ICC Champions Trophy: 5 reasons why Bangladesh shouldn't be taken lightly

#4 Inspiring leadership

Would this be the sight on June 18?

Mashrafe Mortaza was seen portraying animated gestures directed at his young fast bowler, Rubel Hossein, during the 2015 World Cup. Two years hence, he is a mellowed-down cricketer, who has already called it a day in T20 cricket.

Success makes you humble, perhaps, and success has kissed Mortaza and his team’s feet on more occasions than failure. Be it the efficient utilization of Mustafizur Rahman against India or the unleashing Mehedi Hasan on England, the veteran’s methods as captain have been praiseworthy.

It is difficult to teach a team how to win and make sure that you’re a part of that process than to lead a team who has been winning games for years.

This is why Ajit Wadekar and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi were two of India’s best captains – not because India won many matches under their leadership, but because they taught a team of novices how to win against the best in the world.

Mortaza has been that man for Bangladesh and in the twilight of his career would look to leave behind a legacy that can only be built upon by his successor.