2024-09-04 21:22:33
Published: 18:00, 3 September 2024 Updated: 18:08, 3 September 2024
Mehdi Hasan Miraj won the man of the series award in the first Test of his career. The right-arm offspinner took 19 wickets in the Test series against England. He won the series best award. After a long time, Miraj got this award again. He is the hero of Pakistan’s unforgettable series win. The spin all-rounder got 155 runs and 10 wickets in the series. Miraj said that the money he received as a reward would be given to the family of the rickshaw puller killed in the anti-discrimination student movement.
After the award ceremony, Miraj said something in Bengali like himself, ‘Alhamdulillah, I have become Man of the Series for the first time outside the country. Recently, there has been an anti-discrimination student movement in our country, where many have been martyred. A rickshaw puller was injured in the agitation and later died. I want to give this man of the series award to his family.’
Mirage took 5 wickets in the first Test. 1 wicket in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second innings. Pakistan’s runs in the first innings of the second Test did not go far in his fifer. He did not get a wicket in the second innings. But his 78 runs in the first innings was excellent. Bangladesh, who lost 6 wickets for 26 runs, were rescued by the bat of Mirage. In addition to making quick runs on the counter attack, Liton took the pressure off Dash.
Miraj said about her performance, ‘First of all I want to thank Allah. Who gave me a good opportunity. Alhamdulillah. I am really very happy. For the first time outside the country I won the series. I am really very happy.’
“Playing as an all-rounder is very difficult. Batting at number 8 is also very difficult. I tried to switch strikes and enjoy batting with Mushi-Liton Das. I am very happy to get 5 wickets. The moment is enjoyable for me. Insha Allah, I will try to do better in the future.’ – added Miraj.
Mirage, who did not get a chance in the T20 World Cup, prepared himself for the Test series. He was in the camp of Bangladesh Tigers for almost two months in the country. For this, he thanked the workers behind, ‘I did not play in T20 World Cup. I had a lot of time in the country. I would like to thank the team management. They helped me a lot and worked hard. Credit should be given to them. And I enjoyed the practice sessions on the country’s soil. When everyone in the team was very happy with my performance. They all gave a lot of support. I am very happy. I will never forget this moment.’
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