After a historic 2-0 clean sweep win against Pakistan in a two-match Test series, the Bangladesh cricket team will be touring India for two Tests and three T20Is. Najmul Hossain Shanto the captain that led the Bangladesh team to this historic triumph against their Asian rivals wants to continue riding on this momentum and perform equally well against Rohit Sharma's Team India. He has set his eyes on the upcoming tour which will start on September 19 with the Test series and has called it really important.
Bangladesh's historic triumph
Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan on the score of 274 runs in the first inning and despite being 26/6 in the first innings, Litton Das' hundred did not let the visitors fall back in the match and only allowed Pakistan to have a lead of 12 runs. Later Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana destroyed Pakistan's batting line-up in the second innings and bowled them out on just 172 runs. Mahmud picked up a five-wicket haul and got support from Nahid who had to settle with a four-fer. They ensured that their team only got a target of 185 runs in the final innings.
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Then Zakir Hasan gave the team a quick start with his 39-ball 40 which shifted the momentum further in Bangladesh's favour. Despite losing four wickets, Bangladesh was able to get to the target. They handed Pakistan one of their most embarrassing loss in history.
Shanto after the match
Captain Shanto was really overwhelmed after this historic triumph and praised everyone for doing their job so wonderfully. He expressed the desire to continue this and now with the momentum in their favour they will be setting their eyes on the India series, which is extremely important.
“Means a lot, can't express in words. Really happy. We were looking to win here and very happy with the way everyone has done their job. Very impressive, the work ethic of our pacers was great and that's why we got the result. Everyone is honest with themselves and they want to win, I hope they continue. Joy missed out because of a niggle, and the way Shadman batted in the first Test was excellent. And even Zakir in this Test, came out positve and got us the momentum,” said Najmul Hossain Shanto in the post-match presentation.
“Next series is very important and this win gives us a lot of confidence. We have a lot of experience in Mushi and Shakib, and they will be important in India. (On Miraz) The way he bowled and took 5 wickets in these conditions is very impressive, and hope he can do the same against India. Everyone has chipped in, especially those who weren't getting chances. The 4 guys who weren't in the XI but helping the team in the field was very impressive. I hope this culture can continue. The party is the manager's call, we have to travel as well but we will go well,” he added.
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