Reflecting on the defeat, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasansaid that they did not put up an honest whole despite the fact that the pitch was not a batting paradise.After opting to bat first, Bangladesh have been bowled out for simply 164 within the forty third over. And Sri Lanka chased down the goal in 39 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
“Yes, it was not a 300-run wicket, but we needed 220-230 runs to make a game,” Shakib mentioned on the post-match presentation.
“Yes more responsibility, I couldn’t do it, but as a batting effort we didn’t do well. We have a big game coming up,” the left-handed batter mentioned in regards to the batting accountability on him within the absence of skilled batters like Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das.
Shakib praised their bowlers, and added that the batters didn’t put up sufficient runs for them to defend.
“When they were 30 down for 3, we knew we needed a couple of more wickets, but unfortunately we didn’t get that. Bowlers and spinners have been doing their bit for a long time now, just not enough runs on the board,” Shakib mentioned.
Shakib agreed that his crew was a bit nervous initially of the competition.
“There were a lot of nerves when we started the game but as we kept on batting, in the 20th over, we felt a lot more comfortable. This is the first time playing the Asia Cup and in away conditions,” he added.
Bangladesh will subsequent face Afghanistan on Sunday.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com