I don't want to quit cricket after a press conference: Mashrafe
BPL stands for Mashrafe Magic, it is said. With this, he reached the final for the fifth time. His team has not lost in the previous four times. This time Sylhet was not much discussed in the beginning. But Mashrafe's great leadership played a role in reaching the final. What is his commentary on magic?
He played his last match for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe in 2020. Now no longer considered by the national team. Mashrafe Bin Mortuza himself says that he doesn't play now with the dream of wearing the country's jersey. The most successful captain of the national team. He has not yet retired from ODIs and Tests.
In this year's BPL, Sylhet Strikers reached the final under the leadership of Mashrafe. It is clear that the edge of leadership has not decreased so much. Sylhet will play against Comilla Victorians in the final on Thursday. Earlier, after Rangpur Riders were confirmed for the final, Mashrafe's retirement came up in the press conference.
He said, 'I said long ago, I don't expect to play in the national team. As long as I enjoy, as long as the body supports, I play. Still giving. I don't want to quit cricket by telling anyone. I don't want to quit cricket by telling anyone or holding a press conference. If I think I won't play in the tournament, I won't play. I don't think it is necessary to care for such discussion for now. '
Mashrafe said, 'I don't have any magic. All thanks to God. I didn't say that I won't lose, I won't give up even if I lose again. right? I think there is no point in remembering what happened. Now tomorrow we have a final. We will try our best. Although Comilla is much better than the rest in this tournament. But that doesn't mean I can't play confidently against them, no. '
'We can keep our normal cricket that we have been playing. If the contributions are correct. So why not? Separately I have no magic. All thanks to God. Well played boys, played before, playing in this team. Hope they play another good match. '
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