Bolstered by Watson, Ranpur eying BBPL play-off stage
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|| CF Correspondent ||
Rangpur Rangers young off-spinner Sanjit Saha said the team is eying to make a place in the play-off phase of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) despite having two points under the belt in five matches.
Rangpur needs to win at least five matches in the last six matches they would play, which is a tough equation.
Sanjit said they are brimming with confidence due to the fact that they would get the service of former Australian batsman Shane Watson, who would join the side in Dhaka phase of the tournament. Watson, considered as the biggest hitter of the ball, is expected to play for Rangpur when they take on Khulna Tigers on December 27 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
“Watson will join us during the Dhaka phase, which would bolster our strength further,” Sanjit said after his side registered a six-wicket win over Chattogram on Saturday to produce an upset.
“Watson’s inclusion is very good for us. Hopefully, we can perform as a team and would move into the next stage. We are eying to play the play-off phase in fact,” he said.
Rangpur Rangers ended their four-match losing streak with a six-wicket win over mighty Chattogram Challengers on Saturday.
“The dressing room’s condition is quite well now. We have registered our first victory and it’s a start. Hopefully, we can keep it up. We are really excited,” Sanjit said.
After losing four matches in a row, Rangpur got the success following the change of captain as England’s Tom Abell replaced Mohammad Nabi as the leader of the side.
“It’s up to the management [change of captain],” Sanjit said. “Change of captain is a part. We were really excited to win the game. We needed to win that game. Everyone tried to put their best performance. That’s it.”
Since the BBPL is dominated by batsmen and the pacers, as an off-spinner Sanjit’s chance became limited to get into the team. He had only played two matches so far but said he would come up his best when team management would require his service.
“It’s all about team combination and the demand of the wicket. I have played the first match and then didn’t get a chance in the next three matches before playing the last match. It’s because of a combination. The team management knows it well and they understand it better. But when I would get a chance, I would try my best to give my best for the team,” he concluded.
