The de facto leader of the fast bowling unit is Taskin Ahmed. He made his ODI debut nine years ago but is playing in his first 50-over World Cup owing to an injury affected career.

The 28-year-old has already taken more ODI wickets in 2023 than in any previous calendar year and is capable of bowling at any stage in the innings. Donald is unequivocal in his praise.

"He's a magnificent human being, he's soft as butter but he can pull a different trigger when he's out there, you can see that passion, you can see the delight when he takes a wicket," Donald was quoted in BBC.

"He asks great questions and when we spoke about leadership a year and a half ago, he was all over it, he wanted to be the guy who fronted up. When he's on, he's up there with the best of them."

However, there's a hint of worry in Donald's voice when he acknowledges the challenge of keeping Taskin fit and in form for the entire tournament.

"He's not completely built like a racehorse," he said. "If you manage his energy levels really well and look after him, you will get the best out of him. It's a really long World Cup and managing Taskin will be priority number one."

Perhaps the most exciting prospect of all the quick bowlers is 23-year-old Hasan Mahmud. The right-armer famously shuns the over-celebrating of a wicket and has previously said that he doesn't "want to upset the batters more".

Along with his team-mates, Mahmud is not in the express fast bowling category of Mark Wood or Shaheen Afridi but, according to Donald, there is a lot to be excited about.

"He's just a laid-back dude, he's a bit of a mischievous guy, he's a bit of a prankster and on the field he hides his emotions extremely well, he doesn't give much away," said Donald.

"He's a skiddy type of bowler, an effortless runner, he can move the ball out and in, he has a sharp bouncer and gets wickets in really vital situations.

"He's like one of those kids in your class who moseys on and has a laugh here and there, enjoys his cricket and goes home, he's a simple guy."

Bangladesh have never won more than three matches at a single World Cup and it remains to be seen if a rejuvenated pace attack, which also includes the left-arm Mustafizur Rahman, can offset the team's inconsistent batting and the off-field drama that have dogged the team's World Cup preparation.

"We have to be realistic about it, there's some unbelievable teams and the schedule is hectic, there's one big fish after another, it's just relentless," said Donald.

"World Cups are all about momentum, the majority of your team has to be in form and carrying no niggles. There's no doubt you need a bit of luck and you need your big players to step up."