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Originally Posted by BANFAN
I saw this comment made by you in another thread too. I'm sure it's just your thought. I think some thoughts are better kept to ourselves, which can only create some negative results if spread around.
Logically there should be no reason for them to be scared of Shakib or Shakib to be responsible for their poor performance. I'm sure Shakib spreads enough positivity through his presence in the team, that should rather help the others to perform better. Please stop repeating such baseless thoughts.
I understand you are an anti Ash and anti Mahmudullah guy... But these kind of rumor will harm Shakib the most. Even KK will not such baseless things....You are exceeding KK's height ...
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Firstly I think Ash has been a worse performer than people notice. His strike rate is still down and he gets out as soon as he gets going.
Back to this point though I think that the idea of Shakib not being there helping Mahmudullah has some merit, although possibly not to do with pressure. In fact I think the opposite is true. Shakib's absence leaves a leadership void both on the field and in the batting line up. Mahmudullah has stepped into that void and lifted his game. I believe the extra responsibility is helping him.
I think the solution to this problem is to have players with more defined roles in the team. Mahmudullah and Nasir should know that once the 13th over of a T20 hits (or the 30th of an ODI) that that is there time because they are the experts. If they end up batting with Shakib in this time they should be looking to take over the innings and take the pressure off Shakib.
This added responsibility has improved their games so they shouldn't lose that when Shakib returns.