Bangladesh batsman Towhid Hridoy revealed that keeping his head cool given the team’s situation guided him to bat well and also to contribute to the side’s win in the recently concluded series against Afghanistan.

The y22-year-old, who made his international debut in the three-match home Twenty20 International series against the world champions England in March, has become an integral part and parcel of the Bangladesh middle order during limited over games.

Bangladesh clinched a 2-0 win in the recently concluded two-match T20I series against Afghanistan, thanks to Towhid contribution on both occasions.

The right hander remained unbeaten on 47 off 32 balls while formed a crucial 73-run partnership with Shamim Hossain off 43 balls for the fifth wicket to take the side to the shore in the first T20I of the series.

He hit 19 off 17 in the second game, which also helped the side seal the two-match series in Sylhet.

‘Keeping cool is essential while batting, and ball selection is also important. Bowlers have a chance to make a comeback, but it is difficult for batsmen. I try to bat according to the situation and try to stay calm,’ Towhid told the reporters in Mirpur on Tuesday.

The right-hander was the third-highest run-scorer of this year’s BPL, scoring 403 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 140.41, which earned him a spot on the national team.

He also affirmed that it is worthless to have individual success if the team fails to secure a win, as he hit a fifty in the first ODI against the Afghans, but the Tigers lost the game.

'It is not easy to score runs at all. If you get runs, it seems easy, but it seems difficult if you don't.’

‘Even though I hit fifty in the ODI series [against Afghanistan], the result did not come in our favour. I think this fifty is worthless. I will try to make better use of such an opportunity. I try to do my job properly in every game.’