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The Bangladesh National Cricket Team shocked the No.1 side, the Australia National Cricket Team, in the first Test match at the MCG 2 in Darwin. They beat them by 9 wickets in the first game, winning their first Test match in Australia. Ahead of the second Test match, Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan is doubtful, along with other cricketers.
Tanzid Hasan was excellent in the first Test as he scored a century in the first innings, playing a knock of 101 runs off 197 balls, smashing 8 fours and one six in the innings. However, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is hopeful that Tanzid Hasan, along with Mushfiqur Rahim, will be available for the Test match.
Najmul Hossain Shanto provides update on Tanzid Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim had a finger injury while batting in the nets during Thursday's training session, while Tanzid did not bat in the nets due to neck stiffness. But Tanzid Hasan joined the training session on Friday and spent a long time batting in the nets.
But the team management is waiting for the report before they take a call on Tanzid Hasan, who scored his maiden Test hundred in Darwin. While speaking to the media, he provided an update on both the batters, and the decision will be taken on the morning of the matchday.
"Mushfiqur bhai is doing well so far. Tamim also batted today. Overall, I think we will be able to make a good decision tomorrow morning," Shanto said (as quoted by Cricbuzz). "I have an idea [about the playing XI] but I'll take another look tomorrow morning.
"As far as Tanzid Hasan is concerned he batted today and that is a positive sign. But in medical terms, we want to observe him a little more until tomorrow morning. Hopefully he will be fine. But we have all kinds of options. So I don't think there will be much of a problem" he said.
"Shoriful is fine": Najmul Hossain Shanto on Shoriful Islam's injury
Apart from providing an update on the batters, Najmul Hossain Shanto gave an update on their pacer, Shoriful Islam, who did not play the first game and is fit and might feature in the forthcoming Test match. Shanto also stated that the pacer is bowling well in the nets.
"Shoriful is fine, healthy. He is bowling well. I hope he will do something good if he gets the chance," said Shanto.
"I think the bowlers will get a little help because of the wind. The swing might get a little extra. If the bowlers can use the wind, it will definitely be an added advantage for the bowlers."
"The wicket looks good. Of course, the practice wicket we practiced on had a bit more bounce. All five pace bowlers in our squad are ready. The positive side is that the two spinners we have bowl well in any conditions. I think, since we have a little more time, we will take another look at the wicket in the morning and make whatever decision is best for the team," said Shanto.
"The spin attack we have is very experienced": Najmul Hossain Shanto on Bangladesh spin attack
Najmul Hossain Shanto also spoke about his team’s spin attack, which bowled amazingly in the first game. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam picked 6 wickets in the second innings. The former ODI captain picked 5 wickets in the second innings.
"I have said many times that the spin attack we have is very experienced and can bowl in any condition. They know how to bowl in these conditions. With the kind of spinners we have in the team, we have the opportunity to play with three pacers and two spin bowlers," he said.
"I am very happy with the combination we are playing with. The fast bowlers are doing a great job. If we really think that we need a fourth pacer, then the fourth and fifth pacers are also ready to do their job," he said.
