Bangladesh pace bowling coach Allan Donald believes that they have to follow their batting performance from the second innings in Chattogram, more so at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium to avoid a clean sweep when they take on their Indian counterpart in the second and final Test on Thursday.
The match will start at 9:00 am and GTV, T Sports will televise the game live.
The touring India is leading the two-match Test series by 1-0 against the hosts after they secured a thrashing 188-run win in the first game in Chattogram, which are the part of the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.
Bangladesh suffered a batting collapse in their first innings that led them to all-out for a sorry 150-run in the series opener.
Conversely, the touring side, who posted a sizeable 404 in their first innings, followed by 258-2 d that handed them a record 513-run target, where the home side could manage a moderate 324-run before they were bundled out. courtesy of the debutant Zakir Hasan.
‘The second innings batting is a blueprint for us. The young man has surprised many. It is the first time I have seen Zakir.’
‘I love his attitude, boldness and attacking mindset. He has come to play. He showed that he can take on the very best bowlers. He has been a terrific breath of fresh air. He backs himself.’
He further stressed on cashing in the first innings total managing a moderate 350 or 380 in the opening innings to push their counterpart hard.
‘You got one chance to cash in. You win the toss, hopefully bat first, make 350 or 380. I am guessing what the value of that first innings score might be. Pitch looks fairly dry so you have to cash in first innings,’ said Donald on Wednesday in Mirpur.
Donald revealed that Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan who didn’t bowl in the series opener on the back of his rib strain would bowl in the series decider adding that Taskin Ahmed who was sidelined due to his chronic back pain would also feature in the tie.
‘Shakib is okay, he will bowl. He was bruised and battered in the one-day game here, but he has gone through that. He is available for selection, and available to bowl.’
‘Taskin is good to go. He wanted to play the last Test but he was very much short of a gallop in terms of rhythm. The build-up in the last Test was crucial for him. He is looking forward to the contest.’
