Najmul Hossain Shanto stated that Bangladesh had the idea that they may beat Pakistan within the latter’s yard. On Sunday, August 25, the Tigers recorded their maiden Check win over their Asian rivals in Rawalpindi since they first met again in 2001. Bangladesh additionally made historical past as they turned the first crew to defeat Pakistan by 10 wickets.
From struggling to seek out their toes after Pakistan scored 448 for six (declared) of their first innings, Bangladesh turned their fortunes round within the Check.
“It is very particular, final evening I spoke with my spouse. She stated if we win, will probably be superb and by chance, we gained as we speak,” Shanto stated within the post-match presentation ceremony.
“We had the idea”
Shanto credited the bowlers, together with Shakib Al Hasan and Nahid Rana, for placing their greatest foot ahead. He additionally had phrases of reward for Shadman Islam, who scored 93 runs within the first innings, and the opposite opener Zakir Hasan.
“It is very huge, we had by no means gained right here, however we believed earlier than the beginning of the sequence and we did rather well. Particularly within the final 10-15 days, now we have labored actually arduous. Credit score goes to all of the bowlers, Nahid bowled rather well, Shakib was additionally good. Enjoying after a very long time it is troublesome for an opener however the best way he (Shadman) and Zakir batted, it actually helped our crew,” Shanto stated.
Shanto didn’t neglect to heap reward on Mushfiqur Rahim, who gained the Participant of the Match award. Mushfiqur missed out on a double hundred within the first innings, however his knock of 191 helped Bangladesh take an enormous 117-run lead of their first innings.
“Mushfiqur for the final 15-17 years has finished rather well, and he’s not tiring, he’s enjoying with the identical depth. He performed rather well in these scorching circumstances,” Shanto added.
Mushfiqur shared a partnership of 196 runs with Mehidy Hasan Miraz that helped Bangladesh take the higher hand within the Rawalpindi Check.
The second Check is scheduled to happen in Rawalpindi from August 30.
