Christchurch attacks 'gelled' Bangladesh, says Rhodes

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes spoke of his respect for the way his players handled themselves after the Christchurch mosque attacks earlier this year.

The team narrowly escaped the attacks that killed 51 people in New Zealand in March during their tour of the country.

Rhodes is preparing his side to face New Zealand at the Oval on Wednesday after they beat South Africa in their opening World Cup match.

"I have got so much respect for the players, the way that they have handled themselves after that event, the way that they have got themselves through it all," he said at his pre-match press conference.

"They are just celebrating Eid now, the end of Ramadan. That's been tough for many of the boys.

"The experience they went through, they went through together on that coach, and I think it somehow gelled them and I think that they have actually got solace from each other."