If you go ten years ago, you will see a completely different picture. In domestic cricket, a pacer had to wander wildly to find a team. He played years after years without getting a team. Due to which many have lost interest. Many promising pacers’ careers have been nipped in the bud.
Photo: Feroz Ahmed
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Photo: Feroz Ahmed
There was a time when Bangladesh depended on spinners. A lot has changed since then. Pacers are also fighting at an equal pace now. Even brighter in recent times. Often changing the image of many matches. And the entire Bangladesh team is inspired by the pacers’ performance.
Bangladesh got a great win against Ireland the previous day. The Tigers were excellent in every category. The record score came in a wonderful batting. Then the solid performance of the bowlers. Especially the Pacers. The Irish could not even fight against the cannon of Ibadat-Taskins. Earlier, pacers played an effective role in whitewashing England in T20.
Latest news on The Daily Star Bangla Google News Channel. However, if the context goes back ten years, a completely different picture can be seen. In domestic cricket, a pacer had to wander wildly to find a team. He played years after years without getting a team. Due to which many have lost interest. Many promising pacers’ careers have been nipped in the bud.
The fielders-batters are now looking for inspiration in the rise of the energized pacers. Praising the pacers, spin bowling coach of the Bangladesh team Rangana Herath said, ‘We are all inspired by the pacers. We have a good fast bowling attack now. Overall, we have a good batting and pace and spin bowlers. It is good for Bangladesh cricket.’
Leaving the so-called spin-friendly wicket, Bangladesh has made a sporting wicket in Sylhet. And there, the Tigers are on fire in all categories. Keeping ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Bangladesh has created such wickets out of their known strengths. “We don’t know what kind of wickets we will get, especially in the World Cup,” Herath said. We have to be ready for any kind of pitch. There was not much support for the spinners. But even on this pitch we have been able to bowl well (spin too)”
“I think it was a great team effort from all members of the team,” Dapute said of the win against the Irish. Especially Tauhid and Shakib, then Mushfiq and Yasir too. Their offensive style was excellent. We are showing our brand of cricket right now. Hopefully we will do the same tomorrow.’
