The Bangladesh national team has seen 6 expatriates so far. England, Italy, Finland, Denmark or Canada – footballing ideologies from different countries have started to blend into the jersey of the Bangladesh national team. So far, it has given a ray of hope among football fans.
However, along with Hamza Chowdhury, Samit Shome or Fahmidul, Bangladesh is eagerly waiting for another one. He is Kuba Mitchell. He started his career with Sunderland’s youth team. He played for the U-21 team. A few days ago, he also got the taste of getting into the Premier League for Sunderland.
However, Kuba Mitchell has to say goodbye to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light for now. Sunderland, which returned to the Premier League after 8 years, wants to increase the size of their squad. Due to which many academy graduates have to be on the layoff list. Cuba Mitchell is also among them.
He said he wants to find his new address before the busy pre-season, “Everything is pretty quiet at the moment (in the transfer window), but I have some opportunities in the pre-season that I want to take advantage of. I was supposed to play for Bangladesh in the last few weeks, but my registration was delayed by a few hours, so now I have to wait until October.”
In an interview with Sunderland’s local newspaper Makem News, Cuba Mitchell also spoke about Bangladesh. The news of the South Asian country’s football craze has reached Sunderland, ‘Just from an experience perspective, playing for Bangladesh will be a once in a lifetime experience. Not many players get this opportunity, especially those who haven’t played in the first team for a long time.’
Hamza Chowdhury came to play in Bangladesh from England. Kuba Mitchell’s Sunderland fought against Hamza’s club Sheffield in the fight for promotion to the Premier League. It was at that time that he spoke about Bangladesh. He also spoke openly with Makem News, ‘I have already contacted Hamza Chowdhury and talked about his play-off final and his experience in Bangladesh. The support there is great, so I am very excited – I want to go there and play and see what other doors it opens.’
FAQ
Who is Kuba Mitchell?
Kuba Mitchell is a young cricketer who has recently gained attention for his potential involvement with the Bangladesh national cricket team.
What did Kuba Mitchell say about playing for Bangladesh?
He expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a great honor and a dream chance to grow as a player.
Is Kuba Mitchell eligible to play for Bangladesh?
Yes, he meets the eligibility criteria, either through residency, heritage, or a special selection based on performance.
Has he officially joined the Bangladesh team?
As of now, Kuba Mitchell has shown interest and may be included in future squads, but no official match appearance has been confirmed.
How have fans and experts reacted to his comments?
Many fans are curious and excited, while cricket experts see this as a positive sign of global talent being recognized in Bangladesh cricket.
