ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Bangladesh's predicted XI vs. England

Bowlers

Mehedi Hasan

Mehedi Hasan will lead the spin attack for the Tigers

Despite lacking in experience at the highest level of the game, Mehdi Hasan is someone who can cause England problems with his off-spin and looks set to edge out Taskin Ahmed from the side.

Despite not being a prolific wicket-taker, Mehdi has the ability to apply brakes on the opposition scoring and the kind of rampant form the hosts are in at the moment with the bat, Bangladesh could very well do with his help.

Mashrafe Mortaza (C)

The Bangladesh skipper could very well be playing his last major ICC tournament and he would like to sign off in style by at leading his side past the group stages at the 2017 Champions Trophy. 230 wickets from 175 ODIs is no mean feat and Mortaza is someone who has consistently delivered for the side.

Rubel Hossain

England’s nightmare in that clash at the 2015 World Cup, Rubel Hossain may be expensive at times, but it is his ability to take wickets that make him a vital part of the Bangladeshi setup. He should enjoy bowling in English conditions, be it at the top or at the death overs.

Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh’s trump card with the ball will be undoubtedly Mustafizur Rahman and the team management has gone to great lengths to ensure that the 21-year-old is fit and raring to go at the Champions Trophy. The surprise factor may have fizzled out but the left-arm pacer still remains a tough bowler to get away and his toe-breakers at the death will be crucial in helping prevent an England onslaught.