The series win over Pakistan has given them the boost they needed for their 2024 tour of India. Bangladesh will be a tough team to beat for India – Hathurusingha, Head Coach of Bangladesh stated.
The team’s morale was raised when it defeated Pakistan in Pakistan and won the first Test series against them. One of the toughest challenges Bangladesh will ever face is to play against India in India.
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The recent win for Bangladesh in Pakistan wasn’t just about winning, it was also about how they played. When Hathurusingha talked about the series, he praised his team’s strength and how they dealt with difficult situations. There was a situation when they were behind in both Tests but still managed to win.
They have a lot of faith in this team because of how they played, how they came back, and how different players helped them at key times, Hathurusingha said.
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While they were trailing in both matches, key performances from Mehidy Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim helped them secure the historic 1-0 series win. Mehidy was instrumental with both bat and ball, scoring 146 runs across two matches and picking up crucial wickets, while Mushfiqur’s steady contributions with the bat helped stabilize the middle order.
This is one of the most well-rounded teams Bangladesh has ever had, according to Hathurusingha. The team is full of confidence because they have a good mix of pace and spin in their attack and a lot of good batsmen.
The coach talked about how special and stressful it would be to play India in their home conditions, calling it the biggest task in cricket. It helps us figure out where we stand, Hathurusingha remarked.
The Rise of Bangladesh’s Pace Attack
People will naturally talk a lot about spin during the India series, but Hathurusingha is sure that Bangladesh’s pace unit can make a big difference. Nahid Rana, a young fast bowler who has been hitting at 145 kph or faster, stands out.
Hathurusingha praised Bangladesh’s long-term investment in and development of fast bowlers. He said that the cricket board and former coaches’ years of hard work have paid off as fast bowlers now have a wide range of speeds.
Hathurusingha said that Nahid has that edge, especially when he is up against tailenders. Rana’s rise has been remarkable, and although he’s relatively inexperienced, his raw pace has already caused problems for seasoned batters in the domestic circuit.
Shakib Al Hasan’s Form and Leadership
Shakib Al Hasan, an experienced all-rounder, is still very important to Bangladesh. Hathurusingha is sure that Shakib, who has been playing both franchise T20 cricket and international cricket, will get back to being the best in the longer version.
Recently, Shakib played in the County Championship and took nine wickets for Surrey against Somerset. This made him feel even better about himself before the India match.
The coach also acknowledged the growing importance of Mehidy Hasan, who has emerged as a key all-rounder and is well-positioned to take over from Shakib when the time comes.
Mehidy Hasan: The Future of Bangladesh Cricket
It’s been amazing to see Mehidy Hasan’s rise in Bangladesh cricket. Hathurusingha thinks he’s ready to take over for Shakib when the senior all-rounder retires.
‘He has gotten better at hitting the ball, is still a great bowler, and is also a great fielder,’ the head coach said.
Mehidy’s all-around contributions during the Pakistan series were crucial, and his growing reputation as a dependable performer adds to Bangladesh’s strength as they prepare for the India tour.
Bangladesh will be a tough team to beat for India
Bangladesh is getting ready for the tough task of playing India in India. They can take courage from how well they played recently in Pakistan. Not only did winning the series boost their morale, but it also showed the cricket world that Bangladesh can play against the best teams.
Hathurusingha’s team will be tough for India to beat. It has both experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan and up-and-coming stars like Nahid Rana and Mehidy Hasan.
With a well-balanced team and newfound belief, Bangladesh will look to test themselves against the best, knowing that victory in India would mark another historic achievement for Bangladesh.
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