Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Test match
Amidst the hue and cry of Shakib
Al Hasan's emphatic performance and Bangladesh's rare series win, the Tigers
silently completed 14 years of Test cricket yesterday. With six wins and 11
draws in 87 matches, there is not much to show for, but, Bangladesh captain
Mushfiqur Rahim expects greater times are ahead.The captain, who believes that
Bangladesh could have been in a much better position today, has emphasised the
need for improving the country's first-class structure for a better future.
"The point is that Test
cricket is the game that gives you the ultimate respect and those involved in
it; the board members, players and everyone. I know they all are working hard,
but more commitment is required."It's not just about the infrastructure but
our players need to get motivated as well. Our first-class structure is not as
strong as others. When our first-class competitions begin, the national players
are not always engaged. So there is not much competition and hence not much
pressure," reckoned Mushfiqur.
"But if you look at other
countries, sometimes their first-class teams beat national teams. So, if our
first-class wickets are a bit pace-bowling friendly then at least we won't have
to struggle outside," he added.Half of Bangladesh's squad for the Zimbabwe
series have just recently begun playing Test cricket. Mushfiqur believes that
it's necessary for a number of these players to stick it out for the next five
to six years for the overall development of the team.
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