We let down fans, I apologise on behalf of team: Bangladesh skipper Shanto

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Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has apologised to the cricket-loving fans of his nation for their shambolic performance in the T20 World Cup and blamed his batting unit for the disappointing run that ended with a defeat against a gritty Afghanistan here.

After India beat Australia on Sunday, both Afghanistan and Bangladesh had realistic chance of making the semifinals but it was the Rashid Khan-led team that defended a below par 115 to make the last-four stage.

As a batting group, we couldn't give the best to the people of the country," Shanto said at the post-match press conference."We feel sorry for that.