Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain said clean-sweeping Pakistan in the two-match Test series can be considered a reference point as Bangladesh try to do well in their upcoming Test series against India and South Africa as well. However, Bangladesh returned home on Thursday (September 5) after winning their maiden Test series win against Pakistan. They will start their preparation for the two-match Test series against India from September 8 as well.
“Every cricketer will gain confidence from such a series win. The team’s morale will be boosted. The series against India will definitely be challenging, and we need to come up with a new plan. If we give our best performance, we can achieve good results,” Nazmul Hossain told reporters at the Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport upon his arrival from Pakistan.
“Every match is approached with the belief that we play to win and we needed a solid example and we’ve provided that this time (with the clean sweep of Pakistan),” he said. “We know if we continue to play and give our best in the game, we can defeat any team. Instead of focusing too much on the results, we should concentrate on our process. I believe we can perform well in the next two series (against India and South Africa),” he further added.
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Meanwhile, he also credited Hathurusingha for helping the team with clear plans which they executed well on the field as well.
“Very good, I think the players are really clear with the coach and he was really supportive and gave proper plans to every player and the atmosphere in the dressing room was really wonderful,” said Najmul. “Those who performed and didn’t perform, all were supporting and backing one another. All the coaches were with the players both at good and bad times. According to me the coach played a great role in the dressing room in this series.”
“The matter of Shakib Bhai is a different issue. However, every player supports Shakib Bhai. We all know how dedicated he is to playing and how passionate he is about the game. He always thinks of the team first. If the issue is discussed with the Chief Advisor during the reception, every player will be on the side of Shakib,” concluded Najmul Hossain.
