While Bangladesh has shown prowess in T20 cricket with a well-established franchise league like the BPL, there are concerns about their overall team strength, especially under SENA conditions. The team's dependence on a few players, some of whom are nearing retirement, raises questions about sustainability. On the other hand, New Zealand boasts a robust domestic system with high-quality matches in the Plunkett Shield, contributing to a more well-rounded team. It's a matter of balance – Bangladesh excels in T20, but New Zealand's structural foundation seems to provide more consistency across formats.
Agreed. But then, New Zealand's population stands at 5.1 million, while that of Bangladesh is 170 million. On top of that, rugby and association football are much more popular when compared to cricket in New Zealand, while in Bangladesh it is complete dominance by cricket. As of now, New Zealand is being kept afloat as a result of fresh influx of players from other countries. But this system is not very sustainable. Other smaller countries (such as Ireland, Sri Lanka and West Indies) are also facing the same dilemma in building a good player pool.