END OF OVER:56 | 6 Runs | BAN: 185/4
- Shakib Al Hasan21 (43b)
- Mushfiqur Rahim22 (51b)
- Abrar Ahmed14-3-40-1
- Mohammad Ali17-3-37-0
That's all from us today. I hope you all enjoyed the game of cricket with us. It's been a pleasure having you guys over the last few days. Signing off on behalf of Shakeel, the whole crew, and myself. Take care of yourselves.
Najmul Hossain Shanto: "(Series win) All right, it means a lot. We can't express with words really happy. I think before we came here we're looking to win here, and the way everyone did their job, really happy. (Bowling unit) Very impressive. I think the most important thing is their work ethic. I think the way they did their work in the recent past time, that's why they get the result. And then everyone was honest with themselves, and they wanted to win. So that is important for our team, and then I hope they will continue. (Opening batters) Yeah, Joy missed out because he has some niggles, but the way Shadman batted, especially the first 93 runs innings, it was excellent. And this innings, the way Zakir approached first six, seven overs, I think the momentum came to us, and then that's what we want from the both of them. (Middle order) Very important. I think the next series is very important, and this series gives us a lot of confidence. And as you mentioned Mushi bhai, Shakib bhai, Litton, and Mominul, they're all experienced playing a lot of cricket, and they show their experience, and I hope they will do better than this in the India series. (Mehidy Hasan Miraz) Very important. I think the way he bowled in the first innings on this kind of condition, taking five wickets. It's it's impressive. And the way, as I mentioned before, the way he worked his last couple of days practicing talking to the coaches was really impressive. And I hope against India they will do the same as he did. (Team performance) Yeah, very happy. I think everyone chipped in in this series; it's totally a team game. Especially I mentioned those who are not getting a chance to play those four guys. Doing a lot of hard work in the field is also very important. We always talk about those who score runs or take wickets. But the way those four guys are not playing is helping the team. It's very, very impressive. That's how we will get the result, and I hope this culture will go going forward. (Post match celebration) It depends on the manager, but we have to travel as well, but I think we have to celebrate this moment."
Shan Masood: "I mean, extremely disappointed, especially when you start the home season, something we've all been very excited about. We waited 10 months for this opportunity. The story has been a bit of the same, like, Australia. We haven't learnt our lessons. I think now it's time where we've realised that where we thought we were playing good cricket in Australia and not finishing games. That's something that we really need to work on. I think two opportunities were here in both test matches where we could have bowled their side out, especially in this game, when they were 26 for 6, we let them back in the game, and that's something that under my tenures happened consistently over four test matches. I wouldn't say Perth, Australia, dominated, but that's something we really need to work on today. I think the first thing is clear cut, the Test Cricket demands something else. The fitness we played the last game with four fast bowlers, and there's a big reason behind it because in these conditions we thought that the load on three might have been a lot, and that proved to be true in this game when we played three and a spinner, We lost a fast bowler in each innings. So, to play with Agha as the spinner, Abrar is a spinner and two specialist fast bowlers. I don't think that's enough. We could have done with Daisy (Mohammad Ali). Unfortunately, he fell ill, but those are the harsh realities. I think test cricket demands you to be fit for five days; whether that's a batsman or a bowler, there's five days of testing of your physical and mental fitness. And that's something we really need to work on. (Draw the Series) Hundred Percent. when we lost the first day through bad weather and then we lost the toss, and I thought 274 was a really good fight. Yes, there were instances as a batting unit where there were 30 and 40 run partnerships. Also, me and Saim, we got to 50s, getting out after that. Not converting it into a big score, like Litton Das. Those are the things we can learn. But when you have the opposition at 26 for six, it's about that one good ball. Yesterday, playing eight batsmen all together, but we needed one wicket then, and that could have helped us start the game, but that's something we have to learn, and we have to learn quickly because it's a big test season for Pakistan. (Future fixtures) Like I said, it's never Doom and Gloom. You always keep trying; you always come back. You always learn from your mistakes. and you try and give people a chance. And I think that we're heading in the right direction; we have been consistent with selection. We had Khurram, Muhammad Ali Daisy, and Mir Hamza play this test series. We are trying to keep consistency with red ball performances as well. We've got Shaheen and Nasim back in the fold as well. We can't be harsh on them because they're playing all three formats. If Shaheen has played consistently for a year, you can't just throw them in every game. And you have to build up your stocks as well. So we've got a lot to look at. But look, the harsh realities are that as a Test-playing nation, we need to get fitter. We need to have that mental and physical ability to last five days. And to last a series, which can be 10 to 15 days. So, that's the challenge that we have a month Now before England, and once we get into England, it's going to be a really busy season domestically and internationally. So the boys have to pull their socks up and come back with their best."
Player of the Series Mehidy Hasan Miraz: "Alhamdulillah. First of all, I would like to thank our Allah, and he gave me a good opportunity, and alhamdulillah, I'm really happy. This is the first time I won the Man of the Series award overseas. So I'm really happy. (Batting at number 8) It's a tough job. And batting at number 8, so it will be very tough, but I'm just trying to start rotating and support the batsman. Like, um, I got a partnership with Mushi and Litton. I really enjoy myself batting with them. (Five-wicket haul) Definitely. Uh, I'm really happy because, you know, you're here; it's been difficult to bowl on this pitch. Uh, I got five wickets, so it's a good moment for me and hopeful. In Sha Allah next. I'll try to do better. (Missing out the World Cup squad) Yeah, I didn't play the World Cup at that time. I go back home, and I also have five months in our hands. So definitely our most credit goes to our team management there; lots of support, and there are lots of hard workers. and I enjoy a lot you're practicing in our country. (Team performance) Yeah, definitely. The guys are very, very happy about my performance. And they are very supportive of me, and I'm really happy, and this moment, I never forget that moment. (transcribed from Bengali) Alhamdulillah, this is the first time I have won the Player of the Series Award on an overseas tour. You all know that recently there's been trouble in our country. I want to dedicate this Man of the Series Award to the people who passed away during the anti-discrimination protest. There was one rickshaw puller who was injured and later on passed away. I want to gift this award to them."
Player of the Match Litton Das: "Just believe in myself. Pakistan bowled really well in that half. Me and Miraz discussed that we should bat long and keep their momentum out. After that, Miraz hit few boundaries, and the momentum shifted. After lunch, it got easier. (With Hasan Mahmud) When Hasan came to bat, I did not have any scoring opportunity at that time. All the fielders were set out. I took my time, and I had to play the over, not taking runs or anything. Because there were lots of singles open for me. That was the key for me, and credit goes to Hasan; he batted really well. (Wicket keeping) Yeah, definitely. I like keeping in a Test match because this is my role. I did my work behind the wicket, and my team also did well. (Historic win) When we came here, back at home, the situation was not good. We arrived here earlier and practiced early. This is all about team effort. The way every player did in this weather, it is very difficult to play five-day cricket. And credit goes to all my teammates and the coaching staff."
Andre Adams: "Oh, very proud. Um, for a young group in terms of the amount of games they played, um, probably not the wickets we were expecting when we're talking about scouting for Pakistan. But the Scrape has improved every test match and showed some good control, second endings particularly. So very proud. (Overseas performance of the fast bowlers) It all started long before I got here. I've inherited a pretty good group. Um, we're already talking about how we manage the group going forward. So one thing with fast bowling is you've got to look; you've got to look after them; if you don't look after them, they break. And so this group is very keen to get better. So management will come down to myself and pretty much the medical team. So, we're pretty happy with how they're going. (Celebration) Well, I don't know what it means to all of Bangladesh, but Bangladesh is a very proud nation. So, we're incredibly happy with these results given the turmoil over the last couple of months. We were there at that time; it was pretty scary, but we're happy that things were returning to normal. So, for me, my age, the celebration will be pretty, pretty muted. But I hope the guys enjoy this. It's pretty special."
Litton Das: "Yeah, it is a big achievement for the Bangladesh cricket team. Being part of this team, I am very happy. When me and Miraz were batting, actually the credit goes to Miraz. The way he faced a couple of balls at first. I got hit (in the elbow) and can't hit that much. So when Miraz was batting, he hit 5 or 6 boundaries, and it made it easier for us. We just had a conversation about killing the momentum because they had a good one at that time, and lets see what happens next. And after lunch break, we feel free to go and just bat. (Credit to the teammates) Yeah, definitely. This is all about team games. If you have to win the Test match, then you have to bat, bowl, and field well. You saw in the first test game the catch Zakir took and the one I caught off Babar. That's the momentum we brought. And every batsman bat really well except for the first half of the second test. All the batting, bowling, and fielding did really well."
Hasan Mahmud: "Brilliant effort from the boys. I mean, their hard work and dedication in this series was absolutely fantastic. Actually, from the first moment, the fast bowlers were looking for wickets. Our effort behind the ball, absolutely they deserve it. You know you have to take advantage of the fast bowlers, and you have to keep working hard together, especially in red-ball cricket. It's very important to you to get benefit from your fast bowler as well as the spinners all together combined and put effort into for the teams. This is very important."
14:40: Bangladesh closes out the series 2-0 with a six-wicket victory in the match. For the Bangladeshi cricket team, this is a historic Test series victory. In all three departments, they have definitely outperformed Pakistan. Bangladesh's performance in the first innings of the second test has been outstanding, particularly their comeback after trailing 26/6. Pakistan, on the other hand, continues their dismal run of red ball cricket at home. Despite taking four wickets today, the Pakistani team was unable to reverse the momentum and regain control of the game. Bangladesh's two experienced players, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, led their team to victory at the end.
Sharat Verma : "Totally agree Rashad about your very good analysis of Shanto's captaincy during this series." Thank you, Sharat.
Vishal S.: "Credits should also go Shanto, the captain, for marshalling his resources brilliantly." You and I both agree, Vishal. It surprises me that this is the first feedback made about Shanto's captaincy throughout the entire test series. His field setup, bowling change that produced breakthroughs, and resource management have all, in my opinion, been outstanding throughout the series.
END OF OVER:55 | 6 Runs | BAN: 179/4
- Mushfiqur Rahim22 (51b)
- Shakib Al Hasan15 (37b)
- Mohammad Ali17-3-37-0
- Abrar Ahmed13-3-34-1
Rama: "@ Sandeep: a bit too early to say that... they still have to cross the line... and they seem to be getting into a shell.."