Everyone was happy because the Tigers have kept their promise by making it to the mega event's second round for the first time including wins against heavyweights like India and South Africa but what delighted captain Habibul Bashar most was the 'respect' they have earned from the tournament.

"We are not overall satisfied with the performance but at the same time it was not too bad. We won some good matches and achieved our goal by reaching the second round but there were frustrating performances in some matches as well. What makes me proud in the end is that we have returned home with some respect," said Bashar while talking to reporters at the ZIA lounge.

"It's a big, big achievement to earn respect from the opponents in such an important tournament," he repeated with emotion.

The 34-year old captain, the most successful in the history of the country, also said that they showed the world that they have the ability to beat any team in the world on their day.

"We proved in the tournament that if we can play to our potential then it is not impossible to beat any team. It's another achievement," he said.

But he admitted that they have yet to attain the standard as a team from where they can claim that they can win matches on a regular basis.

"Still we are a developing side. Yes, we have the potential to win matches against the big opponents but that doesn't mean we have reached a standard as a team to consistently win."

It would have been a much better return for the right-hander if he had made some contribution with bat or could avoid the loss to ICC associate members Ireland, which dented their pride. He also lamented over his side's inconsistent fielding performance.

"Personally I am not happy because of my poor batting. The other thing that is really frustrating for us is the defeat to the Irish. Not only me, but if the overall batting of the team was a little more consistent, then we could have put on a much better show.

"But I am not hopeless with my batting because it was only a tournament, though a big one. I failed to deliver but my performance in the last year wasn't that bad. It was just a bad tournament and that's why I am looking forward to the next assignment," said Bashar adding that he has yet to think about his one-day career although whispers of his quitting from the shorter version of the game.

The Bangladesh captain also disclosed his side's target in the coming home series against India.

"There is always pressure in a home series and now the expectation is high after our victory against India. India will definitely be desperate to erase the bitter memory but I am confident of beating them again. I think it is difficult but not impossible to win the one-day series against India," he said.

Bashar, however, was a bit worried with the two-match Test series as they are going to resume the five-day game after a long thirteen-month break.

"Yes, it would be a tough task for us to return to Test cricket because we haven't played many four-day games in the meantime. But I believe if we can play good cricket in the one-day series then it would be helpful," he explained.

Replying to a question, he said that the boys have professional attitude to work under any coach in the future.

"We have enjoyed good times with our coach (Dav Whatmore) for the last four years. He worked hard with the team but it is his personal decision to quit. I assure that we are very professional and ready to accept anything," he added.

The cricketers, who had a hard physical training session during their four-day overstay in Barbados, will enjoy a seven-day break before returning to business on May 3.