Totally dislike this backward step of having 8batters and less bowlers.
I would go with 4 + Shakib = FIVE. Shakib alone is STAR. 2pacers and another 2 SLA's plus Shakib. Mahmudullah a few overs if needed. M'Ullah is pretty OK handy spinner. But, this isnt a match to try part timers, instead need to choke them with SLA'S. This England batting dont play spin too well. Their top batters are Right handed likes of Bell, Root, Butler down the order. So, I think we should go with another 2 more SLA'S plus Obvious *Shakib* the STAR SPINNER IN our history., No point going with 3pacers with England.
If Mashrafee isnt fit then I'd go with this XI down below.
Tamim
Soumya
Mahmudullah
Mushfiqur
Shakib
Shabbir
Nasir
Rubel
Arafat
Taskin
Taijul
But, if Mash is fit then I'd take Rubel out.
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