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’Mashrafe the key'

Biman's chance to lift title today

Sports Reporter
Mashrafe Bln Mortaza can play a key roll in today's crucial Premier League match between Bangladesh Biman and Abahani, believed San war Hossain.
The Biman captain said, "If there is one man from both sides who can change the complexion of this match, that has to be Mashrafe. He is my main weapon."
Mashrafe's splendid performance throughout the competition has inspired Biman to the extent that they are a win away from claiming the Premier title after winning 12 matches out of 14. Be it his tenacious batting against Abahani or the inspired last over against BKSP in the first round battles, it has always been Mashrafe.
"He has really done exceedingly well in the big matches and in difficult situations he has bailed us out. Had he bowled those final two overs against Mohammedan (first round match on March 30), the
picture would have been completely different," pondered former national player Sanwar of Mashrafe's deadly eight overs almost gave Biman a victory but he failed to bowl his last two overs due to an infection.
"From the present national team, Mashrafe is a standout since he gives his heart out on the field,’ said Sanwar.
Sanwar's opposite number Tushar Imran recognised the importance of Mashrafe.
"He is a vital player and we have made some plans for him. Let’s see how it goes in the centre tomorrow (Sunday).
"We had the advantage of having some Mohammedan batsmen out of form and that worked for us. But they (Biman) have a lot of players who are in form and we have tactics in place for all of them too," revealed TYishar ahead of the match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
He decided to give his side an extra ten per cent chance and further believed that if they can replicate Thursday's performance against Biman today, they have a fair shot at equalling the points.
"I would not call it 50-50 but give my team sixty per cent chance of winning. We can beat Biman if we can play just like we played against Mohammedan," addedTushar.
If Biman, who are on 25 points, would take an unassailable lead and win the title but if they don't win, Abahani would level them on points but Sanwar was only thinking about a victory.
"We are on top and I think our option is quite simple. We have to win tomorrow (Sunday) and we are confident enough although both sides are equal on paper and out in the ground," concluded Sanwar, who has played nine Tests and 27 GDIs for Bangladesh.
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Although the 35-year-old Sanwar singled out Mashrafe, he praised his team's work ethic and said that the return of all-rounder Mushfiqur Rahman would boost his side a great deal. The discarded national all-rounder returned in Biman's last game against BKSP after a lengthy break due to back injury.
The match will be telecast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV) from 9am.