Bangladesh will lock horns with the West Indies in the most important Test later tonight at 8 PM, and for Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the match carries particular significance.
The seasoned all-rounder is dwelling to ticket his fiftieth Test look, a milestone he’s definite to create unforgettable.
Within the absence of common captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, who is sidelined with an damage, Miraz could even be leading Bangladesh in Test cricket for the most important time.
Reflecting on his dawdle, Miraz mentioned, “Alhamdulillah, I in actuality feel very jubilant. Playing 50 Tests for my country is a huge fulfillment. I take into myth it a huge honour, and I hope to create this match a memorable one.”
Bangladesh’s document in the Caribbean hasn’t been promising in latest years. Despite a historical 2-0 series safe for the length of a depleted West Indies tour in 2009, they’ve lost all six Tests done on their final three visits.
Nevertheless, Miraz remains optimistic about reversing this trend: “Our target is to play upright cricket. Within the past, we did not attain well right here in Test cricket, losing all our matches. This time, we purpose to safe, and every person is serious about contributing.”
The team’s preparations have given the intervening time skipper self perception. “Alhamdulillah, we did not put well in Antigua ahead of, losing badly. This time, we now have had about ten days of coaching, done a apply match, and the gamers are in upright shape. I’m confident our team will attain well. If we play as a unit, I imagine we can enact a sure end in this Test,” he added.
Bangladesh will seemingly be with out several senior gamers on this tour, making the bother even better. Mushfiqur Rahim is sidelined due to damage, and Shakib Al Hasan has already launched his retirement from world cricket.
Addressing these absences, Miraz mentioned, “We produce not have some of our senior gamers, but I, Mominul [Haque], and Litton [Das] are right here. We now have sufficient trip to guide the team. Yes, we can circulation over Mushfiq bhai and Shakib bhai, but I imagine we can restful put well. Right here’s also a huge replacement for the younger gamers to point to themselves in these stipulations.”
For the most important time in 16 years, Bangladesh will play a Test with none of their stalwarts – Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, or Mushfiqur Rahim. Despite this generational shift, Miraz is confident in the abilities of the present squad.
He downplayed concerns over the dearth of trip, highlighting the contributions of himself, Mominul, and Litton as the fresh senior core.
“Yes, our senior gamers usually are not right here, but Mominul, Litton, and I are skilled sufficient. We done two Tests right here two years ago, and we’re staying sure,” he mentioned for the length of the pre-match press conference in Antigua.
While acknowledging the bother of filling the void left by stalwarts like Shakib and Mushfiqur, Miraz positioned his faith in the younger gamers.
“Right here’s half of cricket. Mushfiq bhai just will not be available in the market, and Shakib bhai has retired. Nevertheless we restful have a solid team. The younger gamers have an well-known replacement to shine in these stipulations. I imagine we have the flexibility and backbone to remark a solid performance,” he concluded.
The Test marks a fresh chapter for Bangladesh cricket, with the team stepping onto the self-discipline underneath Miraz’s management and a new wave of abilities appealing to point to their mettle.