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Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza says his team won't be fazed by Afghanistan when they face at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday despite having lost their only previous meeting.

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SOUNDBITE (English) Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh captain:

(On playing Afghanistan to whom they lost their only previous meeting)

"We played only one match (against them) in 50 overs. Yes, we beat them in T20, but we are coming to a 50 overs World Cup match. We couldn't beat them at the last Asian Cup, but I don't think it bothers us. Hopefully we'll do our best tomorrow Insha'Allah."

SOUNDBITE (English) Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh captain:

(On the large amount of Bangladesh fans expected in the stadium for the match)

"I think you guys will be surprised tomorrow. A lot of supporters will come and we are looking forward to it. Hopefully the supporters will support us and we will try and play our best."

SOUNDBITE (English) Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh captain:

(On adapting to an Australian pitch that is difficult for spin bowlers to take advantage of)

"Back home the wicket favours all the spinners so we rely on them, but we have some very good quicks. Yes, they are still young, but they have the potential. Hopefully they'll do their job and still our spinners I feel they are world class and can bowl (on) any wicket."

SOUNDBITE (English) Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan captain:

(On playing against Bangladesh)

"Pressure is not (on) Afghanistan pressure is totally (on) Bangladesh because we beat them at the Asia Cup. We try our best and execute the plan, do the right plan at the right time. Hopefully we perform well against them. We respect the Bangladesh team as well because they are a test nation. We hope we perform well against them in the first game."