Mushfiqur Rahim claims India took Bangladesh lightly in World Cup 2007 group match

Mushfiqur Rahim has said that India took Bangladesh lightly during 2007 World Cup where n minws pulled off a huge upset. That loss indeed proved to be turning point in India's World Cup campaign as y made a shocking first-round exit after loss against eventual runners-up Sri Lanka despite registering a huge win over Bermuda. Bangladesh on or hand made it to Super 8.

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'y thought y would get some batting practice': Mushfiqur Rahim

While talking to a cricket news website, Rahim went on to say that during innings break against India, he had learned that he was going to bat at . 3 because of which he had very little time to think about it. He n mentioned that it was Team India's first match of campaign and y thought y would get some batting practice before ir big games. veteran cricketer n added that it was a tacky wicket and opener Tamim Iqbal had given m a good start while Mushfiqur was trying to settle down. Furrmore, wicket-keeper batsman also added that he had a great partnership with star all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan and n revealed batting with two of his U-19 team-mates made him quite relaxed on biggest st of world cricket.

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When Bangladesh stunned India

India who were considered as one of strong favorites to win coveted trophy were stunned by a resurgent Bangladesh unit at Port of Spain in Trinidad. After winning toss and electing to bat first, Men In Blue were bundled out for  191 riding on Sourav Ganguly's 66 and, Yuvraj Singh's 47.  Bangladesh in reply made a cautious start but once batsmen found ir rhythm, y started toying with Indian bowling and dispatched m to all parts of ground. Gritty half-centuries from Rahim (53) and Shakib (56*) saw Bangladeshis over line by five wickets with nine balls to spare.

(Im Courtesy: AP)