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'This win is a big message of Bangladesh's ability'

Published : Thursday, 31 August, 2017 at 12:00 AM  Count : 189
Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (2nd L) celebrate after winning the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.    photo: AFP

Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (2nd L) celebrate after winning the first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. photo: AFP

Bangladesh routed Australia by 20 runs in the first Test of two-match Test series on Wednesday. Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim mentioned this win is a big message of their ability.
Like the whole nation Mushfiq is also waving in joy of beating Australia. He thinks this type of win will make the team more confident.
He said, "This type of victory always helps up. Next time when we face such situation we will handle it better. I think it is a big massage of our ability."
Mushfiq also titled the match as historic. He said, "Of course it is a big achievement for us. Now I can say this match was historic."
Before the starting of the series, Shakib and coach both said that they would beat Australia. Mushfiq is not willing to say that Bangladesh beat Australia giving announcement. He thinks none can beat anyone by announcing before. They only said about the possibilities.
He said, "It was not an announcement. We said it was possible. There was nothing impossible. Not only against Australia but also we will try to say that against any team at home. We know our strength at home."
Tigers know their strength and got the wicket as they wanted. But the job was not easy. They had to put their all effort to seal the win.
Mushfiq said, "He worked hard for four days. They also fought well. Their lower order tried till the end. This win is a big satisfaction and learning for us as well. How much big the opponent is we can win in any situation at home condition."
"Someone might say somehow we managed the win against England. But now they cannot say so. Because fluke is not possible against two world class team. We have to play well for four days," he added.
The last words of Mushfiq are giving a hope to win the series. He said, "We will take the positive sides from here. At the same time we will try to improve.
However, Australia showed aggression in the field and they are well known for sledging as well. David Warner, Steven Smith and Matthew Wade all reacted to the sledging at different points on the third and fourth day. Shakib mentioned this win will make Australia to respect Bangladesh.
Shakib said, "Australians are very good at it, we are learning from them. After this Test match they will show a lot more respect."
"At home, we believe we can beat any side. We had that confidence and the belief came from the last two-three years. Not many have been watching us but we were quietly doing our job," he added.





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