Bangladesh Coach on Indian Cricket Team
Bangladesh Coach Chandika Hathurusingha remains cautious about India’s dominant form. While Afghanistan and the Netherlands surprised with victories, a Bangladesh win against India wouldn’t classify as an upset. It was given their recent successes against their subcontinental neighbors. However, Hathurusingha acknowledges that India’s current squad is a formidable force.
Bangladesh’s Recent Success Against India
There are Bangladesh’s a favorable track record against India in recent encounters. The Bangladesh Coach recognizes the challenges posed by World Cup matches. The coach is hopeful that Bangladesh can deliver a strong performance against India. He emphasized the need to start the tournament well. He’s confident that the team’s past successes against India will boost their confidence.
India’s Dominance in the World Cup
Hathurusingha, the Bangladesh Coach commends India for their exceptional performance in the World Cup. He highlights India’s strengths in all aspects of the game, from their formidable fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to experienced spinners and a strong batting lineup. Hathurusingha is particularly impressed by India’s fearless and enjoyable style of play in this tournament, coupled with strong home support.
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India has demonstrated their dominance by defeating Australia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan through a combination of excellent bowling and formidable batting. They’ve consistently fielded first, restricted their opponents to below-par totals, and then efficiently chased down targets, led by the brilliant Rohit Sharma.
Shakib al Hasan’s Fitness Dilemma
Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan is recovering from a left quadriceps niggle. He has undergone scans to assess his fitness. Hathurusingha mentioned that Shakib had a productive batting session. He engaged in light running. However, his availability for the World Cup match against India hinges on his fitness. Hathurusingha emphasized that they won’t risk Shakib’s participation if he isn’t fully fit. The final decision is to be made based on his condition.
Wrap Up
The Bangladesh Coach Chandika Hathurusingha acknowledges India’s dominant form and the challenges his team faces. Bangladesh has enjoyed recent successes against India.
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Hathurusingha understands the heightened stakes of World Cup matches. He commends India’s comprehensive skills and fearless playing style which have made them a formidable force.