ST PETER’S (Antigua), March 31: Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar insists his team of Asian young guns will not be intimidated by playing in the World Cup Super Eights.

Bangladesh have succeeded where mighty Pakistan and India both failed by reaching the second round and were taking on world champions Australia in the first of their six Super Eights games here on Saturday.

“The team has got a lot of performers these days. At the moment we are beating some top sides,” said Habibul.

“We beat New Zealand in a warm-up game and we had a good win against India (in the first round). We now strongly believe that if we play together, we can beat anyone.”

Habibul, 34, is leading one of the youngest teams at this World Cup. For example, opening batsman Tamim Iqbal, who made 51 against India, only turned 18 earlier this month.

And their captain said Bangladesh's lack of experience has given the side a fearlessness they might not otherwise have.

“Sometimes when you play a team like India, if you think too much, plan too much, it is not going to happen. It's better to go out there with a positive mind and play whatever you can. Don't think too much, that's what we're planning to do.”—AFP