Bangladesh all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain said on Thursday that he is eyeing a place at the 2027 One Day International World Cup in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe following his return to the ODI side for the home series against Australia after almost four years away.

“I would definitely be very happy,” Mosaddek told reporters on Thursday in front of the academy ground.

“And if I want to achieve that, I first need to perform well in the upcoming series wherever I get opportunities. That is the first step. If I can do well there, then I can hope that the 2027 World Cup will be a golden opportunity waiting for me,” he added.

Mosaddek has been brought back on the back of a prolific domestic season with Abahani Limited. The 30-year-old all-rounder scored 310 runs in six innings at an average of 77.5 and a strike rate of 129.17, including one century and two half-centuries. He also claimed 12 wickets in seven innings.

“According to our structure, domestic cricket is the only pathway through which, if you perform well, you can attract the selectors’ attention. We really have no other route. While playing there, I tried to be as consistent as possible and remain consistent for as long as possible. I think this opportunity came only after performing well. I certainly want that for as long as my career lasts, I can continue playing for the national team,” he said.

He also spoke about his return after such a lengthy absence. “I have never thought about it that way. As you said, it has been a long time — altogether almost four years. I had to wait a long time, and wherever I played, I had to perform well. Then came the wait for this opportunity and finally getting it,” he said.

“I think there are many factors involved here — team combination, the opposition, and various other considerations. Taking everything into account, I think the selectors now felt that this was the right time and that they could bring me into the team, so they have done that,” he added.