Bangladesh Captain Draws Confidence from Pakistan Series Sweep for India Tour Challenge
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is feeling really confident as his team gets ready for a tough two-match Test series against India, who’s ranked at the top. This new boost comes from Bangladesh’s unforgettable 2-0 series win over Pakistan. That win has raised their spot in the World Test Championship standings & made them believe they can win when playing away.
Historic Victory Boosts Confidence
Bangladesh’s 2-0 sweep against Pakistan in Rawalpindi is a big deal. This achievement pushed the Tigers up to No. 4 in the World Test Championship rankings. It shows how much they’re growing in international cricket. Beating Pakistan like this makes players & fans feel proud and confident.
Shanto is over the moon about this success. He said, “One word: belief. It feels great when you are winning. It is important to enjoy these moments. I think such a moment has never come in the Bangladesh team’s history.” He pointed out that doing so well against Pakistan proves they can win even when they’re not at home.
Impact on Upcoming India Series
As Bangladesh gears up for their matches against India, Shanto hopes the good vibes from beating Pakistan will help lift spirits even more. The first Test is set for September 19 at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, & the second one starts on September 27 at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
Shanto’s words show a fresh outlook among the players. “The next time we play, I don’t know about the result, but we will surely have the belief that we can win,” he stated. This newfound confidence is super important since they’re going up against India, a team with a strong home record and solid skills in Test cricket.
Significance of the Pakistan Victory
Shanto talked about how crucial it is to break records and tackle past struggles. “I said the same thing in the press conference on the first day [when asked about Bangladesh’s bad record in Pakistan] that records are meant to be broken. It was from my belief after seeing how hard the players worked,” he mentioned. This attitude really matters for them as they try to reach new heights against India.
Winning in Pakistan hasn’t just boosted their spirits; it also showed how they can adjust & do well in different conditions. This fresh confidence will be super important when they face one of the best teams out there.
Looking Ahead
As Bangladesh heads off to India, they’ll carry their recent success with them, hoping to keep up their great play. The upcoming Test series will truly test their strength & skills, and the confidence gained from beating Pakistan will be a key part of how well they perform.
So, Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan has filled them with new energy & belief in what they can do. As they get prepped for India, this newfound confidence will help them a lot. With the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium kicking off soon, everyone’s watching to see how Bangladesh makes its presence known on Indian soil!