Young Bangladesh all-rounder Afif Hossain is happy that he could deliver against India and also the captain Mahmudullah Riyad has allowed him to play his own natural game. Afif took a brilliant return catch of debutant Shivam Dube during Bangladesh’s seven-wicket win over India in the first T20I game.

“The environment is pretty good in the dressing room. Our captain’s (Mahmuddullah) message is simple — play in a way that suits you best. Aggressive instinct in the field (in first T20) was a part of our plan,” he added.

Bangladesh are playing without the experienced duo Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal but they did really well in the opening game of three-match T20 series New Delhi on Sunday.

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“I can’t say if India is in pressure. But we are confident enough after winning the first match. We are feeling good, which will help us to improve in the coming matches,” Afif said before the second T20I game. “We are not thinking about winning or losing the series. Now we are just focusing on our job. We are just trying to give our best.”

“Shakib bhai has sent congratulation message to the whole team. I always used to follow Shakib bhai since I was a kid. Everyone is trying to perform their best in their roles. It is our team plan,” he said. “I am a batting all-rounder but I did not get the chance to bat in the last match. But I had the opportunity to bowl and I tried to perform to the best of my abilities.”

“The journey is really pleasing. I am able to learn a lot of things from here. I was always excited as thing is my first tour with the national team,” Afif Hossain further said. “Definitely, it is different because the opponent is a very strong here. I am playing first time against experienced opponents.”