|| CF Correspondent ||

Bangladesh Under-19 skipper Akbar Ali said on Sunday that they are taking inspiration from their just concluded England tour as they prepare for the upcoming edition of Under-19 Asia Cup.

Junior Tigers left Dhaka on Sunday to take part in the Asia Cup, scheduled from September 5.

Prior to the tournament, Bangladesh played a tri-nation in England that also featured India and went to the final at the expense of the host before failing to beat the eventual winner India in the important game.

‘’It was special achievement to defeat India and England in England. We can use that this experience in Asia Cup, in the next series and even in the World Cup too,’’ Akbar told Daily Sun on Monday.

“We just lost the final in England series. Except that final we played well in the tournament. We went to the final leading the table but we lost in the final. We had a very successful tour in batting, bowling and fielding,’’ he said adding that they are well aware that spin will be vital in Sri Lanka.

‘’Of course Sri Lanka have a different condition. We might have a spin wicket there. We have worked on our spin for Asia Cup. I hope who will get their chance, can show their potential,’’ he said keeping his confidence on the spin trio of Rakibul- Siyam and Mijanur.

Towhid Hridoy, who was the second highest scorer in the tournament making 320 runs that includes an unbeaten century and two half century with a staggering average of 80 runs also echoed the same sentiment.

 England series was very good. Though we  could not  achieve our goals.it was a disappointing final for us.if we could have won the final than it would have been better,’’ said Towhid.

‘’It was a tough condition for us. We played there. I personally feel Sri Lanka series will be much easier than England,’’ he said.