As England’s white-ball squad gathered in Dhaka there was widespread optimism that the ODI series could be won. There was also recognition that in unfamiliar conditions and against a side with a formidable home record the path to success would not be straightforward.
Two contrasting victories later the tourists have done it with a game to spare, and banked a significant morale boost before a World Cup to be played in similar conditions. That October tournament seems distant, but opportunities to impress in this format are rare. Monday’s final ODI in Chittagong will have no bearing on the outcome of this series, but it could have an enormous impact on the players involved.
