Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah feels youngsters would step up to cover for Shakib

Bangladesh cricket team captain Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad said there will be an opportunity for the team's younger players to make a statement in the absence of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan during the Nidahas Trophy tri-series T20 series which beings in Colombo on Tuesday (March 6). Shakib, who sustained a finger injury during the final game of January's tri-series between Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, will miss the tournament which also features hosts Sri Lanka and Indian cricket team. Bangladesh open their tournament against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (8th March), and face Sri Lanka on Saturday (10th March) (Video Credit: SNTV).