Bowling all-rounder Rishad Hossain reflected on how he likes to stick to his work and give his best for Bangladesh. Rishad claimed his career-best ODI figures (6/35 in 9 overs) as the Bangla Tigers registered a huge 74-run win at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Saturday, October 18.
Rishad, who contributed 26 off 13 with the bat in the first innings, also spoke about how he takes his batting seriously as well. He admitted that his goal was to contribute in any way he could: with a bat, ball or in the field.
“I stuck to my process. I had to adapt in the first few overs, but after that I was able to make up for it quickly. I always try to contribute in all three departments. I believe that Allah will always find a way for me to always do something for the team. I always try to contribute something extra with the bat for the team. I think if my contribution takes the team from 180 to 210 or 215, that’s great. I am aware of what the team expects from me as batsman expected,” said Rishad, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
He also pointed out that the Mirpur deck was quite similar to that in Guyana. He confessed that the Guyana deck was worse than that of Mirpur. According to social media, he was probably referring to the pitches during the West Indies-Bangladesh series in 2022.
The [Dhaka] wicket was the same for both teams. In Guyana we encountered an even worse field. We have adapted to those circumstances. It was the same situation for both parties,” he added.
Bangladesh were all out for 207 in 49.4 overs. Towhid Hridoy top scored with 51 off 90. Mahidul Islam Ankon scored 46 on his debut in the format. Khary Pierre was the most economical bowler from the touring side, conceding just 19 runs in his 10-over quota. Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz conceded just 16 runs in his entire spell in the chase, but that was not enough.
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