Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed on Friday admitted that shedding too many wickets within the first 10 overs of their first innings in opposition to “world class” Indian bowlers has put his aspect on the backfoot within the opening Test in opposition to India in Chennai. In reply to India’s first innings whole of 376, Bangladesh have been all out for 149 in 47.1 overs on the second day, with Shakib Al Hasan (32) being their high scorer. They misplaced three wickets within the first 10 overs and scored 27 runs.
“Overall, our batting was a little bit disappointing. Yeah, there is some help for the fast bowlers, but still, we could have done much better than that. So yeah, we are disappointed,” Ahmed mentioned on the press convention after the day’s play.
“We also lost too many wickets in the first 10 (overs), which cost us our game.”
India have been 81 for 3 of their second innings at stumps for an general lead of 308 runs. Ahmed, who took three wickets in India’s first innings and one within the second, additionally felt that his aspect’s much less expertise of taking part in with the SG balls didn’t assist their trigger both.
Bangladesh gamers are largely used to taking part in with the Kookaburra balls which have a flatter seam in comparison with the SG.
“Also, playing with the SG ball is a challenge. The Indians play with SG ball since childhood, so they know how to use it properly, giving them a huge advantage,” mentioned the 29-year-old right-arm pacer.
“We also made some mistakes with the new ball. What I felt about the SG ball and this condition is that there were some challenges, especially for the first 10-12 overs.
“India is a formidable aspect in opposition to any opponent at residence. And everybody tries to take advantage of out of the house benefit, the identical as we’ll do once we play at residence quickly.” As far as bowling is concerned, he said his side bowled well overall.
“Yes, yesterday we began properly, and on the finish of the day, (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja batted properly. Also, this morning, we had session, after which we completed all of them in 37 runs by taking 4 extra wickets.
“So overall, we bowled well. Yesterday, there was more help than today.” Ahmed gave credit score to the Indian bowlers for his or her constant line and size.
“No doubt they all are world-class. They were more consistent with their line and lengths, and there were plenty of variations in the Indian bowling attack,” he mentioned.
On their historic Test win in Pakistan, Ahmed mentioned, “We played overall good cricket in Pakistan, and Test cricket is something you need to be good in your department in every session.
“But, circumstances are totally different right here.” Ahmed said his team is still work in progress.
“Everyone (within the group) is anxious about it and is engaged on it. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, however there isn’t any restrict to getting higher.
“While we are trying to improve on it by giving our utmost, at the end of the day, it all boils down to how we execute our plans,” he signed off.
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