|| Cricfrenzy Correspondent || 

The interim Zimbabwe skipper said Bangladesh spinners bowled well on the first day but he had his plan B, which seemed worked out quite well for him as he pulled his third Test century at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

 “I think upfront they bowled very well. They hit good areas,” Ervine told reporters at the post-match press conference.

“I tried to use my rivers-sweep and the lap as an effect to not really the full-sweep… because I just felt that they are very consistent with their areas,” he added.

“If you do not have plan B for your strikes then it is a very long day for you. you need to have some backup shot as well to able to get of strike,” Ervine said.

Ervine scored 107 runs off 227 balls hitting 13 boundaries.

When the Zimbabwean skipper came into the crease, it was very crucial situation for his side as they lost opener Kevin Kasuza just after 7 runs.

But Ervine managed to play a captains knock while he was able to take the pressure off his team building 111 runs in second wicket partnership.

Ervine said it was not easy when he first came into the crease but said he slowly managed to settle down with the pace of the crease which eventually helped to get his third career hundred in longer version cricket.

“I think it is always difficult to come in and start the innings. once you get in, you get the pace of the wicket. I think it is just same case for the other guys. Try apply themselves when they first get in. Be patient and not panicked,” Ervine told reporters.

Prince Masvaure, who paired with Ervine in the 111-run second wicket partnership, was second highest run maker for Zimbabwe side.

The first day ended with Ervine’s wicket as the visitors will be starting the second day with 228 runs with four wickets in hand.