Mominul Haque, a batsman for Bangladesh, stated he will not use the team’s poor performance in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka as an excuse for not having prepared well enough. With just three wickets remaining, the hosts, who had already lost the first Test, needed 243 more runs to win the second Test at Chattogram by the end of the fourth day of play.
Bangladesh played a lot of white-ball cricket before to the series, and the cricketing community in that nation has stated that their lack of representative preparation contributed to their lackluster performance.
“I don’t believe there was an inadequate level of planning. They all played cricket with white balls. “[However] It is not a given that we would have been more prepared for a four-day game,” the man stated. “How far removed from the international stage is our first-class cricket? I know it sounds harsh, but there’s a big difference. It resembles day and night. Everyone is aware of it. I’m not offering an explanation. I compete in the nation’s traditional first-class league, the NCL, and I seldom ever encounter any opposition. In a Test match, I have to deal with new obstacles,” he declared.
Mominul continued, “These young players have a strong love for Test cricket, but their lackluster results in the format do not reflect their passion for the extended format.” “Everyone has a strong enthusiasm for tests. They’re incredibly curious. The outcome that is in front of us makes it look otherwise.
“The children are hungry and committed. The Under-19 World Cup winners are Joy and Dipu. Being the winner of the World Cup is not an easy feat. Their appetite is evident in their reactions when they receive a low score or a 50. There’s no lack of commitment. They will improve the more they get to play tests, according to Mominul.
Chris Silverwood, the head coach of Sri Lanka, stated that his speed unit was benefiting from their perseverance as well as the excellent lines and length they had continued to maintain. “I believe that throughout this series, they [pace bowlers] have been outstanding. The guys have demonstrated some impressive skill levels. They have demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm, tenacity, and heart. They appear to be learning how to bowl under various circumstances. In the previous Test, the pitch was entirely different. As a result, we had to alter our approach. They made a great adjustment. They are expanding. They still have a lot to discover. They are constantly getting better,” Silverwood remarked.
“We are focusing on their self-control and patience. If you can master this ability, you can succeed anyplace in the world. When the wicket is green and seaming, it makes you even more dangerous. You have to maintain your line and length in these kinds of wickets. Keep asking insightful questions for a long time. Squeeze the rate of return. As we got the run-rate below three, we observed that things started to get challenging. The hitters were under pressure. We purposefully made mistakes. Bangladesh prevented us from doing it today. They were retreating, as evidenced by the run-rate, which remained at 3.9. We are learning a lot from it,” he remarked.
“Lahiru Kumara has made an influence. In crucial moments, he secured wickets. He bowled a few excellent deliveries. Each time he entered the attack, he appeared menacing. We intend to keep helping him grow. He continued, “I believe that the more he plays, the better he will grow.
