Amidst the persistent rumours surrounding the health of Shakib Al Hasan, who acquired hit on his finger through the first Take a look at in opposition to India in Chennai, Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha stated the star all-rounder is out there for choice for the second Take a look at beginning right here on Friday.
“Relating to Shakib, there is no such thing as a doubt, for the time being. I’ve not heard something from the physio or anybody else. He’s eligible for choice,” stated Hathurasingha on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old left-hander batted solely briefly through the follow session on Wednesday.
Kind issue
When requested if there have been considerations about Shakib’s kind, who went wicketless within the first match and managed scores of solely 32 and 25, the coach insisted it was not the case.
“I’m upset, not about his (Shakib’s) efficiency however our general efficiency. We may have executed higher.
“I’m certain that he additionally thinks that he can carry out higher. Everyone knows what he’s able to. He batted nicely within the second innings however couldn’t go on. It’s not due to a scarcity of satisfaction. It’s the sheer high quality of the opposition.”
Prime-order blues
Following the 280-run defeat within the first match, the previous Sri Lankan participant highlighted the top-order batters’ failure to transform their begins as an space to work on.
“The priority is that what we discuss, whether or not we’re ready to try this within the center. We now have the Key Efficiency Indicators about what we wish, and we usually discuss in case you make a begin, make it massive.
“We’re involved that they’re getting a begin and getting out. I’m certain the gamers are extra upset as nicely. We didn’t do justice to our expertise or potential within the final recreation,” Hathurasingha remarked.
“A number of the guys acquired 30 balls. In cricket, it’s the toughest factor to get in. However then, India has been posing totally different challenges, and we all know that as nicely. So we have now to be higher for longer,” he added.
Printed – September 25, 2024 11:23 pm IST
