Donald wants fast bowlers to attack early against SL
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Bangladesh fast bowling coach Allan Donald has urged the use of the new ball ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka as the former Protea quick said that the bowlers have to get the best out of it in the first sessions.
"I have realised this week that fast bowlers length needs to be a bit fuller with the new ball. We have to get the best out of it in the first 30 overs- getting Sri Lanka 40 for three. The other thing is ball conditioning. It is very sweaty and humid. Typical sub-continental conditions. After 30 overs, (it is crucial) how much patience and discipline we can show by building that pressure," said Donald.
The fast bowling coach stated that after the first 30 overs, the bowlers would have to work hard and that is when creativity and discipline will be required.
"When the ball gets old, the reverse swing issue needs to come in. So it is a step by step process. It is going to be testing. Discipline and creativity is going to be huge," he added.
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After missing the Test series in South Africa owing to injury, Shoriful Islam will return to action. When Donald first watched the young quick in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup, he was impressed.
"I was really impressed with Shoriful, especially in the one-dayers. I saw him in the U19 World Cup in South Africa. He was very impressive. He was already highly rated then when Bangladesh won the World Cup,"
Donald also praised Ebadot Hossain and Khaled Ahmed for bowling with passion in South Africa, saying that knocking South Africa out in both Tests was a tremendous effort.
"I think the bigger surprise for me was Ebadot and Khaled. I was surprised by their engine capacity. Fast bowling is about huge guts and determination. I have never seen two spinners and two seamers in a Test match before, but the way they conducted themselves, especially in Durban where they were magnificent,"
"Apart from one mad half-hour that knocked us back, I thought that bowling SA out in both Tests was a fantastic effort. I am delighted with what I have seen. I think the discussions that we had in every single training session and the learning we get out of it, is substantial. I am pleased with where we are going," he added.
