Bangladesh Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha has commended his team for strategically facing Sri Lanka, especially star bowler Wanindu Hasaranga, in the first ODI played yesterday.
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s career-best unbeaten 122 powered Bangladesh to a six-wicket win in the first ODI in Chattogram.
Mushfiqur Rahim struck the boundary that broke the shackles in the 33rd over when he reverse-swept Hasaranga before slog-sweeping him for successive fours.
Commending Mahmudullah Riyad’s performance, Coach Chandika Hathurusingha said he was pleased with the way he treated Sri Lanka’s best bowler from the second ball.
“What I liked is the way you treat Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s best bowler, from the second ball. You really put him back in his place. Showing that we are coming with intent. This is the character we want to see. You hit the main guy on the other side. You didn’t allow him to come into the game,” Coach Hathurusingha said.
He made the remarks during a chat with the Bangladesh team in the dressing room following the victory against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the second match of the three-match series in Chattogram on Friday, March 15, 2024. (NewsWire)
