Mustafizur delighted with timely upswing in form

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's recent form had been a cause for concern in the build up to the 2019 World Cup. The 23-year-old did not start the tri-series in Ireland on a good note as he conceded 82 runs in Bangladesh's opening game and was also expensive in his previous international outing as well.

However, the left-arm pacer played a crucial role in Bangladesh's six-wicket win over West Indies in their tri-series encounter on Monday (May 13). He picked up 4 for 43 and was named the man of the match - his first in two years.

"I just wish it does not take so long to receive my next [man of the match] award,"