Youngsters must have the hunger like Mashrafe: Walsh
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|| CF Correspondent ||
Bangladesh pace bowling coach Courtney Walsh said the youngster need to have the hunger like Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza, if they want to excel in their career.
Walsh, who recently completed two years as the bowling coach of the Tigers, revealed his assessment during a press conference at Mirpur on Saturday.
“Mash’s experience and skillset is much different and much better than the other guys,” said Walsh. “Experience has been carrying him through, but he was always a very good fast-bowler. If he wasn’t injured, he’d be playing Test cricket.
“The first time I saw him, I told him that he was good enough to play Test matches.
“Maybe because of his injury, he is not able to play all formats of the game. He has been a high-class fast-bowler for Bangladesh for a number of years.”
“It is up to the youngsters now to have that hunger.
“We can do as much as coaches from the background. The youngsters will have to want to perform. Mash takes pride in his performance. It is the big difference. He wants to do well and compete, and that’s what we need,” he added.
Walsh feels that Mashrafe’s experience will help them a lot and if all their pacers totally fit then they do have a chance to go a long way in the Asia Cup.
“Mash’s experience is tremendous. I think sometimes we take him for granted. With his experience in these conditions and his leadership style, he is very good.
“Guys look up to him. As a support staff, we have to give them as much support as possible, to have their confidence up. Once Fizz [Mustafizur Rahman] is fit, we have that extra cushion,” he concluded.
