“I don’t think there can be a better way to prepare than this”

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Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan believes that playing in the Big Bash League (BBL) will help him get prepared for the 2015 World Cup.

Al Hasan, who signed with the Melbourne Renegades, is likely to fly to Australia on January 4, which means that he will be available to represent the Renegades on January 7, 10, 13 and 19.

“My biggest gain is the extra 20 days of training I will get in Australia,” Al Hasan said. “I will try to do well in the matches but it can also go poorly. The practice sessions will be more important. I can learn a lot in these three weeks.

“If I had trained with the Bangladesh team for the same period, I wouldn’t have learned as much as I will learn by training with them [Melbourne Renegades]. I can share my experience with the team, which will benefit everyone.

“I will have the opportunity to play in a few of the grounds. I can adjust myself to the weather and the environment. I don’t think there can be a better way to prepare than this.

“I think Big Bash is different and possibly the toughest arena. It will certainly be quite high among the T20 leagues. It is a challenge for me to do well in this tournament. I will try to take confidence from the Big Bash to the World Cup.”