Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo has said that the management will introduce a “split-wicketkeeping” policy during the side’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home.
"Sohan (Nurul) will keep wickets in the first two games," Domingo said ahead of the series. "The plan is to split wicket-keeping duties in this particular series, make it two games each and make a decision in the fifth game,” he added.
Talking about Mushfiqur Rahim’s batting position, Domingo suggested that the right-hander would bat at number 4 as he can anchor the innings for the side.
“I see Mushfiq probably starting at No 4. He is successful there. He can hold the innings together for us. He can also rotate strike in the middle overs. He can finish well for us. It is good to have him back in the squad," said the coach.
The South African further added that winning the series keeps a lot of importance as it would provide momentum and confidence going to the World T20.
"Winning the series is important. We are playing at home, so we want to continue gaining confidence before the WC," said the 47-year-old.
The two sides will begin the T20I fixtures on September 1, 2021, and all the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Bangladesh have tasted success in the recent past after thumping Australia 4-1 in a five-match T20I series at home in August this year.