2024-08-22 00:57:29
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmood does not want to let Pakistan go far in the first innings. The right-arm pacer took 2 wickets today and contributed to Bangladesh’s victory on the first day of the Rawalpindi Test. Another pacer Shariful Islam took the remaining 2 wickets of Pakistan. In all, Pakistan scored 158 for 4 on a rain-soaked day.
Hasan is quite satisfied with his bowling. He expects to be even sharper if he gets help from the wicket tomorrow. This pacer wants to restrict Pakistan to 200 or around.
Hasan came to the press conference at the end of the first day as a representative of the party. Answered various questions about the game of the day-
Was taking wickets easy today?
Hasan Mahmud: Taking wickets is always difficult. Sometimes it gets easier again.
How was the wicket? How was your bowling plan?
Hasan Mahmud: We saw during practice here that there was grass on the wicket. We thought the wicket would have pace and bounce. The wicket may be a bit slower now due to the rain. Our plan with the bowling was to hit their strong points. Controlled bowling.
Will it be like this tomorrow?
Hasan Mahmud: If the sun shines tomorrow, the wicket might be tough. Then pacers will get some benefit. The ball will get speed and bounce. Everything depends on the sun.
Want to block Pakistan by how many runs?
Hasan Mahmud: Haven’t thought that far yet. But we will try to block them as soon as possible. We will enter the field tomorrow with a new plan. I will try to bowl controlled at the right place. Will try to stick them to two hundred or so.
If you talk about new ball bowling…
Hasan Mahmud: Our plan was to play as many new ball batsmen in front as possible. There was movement. The effort was to maintain a line and move forward. We tried as much as we could. I will do better in the future.
How are you enjoying test cricket?
Hasan Mahmud: I enjoy bowling with the red ball. I have many options to choose from. You can say your own way. That’s the advantage.
How did Shariful and Nahid do today?
Hasan Mahmud: They both did well. Both are great. Shariful has played many Tests. Rana is brand new. His effort seems to have been playing for a long time. Going forward we can build a good pace bowling unit with them.
Two great catches in the fielding today…
Hasan Mahmud: It’s really great to get something like that from the fielders. All the boys fielded well today. Catches are well taken. Nice to see that. We are all teammates in the team. So it’s nice to see everyone’s success.
What was the opportunity to play with four pacers?
Hasan Mahmud: It is the coach and captain’s decision. I think playing with three pacers is also good.