Bangladesh rounded off their first-ever home Test series win over Pakistan, clinching the second Test by 78 runs. 

It is a triumph, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes, is a result of investing in the current set of players. “Credit goes to all the players, they have been working really hard,” he said afterwards.

“We changed something, we tried to build our team. And if you look at world cricket, if you want to build something you have to change.”Primary among the changes has been the quality performance from Bangladesh’s pace unit. 

“Our fast bowlers did a great job in hot conditions, on a flat wicket. That is something we always wanted to improve,” Shanto stated. 

The pacers were at the forefront of Bangladesh’s successive wins over Pakistan, accounting for a total of 18 wickets during the two matches in testing conditions. Leading their charge was Nahid Rana, who finished the series with 11 scalps.

However, Shanto also noted the contributions of the lower order in the batting lineup that helped set the tone for wins in Mirpur and Sylhet.“Our tailenders also contribute a lot. Those are the things we wanted to improve and I hope we continue (to play this way).”

Source:Ndtv