2024-09-23 11:01:26
The Chipak test ended at the beginning of the fourth day. There is no reason to rush. In the press conference, captain Nazmul Hossain is calmly answering all the questions, as much as possible. At one point, Shanto said to the journalist in a question about Shakib Al Hasan, ‘Very brave question, Mashallah.’
After that, however, he explained the question. What was the question? ‘We all see Shakib struggling in everything, is it difficult for you as a captain to keep such a cricketer in the team?’
In response Shanta said, brave question. Shanto made such comments especially when there were questions about the inclusion of an experienced cricketer like Shakib in the team. Although it does not go with the explanation given later. Shanto said everyone is equal to him in this team. Be it Shakib or young cricketer Nahid Rana.
“What I said, what I see as a captain, I don’t just say that Shakib is a brother, I see how much he is struggling and doing whatever it takes to make a comeback, what kind of dedication he has towards the team. These things I take care of.’
‘I try to see how much that cricketer is ready to give to the team, whether it is 100%. Many people may think, I am saying seeing Shakib bhai. But not like this. From Naheed Rana to Mushfiq Bhai – I try to look at the same thing for everyone. It’s not like running or not running.’
Shakib could not play a role with bat and ball in the first Test. He scored 32 runs with the bat in the first innings but got out while playing unnecessary shots. He bowled only 8 overs. He gave more than six runs.
He scored 25 runs with the bat in the second innings. He bowled 13 overs with the ball in hand and gave runs as before. All in all, Shakib looked dull on the onfield. But rather than taking into consideration the calm performance, he is thinking more about how his submission is.
Shanto said, ‘I think it is more important than that, how is his preparation, how is his thinking towards the team, whether he is preparing accordingly to give something good to the team. I am happy to see these things, I am happy with the 15-16 cricketers in the team.