Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan on Monday said his team is relishing the challenge of producing an upset win against favourites India, something which will give a big boost to the sport in the cricket-crazy country.
“If we win something will change in Bangladesh football. India have big companies supporting the sport but we lack in investment. So it’s a great opportunity to change that by showcasing what we have and attract big investments,” he said.
Bhuyan said his team is ready to break the hearts of home fans in their World Cup group qualifier. “No pressure on us, the pressure is on India as if they don’t win the fans will be after them,” he said.
“I am going to tell my boys to go there and give their best. But yes India are favourites. I am going to break the India hearts tomorrow,” the Danish-born Bangladeshi captain said on the eve of the match.
Bhuyan, a defensive midfielder, said the contest will centre around the midfield.
"This a big game because we have a history between the two countries and all the players from both camps are eager to play this game. Whoever wins the midfield battle has the better chance to win the match," said the 29-year-old.
