The Tigers begin new spin era
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|| CF Correspondent ||
Bangladesh spinners proved their credentials as they picked all 40 wickets in the 2-0 series win over West Indies.
The inclusion of four spinners at the expense of any regular seamer in the playing XI raised quite a few eyebrows but their showdown against the Caribbean side indicates the slow bowlers can push for big wins.
According to skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who is known to be the mastermind behind playing a spin-quartet, it was inspiring to see the slow bowlers dictating terms.
“I feel good when I see batsmen finding it tough facing every ball bowled by our spinners because it energizes the fielders too as everyone then thinks a chance is on the way,” Shakib told reporters at the post match press conference.
“I think everyone was on their toes when our spinners were bowling. Enough quality bowlers and pitches that help spinners have combined to give us a formidable spin bowling attack at home,” he said,
Over the last two years, Bangladesh's spinners have been instrumental in beating England, Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, before whitewashing West Indies. In these seven Test wins, they have bowled well for long periods, triggered quick collapses and delivered knockout punches at crucial moments.
“I hope we continue to bowl well against all sides, particularly when we are in form. When you have four spinners in the line-up, at least two are certain to do well,” said Shakib.
“Our plan was to try to hit the stumps all day, and give as little run away as possible. It is important to simplify our bowling plan. I think we become too attacking at times. We expect wicket in almost every ball. I think if we can control that thinking, and bowl in partnership, we can do better.”
