2024-03-23 21:40:29
Bangladesh on the backfoot in Sylhet due to batting failure. Sri Lanka lead by 211 runs in the second innings. They still have 5 wickets in hand. Sri Lanka wants to throw more than 300 targets to Bangladesh in the fourth innings. They think more than three hundred runs are enough for victory. What is the goal of Bangladesh? What is the team thinking? It was asked to the batting coach of Bangladesh, David Hemp.
“We are certainly disappointed not to be able to bat more than 51 overs,” Hemp said after the second day’s play on Saturday as the team’s representative. It’s really annoying but we have to accept it. We got a few wickets from them but didn’t get luck on our side or we could have got a few more wickets. They are leading by 211 runs. If we can get quick wickets tomorrow, we will try to keep the target to 250 runs.’
In reply to Sri Lanka’s 280 runs, Bangladesh could not score more than 188 runs. Sri Lanka got a lead of 92 runs. In the second innings, Sri Lanka ended the day with 119 runs for 5 wickets. Bangladesh is drowning in batting failure. Taijul Islam scored maximum 47 runs for the team. Besides, none of the batsmen could catch up. to fight
Taijul, who came down as night watchman yesterday, went into batting today. Taijul understood the value of his wicket after settling down on a day of impatience for other batsmen. He spent 147 minutes at the crease and scored the maximum 47 runs for the team. Coach Hemp was happy with the way a tail batsman fought for the team.
“We discussed his batting today. On any given day in cricket, batsmen from one to eleven have an opportunity to contribute. That opportunity is especially high in long-length cricket. We always say that when a contribution comes from the lower order it will benefit the team. Played like 80 balls which was a really great effort. We can certainly be proud of ourselves.’
Mushfiqur Rahim was supposed to be in this test. But he is not playing due to injury. Asked if there was a lack of experienced batsmen in the middle order, Hemp said, ‘Losing an experienced cricketer is disappointing for any team. Also it creates opportunities for others. Especially young cricketers. Take the case of Dipur. His legs were very good on the wicket. He was batting with a positive mindset. Which is a good thing. We have no injuries. So we have to go ahead.’
Coach’s assessment of the wicket, ‘Every batsman said the wicket is good. They are waiting to play good shots. A few balls dropped in the last session. But they are gone. If proper planning is not implemented here then something bad will happen. We haven’t got anything bad from the wicket yet. I hope there will be something good tomorrow too.’