Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto optimistic ahead of India tour
Bangladesh cricket team captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has expressed his optimism about the upcoming tour of India. Despite acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by the Indian cricket team, Hossain remains confident in his squad's abilities. This confidence stems from their recent historic series victory against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, where they secured a 2-0 win earlier this month. Here are further details.
Hossain emphasizes on team's confidence and preparation
Hossain emphasized that the triumph over Pakistan has boosted their confidence. "This will be a challenging series for us but after having a good series against Pakistan, there is an extra confidence in our team as well as among all the people of the country," Hossain was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. The skipper also highlighted that every series is an opportunity and they will play to win both matches against India.
Hossain acknowledges India's superior ranking
Hossain acknowledged India's superior ranking but remained hopeful due to their recent good form. He said, "If you see the ranking they are far ahead of us but recently we played a good series and the most important thing is that how we can play good cricket." The captain stressed on the importance of executing plans effectively over five days for a chance at victory.
Hossain highlights team's strengths and commitment
While admitting that Bangladesh's pacers are less experienced than India's, Hossain praised his spinners' versatility. He said, "Spin wise we are close to them but experience wise I would keep them ahead but our spinners can bowl in any condition." He also assured that every player will give their all during the matches, emphasizing the importance of teamwork for success.
Hossain's personal form and upcoming matches
Despite concerns over his personal form with the bat, Hossain remains focused on contributing to the team's success. He stated, "My personal goal is that Bangladesh team wins and I feel as a batter if I can contribute to the team." The first Test against India is set to begin on September 19 in Chennai, followed by a second match in Kanpur on September 27.
