MAZHAR UDDIN from Dharamshala

Bangladesh are set for a much steeper hurdle in their second World Cup match against England in Dharamshala today following a convincing six-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the same venue.

Ahead of facing one of the tournament heavyweights, the travelling Bangladeshi journalists covering the ICC World Cup in India were looking to get insights on team strategy -- especially from captain Shakib Al Hasan who was yet to officially face the Bangladesh media so far in the prestigious tournament.

However, it was Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Rangana Herath who arrived at the pre-match press conference.

On the contrary, rubbing salt in the wounds of their Bangladeshi counterparts, the travelling English media were privileged enough to have interacted with some England players, including captain Jos Buttler during the official presser.

As Herath spoke to reporters, Shakib, on the other hand, was busy inspecting the Dharamshala pitch

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