'Discussing rivers of Bangladesh?' Reporter asks Shakib Al Hasan; watch skipper's reaction

Bangladesh's hopes of closing in on T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final spot suffered a major blow following ir narrow five-run loss (DLS method) against India on vember 2. Men in Blue were able to snatch victory from jaws of defeat after a poor batting performance from Bangladesh. Following loss, Bangladesh cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan was at receiving end of a rar unusual question during post-match press conference. 

What did Shakib Al Hasan discuss with umpire Erasmus? Bangladesh skipper reveals

India vs Bangladesh match in Adelaide was brought to halt for around 40 minutes due to rain. Once rain stopped, Bangladesh were given a revised target of 151 in 16 overs. However, before both teams could take field, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was seen having a discussion with India captain Rohit Sharma and umpires. During post-match press conference, Bangladesh skipper was asked wher he tried to “t play” after rain. question from reporter led to a unique conversation between two, here is a detailed textual account of same.

Reporter: Bad luck. Did you really try t to play after rain? Or what was discussion that was going through?

Shakib: Do we have any option?

Reporter: , option. That’s reason. You did try to convince m?

Shakib: Convince whom?

Reporter: Umpire and, of course, Rohit Sharma?

Shakib: Do I have ability to convince umpire?

Reporter: So n you were discussing something about rivers of Bangladesh? Did you discuss something else about rivers and ir role in Bangladesh? What were you talking If you could kindly explain? 

Shakib: w you are asking right questions. So umpire called both captains and telling us what’s target, what was playing rules, how many overs we will be playing, and what will be target.

Reporter: And you all accepted it?

Shakib Al Hasan: Yes.

Reporter: Beautiful. Thank you.

question from reporter came after Bangladesh opener Litton Das slipped while attempting a second run during resumption of innings. slip cost him his wicket as he failed to reach crease following a direct hit from Team India opener KL Rahul. 

Where do Bangladesh and India stand on T20 WC points table?

Following loss to India, Bangladesh cricket team currently sit third on Group 2 points table with four points in as many matches. Bangla Tigers will play ir final match of Group 2 against Pakistan on Sunday at same venue (Adelaide Oval). Team India, meanwhile, jumped to top of T20 World Cup Group 2 table with win and will take on Zimbabwe in ir final match in Melbourne.