New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Bangladesh's absence of legendary all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, an in-form core, lack of winning momentum, and inability to defend totals well are some talking points as they kickstart their ICC Champions Trophy campaign on Thursday.

Bangladesh will kickstart their CT campaign against India on Thursday in Dubai, followed by matches against New Zealand (February 24) and Pakistan (February 27) at Rawalpindi, respectively.

*Bilateral form

Heading into the Champions Trophy, Bangladesh has participated in four bilateral series, winning just one of those against Sri Lanka at home. Their record away from home is particularly bad, having lost all three series so far away from home. Out of 12 ODIs, they have won just four a...