Flying Bangladesh
One of my friends asked me, “Can other do what Mustafiz did?” I replied, I do not know, but I know that none did in the past what the young Bangladeshi pace bowler did against India and South Africa.
He is the lone bowler in the world who scored hat-tricks in his debut matches in both the shorter and the longer versions of cricket. Hat’s off to the 19-year old youth from Satkhira.
My friend again said to me, “Do you think that he should work on Wasim Akram if he wants to survive for longer period of time in cricket? I said, “I cannot give such advice because I am not a cricket expert. But it is true that Wasim took a very short run and then sent fierce delivery. By this he saved his energy for future. Mustafiz can follow him as fast bowler.
I told my friend that Bangladesh sowed several plants of successes. These are self-confidence, patience, perseverance and fighting spirit. The hosts dominated the rain washed first Test match as long as it was played. Had Bangladesh dismissed the South Africa in their second innings before stump on the fourth day, the victory would have been at sight, much Hashim Amla advertised his team’s chance.
Bangladesh now need to beat World Champions Australia in the one-day internationals to become unofficial world champions. The team from Oceania is likely to visit Bangladesh in the 4th quarter of this year. The two teams will also play the Test series.
But rumour goes in the air that Australia are refusing to play one-day international (ODI) series against Bangladesh. So, we request our Cricket Board in this regard.
Khurshida Haque
Dhaka
