Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes spoke of his respect on Tuesday for the way his players handled themselves after the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-gather-in-christchurch-for-remembrance-service-after-mass-shooting-206390&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwievKek29HiAhVZ7XMBHYTNCxMQFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw38z3lHbChpcpXJvtFtHlAL">Christchurch mosque attacks</a> earlier this year.

The team narrowly escaped the attacks that killed 51 people in New Zealand in March during their tour of the country.

Rhodes is preparing his side to face <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-world-cup-2019-new-zealand-beat-sri-lanka-by-10-wickets-223464">New Zealand</a> at the Oval on Wednesday after they beat South Africa in their opening World Cup match.

"I have got so much respect for the players, the way that they have handled themselves after that event, the way that they have got themselves through it all," he said at his pre-match press conference.

"They are just celebrating Eid now, the end of Ramadan. That's been tough for many of the boys.&nbsp;The experience they went through, they went through together on that coach, and I think it somehow gelled them and I think that they have actually got solace from each other," Rhodes said.

"There's a lot of smiley faces at the moment, and going back to that day in<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/christchurch-mosque-attack-bangladesh-cricket-team-was-about-to-go-inside-safe-but-mentally-shocked-203418&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiA_Jy229HiAhUJp48KHbA_BvYQFjACegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dIR3CAH9iGY534mEIMymF"> Christchurch,</a> I was thinking, how do we get a team back together after. But they have done it," he added.

Rhodes said Bangladesh did not want to get carried away with their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-beat-south-africa-by-21-runs-in-cricket-world-cup-223723">victory against South Africa</a>.

"We know the people back home are delighted and obviously jumping up and down with what we've done in beating South Africa," he said.

"But the team and the staff, they know that the task is going to be tough against some of these teams, and New Zealand are just one of those sides where they gave us decent hiding this winter, and we're hopeful that we are in better shape,'' Rhodes said.

"The answer is, we are in better shape, taking them on this time around. But they are a tough opposition, like many of the top four or five teams in the world, and it will be difficult," added Rhodes.

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes spoke of his respect on Tuesday for the way his players handled themselves after the Christchurch mosque attacks earlier this year.

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes spoke of his respect on Tuesday for the way his players handled themselves after the Christchurch mosque attacks earlier this year. The team narrowly escaped the attacks that killed 51 people in New Zealand in March during their tour of the country. Rhodes is preparing his side to face New Zealand at the Oval on Wednesday after they beat South Africa in their opening World Cup match. "I have got so much respect for the players, the way that they have handled themselves after that event, the way that they have got themselves through it all," he said at his pre-match press conference. "They are just celebrating Eid now, the end of Ramadan. That's been tough for many of the boys. The experience they went through, they went through together on that coach, and I think it somehow gelled them and I think that they have actually got solace from each other," Rhodes said. "There's a lot of smiley faces at the moment, and going back to that day in Christchurch, I was thinking, how do we get a team back together after. But they have done it," he added. Rhodes said Bangladesh did not want to get carried away with their victory against South Africa. "We know the people back home are delighted and obviously jumping up and down with what we've done in beating South Africa," he said. "But the team and the staff, they know that the task is going to be tough against some of these teams, and New Zealand are just one of those sides where they gave us decent hiding this winter, and we're hopeful that we are in better shape,'' Rhodes said. "The answer is, we are in better shape, taking them on this time around. But they are a tough opposition, like many of the top four or five teams in the world, and it will be difficult," added Rhodes.

Christchurch attacks 'gelled' Bangladesh ahead of the World Cup, says coach Rhodes

Bangladesh head coach, Steve Rodes on Tuesday said that the team`s recent success in the Tri-nation series proves that the team is stronger within the squad and there`s more to the side than just their big five players.&nbsp;

"There have been two or three guys who have played special innings. If you think of Mosaddek, for example, he is a guy now who is going to keep everybody on their toes. That`s the depth of the squad and he might not play, and if he doesn`t, then what a great position we have. It gives us the confidence that we can win some big games as well," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Rhodes as saying.&nbsp;

"That means Bangladesh is stronger within the squad, and that`s what we want as we want more depth, and if we get that depth, then people will stop talking about the big five," he added.&nbsp;

Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the finals of the Tri-nation series on Friday, May 17. In the match, Bangladesh was without their star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as he was ruled out of the game due to a side strain.&nbsp;

Their other key players like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah played secondary roles in the run-chase. Chasing a score of 210 in 24 overs, Soumya Sarkar top-scored for the team with a knock of 66.&nbsp;

An unbeaten half-century from Mosaddek Hossain took Bangladesh over the line in the finals.&nbsp;

Rhodes praised Sarkar`s consistency over the past few months and hopes that people will now get off his back.&nbsp;

"He has been a revelation since he hit that hundred and double-hundred in the DPL [Dhaka Premier League, Bangladesh`s premier List A competition, but he also gets some rough days from people," Rhodes said.&nbsp;

"So it`s just nice to see him carrying on that form, and I hope people would get off his back a little bit because he is a wonderful player. We support him and back him. But not everyone always does that," he added.&nbsp;

Bangladesh after winning the Tri-nation series, will now look to carry this winning momentum in the upcoming World Cup.&nbsp;

Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and India in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 2 at The Oval.&nbsp;

Bangladesh head coach, Steve Rodes on Tuesday said that the team`s recent success in the Tri-nation series proves that the team is stronger within the squad and there`s more to the side than just their big five players.

Bangladesh head coach, Steve Rodes on Tuesday said that the team`s recent success in the Tri-nation series proves that the team is stronger within the squad and there`s more to the side than just their big five players. "There have been two or three guys who have played special innings. If you think of Mosaddek, for example, he is a guy now who is going to keep everybody on their toes. That`s the depth of the squad and he might not play, and if he doesn`t, then what a great position we have. It gives us the confidence that we can win some big games as well," International Cricket Council (ICC) quoted Rhodes as saying. "That means Bangladesh is stronger within the squad, and that`s what we want as we want more depth, and if we get that depth, then people will stop talking about the big five," he added. Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the finals of the Tri-nation series on Friday, May 17. In the match, Bangladesh was without their star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as he was ruled out of the game due to a side strain. Their other key players like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah played secondary roles in the run-chase. Chasing a score of 210 in 24 overs, Soumya Sarkar top-scored for the team with a knock of 66. An unbeaten half-century from Mosaddek Hossain took Bangladesh over the line in the finals. Rhodes praised Sarkar`s consistency over the past few months and hopes that people will now get off his back. "He has been a revelation since he hit that hundred and double-hundred in the DPL [Dhaka Premier League, Bangladesh`s premier List A competition, but he also gets some rough days from people," Rhodes said. "So it`s just nice to see him carrying on that form, and I hope people would get off his back a little bit because he is a wonderful player. We support him and back him. But not everyone always does that," he added. Bangladesh after winning the Tri-nation series, will now look to carry this winning momentum in the upcoming World Cup. Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and India in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 2 at The Oval.

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'Bangladesh is stronger within the squad': Coach Steve Rhodes