2024-09-04 10:20:28
Another new chapter has been added to the cricket legend of Bangladesh. The chapter that floats Bangladesh with great joy. Bangladesh rolled on the green carpet of Rawalpindi with joy. Bangladesh won the series after defeating Pakistan in the Test.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi. After winning the Test for the first time on Pakistan’s soil, the captain is not able to find the language to express his joy of winning the series on their soil.
Nazmul said at the prize distribution stage after the match, ‘It means a lot to us… I can’t express it in words. We are really happy. Our goal before coming here was to win. I am very happy with the way everyone has done their work.’
The captain does not give credit for this success to just one or two people. Shanta wants to give equal credit to everyone in the team. Bangladesh captain painted the picture of team unity, ‘Everyone has contributed in this series. This success has come in team performance. Those who did not get a chance to play, also worked hard outside the field. We always talk about those who score runs or take wickets. But this victory came with the combined efforts of all. Most important is their work ethic. The way they have worked in recent times has paid off. Everyone has worked to be honest with themselves.’
Bangladesh won the first test by 10 wickets. The biggest reason for Bangladesh’s inability to progress in Tests is lack of consistency. However, despite the incredible success in the first test, Bangladesh has maintained the consistency of their performance in this test. With jaw-dropping promise, a fiercely fought insistence took the field and won the match without giving Pakistan a chance.
Talking about the team’s winning mentality, Nazmul said, ‘Everyone was desperate to win. That was the most important thing for the team. Hopefully, we can hold it. Jai was slightly injured and could not play. But the way Sadman batted, especially his innings of 93 runs in the first Test, was outstanding. The way Zakir batted in 6-7 overs yesterday, the momentum is in our favour. We want nothing from them.’
Bangladesh’s next series is against India this month. Bangladesh will play the first Test against India in Chennai on September 19. India also wants to use the confidence gained from Pakistan, ‘The next series is very important. This series will give us great confidence. Mushi bhai, Shakib bhai, Liton, Muminul, they have played a lot and are very experienced. They have matched that experience here. Hopefully, they will play better in India.’
Mehdi Hasan Miraj, who was selected as the best of the series, has bigger expectations than him, ‘The way he bowled in the first innings in these conditions was great. The way he’s been working recently, talking to the coaches, everything’s great. Hopefully, it will hold against India.’