Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that Bangladesh need to be firing in all departments to have a chance to beat India in their opening Champions Trophy 2025 clash.

The dream vanished into thin air when Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana took the new ball and brought thunder down the pitch

Heading into their Champions Trophy opener against formidable neighbours India, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was filled with optimism. He was particularly emboldened by the rise of pace sensation Nahid Rana, who has added a new dimension to their bowling attack.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto exuded confidence ahead of his team’s Champions Trophy opener against India, emphasising that his side has the firepower to challenge the two-time champions.

Dubai: Bangladesh s fast bowlers led by speed sensation Nahid Rana mean the Tigers can beat anyone at the Champions Trophy, skipper Najmul Hossain

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from traveling to Pakistan owing to past regional conflicts.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto identified Bangladesh's loss of five wickets in a cluster in the powerplay, which cost them the match against India in the Champions Trophy opener in Dubai. Bangladesh's downfall started with their decision to bat after winning the toss.

Rohit Sharma recorded 100 wins as an Indian captain after the Men in Blue's victory of Bangladesh in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.

Najmul Hossain Shanto rued Bangladesh's six-wicket loss against India in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign opener.