It was Shakib Al Hasan's first official press meet since being appointed as the new ODI captain of Bangladesh, replacing Tamim Iqbal. The ace all-rounder arrived at the press conference room with head coach Chandika Hathurusingha to address the media ahead of Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign in Mirpur yesterday.

Shakib had been unable to take part in the Tigers' two-week training camp since he was busy playing Global T20 League in Canada and Lanka Premier League. The 36-year-old was seen in Mirpur but did not participate in the practise game on the last day on Thursday.

However, Shakib did make sure he had a proper communication between coach Hathurusingha, the team management and the players to have clarity in order to have a better environment in the dressing room.

"What happened was I had a discussion with [Nazmul Hassan] Papon and then he announced [captaincy]. About the meeting with the team, mainly that day it was the coaching staff who discussed among themselves and I did not require to talk much. It's not that I don't know the players who came in. I know most of them for a long time as majority of them played under me or I played under them.

"So, I don't think there is the need for huge adjustment. The one or two new players, I think, have got an idea about me. Also, the coaching staff have got the idea. So, there is not much of adjustment required and everyone knows their responsibilities. Since we have a cricketing culture or it is developing, everyone knows their job in the dressing room," Shakib told the media yesterday.

The Bangladesh captain across all formats also welcomes the inclusion of young Tanzid Hasan Tamim in the squad. Shakib highlighted the aspect of enjoying the atmosphere in the dressing room, regardless of his performance in the coming days.

With the upcoming Asia Cup emerging as the tune-up for Bangladesh ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup later in October this year, Shakib is not willing to think too far ahead. Instead, he is inclined to focus on the immediate objective: which is to qualify for the second round of the Asia Cup.

"I don't think you can relate this with that (with Asia Cup to World Cup) since both are two different tournaments. Yes, if we can do well here, we can gain the confidence that we are growing as a better unit. It will then help us to do well in the World Cup. From that point it is important. But that doesn't mean we will be disheartened if we don't do well in the Asia Cup. Even if we do well it doesn't mean our chances for the World Cup will grow stronger," he said.

Interestingly, Shakib deflected the limelight from himself, both as a leader and also as an individual player, when asked whether he would bat at number three where he shone bright in the 2019 World Cup.

Moreover, Shakib pressed the importance of having the experience behind the team, whether it was his leadership in the 2011 World Cup or the presence of Tamim Iqbal in big events. He, however, reiterated saying everything depends on how well the individual contributes for the team.