Birmingham, June 13: Former captain Gazi Ashraf feels more than training on the pitch, it is the mental preparedness that is key for Bangladesh ahead of their crunch ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against arch-rivals India here on Thursday (June 15). [CT 17 Semi-finals: Schedule]
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"I feel mentally they need to be ready. That is the key against India. This is their best chance at glory and I hope a great match will be on the show. I really hope Bangladesh come out winners showing great mental strength," Ashraf told Bangladesh's vernacular daily 'Jugantor'.