Overview

• Phil Simmons dismissed any notion of India being untouchable, saying outcomes hinge on what happens in the three-and-a-half-hour window.
• Bangladesh enter the India fixture buoyed by a Super Four win over Sri Lanka, with Simmons framing the goal as winning the tournament.
• Simmons expects a true surface in Dubai that favors batting and says the toss should not be a decisive factor.
• He acknowledged the challenge of back-to-back T20s in the September heat but maintained the squad is prepared and fit to handle it.
• Mustafizur Rahman was praised for leading the attack and stepping up as a mentor to younger bowlers in meetings and on the field.