The Bangladesh team has come under criticism after letting a 1-0 lead slip against the UAE, ultimately losing the three-match series 2-1. In response, the skipper has stressed the need for greater consistency in their performances if they aim to compete with the top teams on the global stage.
“This is a different ball game. We, however, have the belief that we can beat any team in the world,” he added.
“We have to play good cricket. We are not focused on the opposition. I am not only focused on the team’s result, which doesn’t always come your way. I think what’s more important is how we are playing the game. If we can play sticking to a process, we will have more chance of a good result.”
Bangladesh started the series on a strong note with a comfortable 27-run win in the first match against the UAE. However, lacklustre bowling performances in the following two games saw them fail to defend totals of 205 and 162, allowing the UAE to clinch a significant series victory.
“It is expected that there will be discussions and criticism when we don’t play well. We always try to play good cricket. We don’t want to repeat our mistakes of the past. I think we can have a good series,” he further said.