may, since it is the subcontinent and we have played a reasonable piece in Sri Lanka, ideally we will play well." 

There were comparative commotions from the youngsters also. Pacer Taskin Ahmed, dropped from all organizations after an unfortunate voyage through South Africa in September-October a year ago, said that they were focusing on a last spot. Wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan and pacer Rubel Hossain talked about the need to confront difficulties and willingly volunteer turn the ship around. The pace division will be under additional concentration as they neglected to have an effect in two corrupt T20Is against Sri Lanka at home. 

"It is a test for the pacers as well," said Rubel when approached if the test was only for batsmen or for the pacers as well. "T20s are short, yet the weight is high. I think the wickets in Sri Lanka will be great [for batting] so we need to bowl earnestly." 

While conceding that Shakib's nonattendance will be distinctly felt, a positive Mahmudullah saw opportunity in the void left by the charm. "I think the begin for us is essential; I generally trust that in the event that we can begin well we will get the force. I think certainty is helped in one match and that will affect how you will play in the following matches. 

Given that their first match is against compelling India on Thursday, it will enthusiasm to perceive to what extent this energy keeps going.