Bangladesh Head Coach Vows to Tweak Tactics Ahead of Crucial Second Test Match With India

As the second Test match against India draws closer, Bangladesh’s head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe remarked that the side did not play to their full potential in the preceding Test match which led to a heavy loss. The second Test will take place in Kanpur starting Friday and Hathurusinghe was quick to say that there would be a better plan of action to counter the strong Indian side.

In the first Test, a few Bangladeshi players made decent starts, but they were unable to go on to make any sizable contributions. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was able to make 32 runs while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 20 runs during the first innings. While Shanto made amends in the second innings with a fine knock of 82 runs, Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan lent support with 35 runs each. Even with these starts, the unfortunate failure to allow these opportunities to develop into big innings was another reason for the team’s loss.

There were apprehensions about the performance of the team, especially when it came to building from good starts. The coach stressed the need to make these beginnings count by putting up big runs, as he explained the problem of getting in at the crease. The coach openly knew how difficult it would be to face the Indian bowlers and, thus, expected his players to bat for longer periods.

In the Bangladesh national cricket team, there are five left-handed batters and Mominul Haque ranks among the first four. In general, the combination of left and right-handed batsmen is favorable to the batting side, as it is to the bowlers in the sense that angles and lengths have to be varied to the utmost. However, this and that together cannot be the criteria for picking the best eleven. The capabilities of the players and the nature of the pitch will influence the decisions made by the team management in this regard.

The pitch at the Green Park stadium is expected to be slow and bouncy hence more inclined towards spin bowlers. Therefore, a tactical decision might be made to include a spinner in place of one of the pace bowlers in the playing XI. The head coach said the match pitch selection is not yet confirmed since the groundsman has prepared two pitches. The team will evaluate the prepared pitches before they come up with their game plan.

In the first Test of Chennai, the pitch offered help to fast bowlers at the beginning, and that put the Indian batting order into trouble. The Indian bowlers managed to apply the pressure and that was tough for Bangladesh. This time, the attention will be on the adjustment to the new environment which is anticipated in Kanpur.

Bangladesh’s Strategy for the Second Test

Before the next game, the Bangladesh squad is likely to concentrate on extending the innings as well as making the most of the starts. The think-tank is most likely to preach the virtues of patience and focus while batting. Given the Indian bowlers, it would be imperative to change their batting techniques and strategies for that matter.

The players are expected to evaluate their performance in the first Test matches, correcting their fault in order to improve their game as a whole. The ability to adjust to different pitch variations, and plan accordingly will also be paramount in their preparations.

For all those cricket lovers who want to immerse themselves in the thrill of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh, no stone will be left unturned to provide the opportunities. Fans can also watch live cricket for free via different websites, in this case, Winexch, and also get to view and read what is happening in the match.

Bangladesh’s Resilience and Future Outlook

Over the years, Bangladesh’s cricketing journey has been full of hardships and challenges, which the team has managed to overcome and they still seek further improvement in terms of international performance. Less on the attitude towards the ‘godfather of cricket’ India – more on the respect for the previous experience and a proper game plan this time – this match is going to be very different. Without any bias, this is one of those games where Bangladesh can rightfully take pride in her skills and even more so, her ability to compete with any cricket nation, in this case where cricket is an all-time sport.

FAQ

• What did the head coach of Bangladesh have to say regarding the team’s performance in the inaugural Test? 

The head coach stated that the team was not at their best and called for a more effective approach in the second Test. 

• Who were the key contributors for Bangladesh in the first Test?

Key players included Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, and Zakir Hasan but they all failed to get big scores after getting good starts. 

• What are the pitch conditions expected in Kanpur for the 2nd Test match?

The pitch is expected to be slow and low, which can assist spinners and may influence the team combinations.

• How can supporters access the second Test match broadcast live?

Supporters can enjoy live cricket free of charge on sites such as Winexch to enjoy the proceedings of the second Test match.

• What shortcomings does the Bangladesh cricket team have in the match against the India cricket team?

The challenges for Bangladesh is the potent Indian bowling attack as well as the necessity of playing for a longer period.