Mortaza worry for Bangladesh

Mortaza is suffering with back pain and is a doubt for the first the match in Dhaka - the first of three one-dayers between Bangladesh and India.

The hosts will give Mortaza every chance to prove his fitness for the clash but skipper Habibul Bashar knows it will be touch and go.

"We've decided not to announce our side today because we want to see if Masrafe improves finally," said Bashar.

Bangladesh enjoyed a fine World Cup, beating India by five wickets to dump them out of the tournament as The Tigers made the Super Eights.

After their performances in the Caribbean, Bashar now says that his side have the belief that they can match the big sides in the world.

"We have the belief that we can beat any team if we play to our potential," added Bashar.

"India is a good side and we can't afford to take them lightly just because we beat them in the World Cup. But playing at home is always an advantage."

Rahul Dravid's India side will also play two Tests as well as three one-dayers in Bangladesh, and after the turmoil following their World Cup exit they are desperate to bounce back.

"The heat will be a factor for both teams. We are quite used to it," said Dravid. "We look forward to getting on the park to play some good cricket.

"Bangladesh are obviously a very improved team and they showed that at the World Cup. They are very competitive, but we will be equal to the challenge.

"We want to put the disappointment of the World Cup behind us and move on."