When the World Cup comes, the world is divided. This division is funny about the favorite team. From the office, friends to even one’s own family, arguments and debates take place. Since Brazil and Argentina are the most popular among the favorite teams, there are a lot of supporters of these two teams. Similarly, the Bangladesh cricket team also has the most supporters of Brazil and Argentina.
Since the World Cup is here, the national team cricketers have also been in the mood for football. Although there is an ODI series against Australia ahead, which will start tomorrow in Mirpur. But the World Cup is actually such a popular and big event that it also affects people from other sports. For example, Shakib Al Hasan was once a big supporter of Argentina in the national cricket team. Tamim Iqbal was a supporter of Brazil. They were at the forefront of the supporters of these two teams in the national cricket team during the World Cup.A few days ago, in an interview with Prothom Alo’s Chief Sports Editor Utpal Shuvro, Bangladesh T20 team captain Liton Das talked about World Cup football. Football is his favorite sport. He plays football well in national team practice as well. Naturally, he has a favorite team in this game, just like everyone does in the World Cup!In the chatty interview about his favorite team, Liton said, ‘My favorite team is Argentina as always.’ After this, the chief sports editor of Prothom Alo wanted to know in return, ‘So there’s nothing else to gain?’ Because Argentina won the last World Cup in Qatar four years ago. But Liton’s answer was, ‘If it happens back to back (twice in a row), like what happened this time in Bengaluru (in the IPL), if it happens back to back!’
Liton was not asked about his favorite player in the Argentina team. Because, the name was somehow inevitable. Lionel Messi! Utpal Shuvro then said in a funny tone, “This time, the fun of the World Cup has been spoiled a bit. Whether Argentina wins or not, that was the fun of the World Cup in Bangladesh.”
Liton, a staunch supporter of Lionel Scaloni’s team, said, “They will win again.” Liton also said that during the national team’s practice, they played matches by dividing into Brazil and Argentina teams. He was asked who are the supporters of the Argentina team in the national team now?
Liton said, ‘You have to know. As far as I know, Shanto is Argentina, Mushfiq Bhai is Argentina, I am Argentina. (Thinking a little) Who else is there, we have to see.’ So who are the supporters of Brazil? Liton’s answer, ‘I think Miraj is probably Brazil, I don’t know for sure.’ Utpal Shuvro said in a funny tone, has Brazil now become a bit of a minority in the national team?
Liton also laughed and said, “Brazil was a minority before.”
The World Cup will begin on June 11. This time the host countries are the United States, Canada and Mexico. Bangladesh will play the second ODI against Australia in Mirpur on the opening day of the World Cup. The third and final ODI will be played next Sunday.
