Shakib Al Hasan lauds brilliant team effort – Cricket News Update
Following his side’s spectacular 5-wicket win against India in the 4th match of the ongoing Asia Cup at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, on March 16, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan attributed the victory to solid team effort.
“It was a great team effort, we batted really sensibly,” he said. “I'm a very happy man now. The innings was crucial because I gave the rest the belief they could win. We had a plan to put http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nasir-c78728 up the order.”
Aided by Sachin Tendulkar’s record-breaking 100th century, a 114 -run knock, the Indian side set their opponents a challenging chase of 290, but the Bangladeshi batsmen were unstoppable, establishing one successful partnership after the next.
After a minor setback in the form of opener Nazimuddin’s wicket at 5, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jahurul-Islam-c1624 (53) teamed up for a stellar 113-run partnership, putting their team well on their way to victory.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mushfiqur-Rahim-c2045 chipped in with an impressive 46 off 25.
Economy was not the Indian bowling attack’s strengths on Friday. While http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RD-Shah-c2298 Ashwin gave
away 56 for just 1 scalp.
The tourists’ only consolation was http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Chinnadupargea-Sachin-c50607 Tendulkar’s long-awaited 100th century, which finally came to pass, and the 30-year-old captain admitted that it was a milestone they would never forget.
“This is something most of us cannot even think of. It is a tremendous achievement. We cannot forget this.”
With only two matches left before the final of the tournament, both teams will be eager to stay on top. After the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 (who are currently at the bottom of the series points table) on March
20.
“If we win against Sri Lanka we can make the final but we don't want to depend on others,” said Shakib.
Tags: