Shanto started the post-match press conference on monday by saying that they need to make “changes”. “I have said it a lot of time in the past, but we [have] Made the same mistakes over and over again, “He said.” We have to focus on how we want to improve our batting. I hope after this tournament, we will make some changes as a batting unit, which will bring improvement in our batting. “
That Had Everyone on Alert. Bangladesh have been crying out for a fresh approach in odis so there was some hope However, Shanto Later Clarified That He Meth The Changes Should Be Within The MindSet of the existing batting group, and not changes in personnel.
“We have to be more responsible for the team when we go out to bat. We cannot keep chopping and changing [personnel]We have to keep giving our existing resources more opportunities. I think we are taking it lightly. We have to be more responsible. “
“I wasn’t worried about mushfiq [Mushfiqur] bhai’s Last five innings. His wicketkeeping was very important. We have seen his contribution to the team over the years. He didnys -score runs in the last two or three matches but I am sure he can come back in the next game. “
Mushfiqur Rahim has managed just one half-century in his last nine odis,ICC Via Getty Images
Bangladesh’s biggest issue on monday was handing four wickets to offspinner michael bracewell as they lost their way in the middle overs. Their approach of playing very defensively, Coming under pressure and trying to hit their way out looked questionable Shanto admitted that bangladesh, who finished on 236 for 9, weight of a par score.
“It was a good wicket, Worth at least 280 to 300 runs. I think (Bracewell) bowled well but we fell to some soft dismissals,” He said. “We made the mistakes with the bat. We could have batted better against against him on this wicket. There was some poor shot selection. He Bowled Well But We Made Some Poor Exactions.
“We have room for improvement. Partnerships, We would have sufred so much to build today.
“We only win at home. We don’t win regularly in overseas conditions.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh’s sub-par batting in bot the group-stages matches against India and New Zealand Again Brings Into Question Whether they are prepared for ICC Tournaments. Shanto said that they have to find a way to show improvement at the highest level, rather than just waiting for a team performance, Once in a team.
“We only win at home. We don’t win regularly in overseas conditions. “We need a collective improvement. College Performance Can Help Us Do Well Against Big Teams in these Tournaments.
Mohammad isam is espncricinfo’s bangladesh correspondent. @isam84

