Although New Zealand is a formidable squad, we can defeat them with our spinners and hitters if all goes according to plan, says Najmul Hossain Shanto.

There is hardly a greater contrast between the captains of Bangladesh and New Zealand. Tim Southee is a 94-Test veteran who is on par with his nation's top fast bowlers. Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto recently finished his first full year of reliable play.

Since December of last year, Southee, who debuted in 2008, has led New Zealand in Test cricket since his 89th match. After just 23 Test matches, Shanto is in his fifth year as Bangladesh's captain.

It is therefore to be expected that their perspectives on the World Test Championship are very varied.

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