The fast bowler Bangladesh Shoriful Islam has expressed his team’s determination to take over India in a two-match test series with their recent triumph over Pakistan.
Bangladesh scripted history by defeating Shan Masood-led Pakistan 2-0 to become the second team to whitewash Pakistan in a Test series on their home ground. Najmul Shanto’s side won both the sides played at Rawalpindi to whitewash the home side.
Shoriful admitted that defeating India in the home ground will be a different game. The left-arm seamers know that a solid performance against the two-time WTC finalists will be a massive advantage for Bangladesh.
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“Compared to Pakistan, India are more experienced in Test cricket. India are a big team and I feel that if we do well against them, we will be followed worldwide and everyone will look at us. If we can do well in India, it will make us happy. We are working hard, and we hope for the results to go our way,” said Shoriful.
“We try and start with a win because we had a decent series against Pakistan. Everyone is confident, and we will try our best and make use of the confidence,” the 23-year-old added.
India are top of the WTC points table for the ongoing cycle and will look to consolidate their position against the Lions. Bangladesh has secured the no.4 points table after their historic win against Pakistan.
With BCCI announcing India’s squad for the 1st test, it will be interesting to see how Bangladesh names the squad and reacts to the opponents’ team.
The first test between India and Bangladesh will be played between September 19 and 23 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, while the second test will be played at Green Park from September 27 onwards.
