Chennai Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto does not want his team to rest on the laurels of their series win over Pakistan but rather focus on the process and adaptability required to beat a quality team like India in the inaugural test that begins on Thursday.
The 'Tigers' are on a high after a convincing 2-0 away win against Pakistan, the first in the country's 24-year Test history.
"I think we played very good cricket against Pakistan, which gives us a lot of confidence. But that is a thing of the past," he told reporters during the pre-match press conference here on Wednesday.
"We are here to play a new series and the dressing room believes that we can play very good cricket. We do not think about the result, but we try to follow our processes," said the 26-year-old captain with 29 years of experience. The tests said.
Despite his commendable performance in Pakistan, playing against India in India is a completely different game.
Shanto believes that conditions will hardly make a difference when a team faces a team like India, which has world-class players in all departments.
"I think they (India) are a very quality team. We know they have covered all the bases, like batting, bowling and fielding. But we are not thinking about the condition or the opponents. We are just thinking about ourselves."
One of the Bangladesh players to watch out for would be pacer Nahid Rana, who stunned the Pakistanis in the second Test in Rawalpindi with a five-wicket haul, including a game-changing spell in the second innings.
However, the skipper was cautious and reminded that his eyes will be focused on the entire rhythm unit, not just Nahid.
"Yes, it's very exciting, and the way he bowled against Pakistan is really impressive, it looks very good. But I won't focus entirely on any individual player.
"I think all the fast bowlers did a great job in Pakistan. I hope they do something good here."
Mainly in white-ball cricket and also in one of the Test matches during their last bilateral meeting in Dhaka in 2022, Bangladesh put themselves in winning positions but failed to close out the games, which many attribute to thinking too much down the line. goal instead of staying. in the present.
"I think in the last 10 to 15 years, most players have (gained) experience. Lately players are not getting too emotional. In the last few years, I felt like we have been better at controlling our emotions.
"And we're thinking about our game, not about what will happen if we lose or win. We're just trying to give 100% in every game. That's why he seems calm and follows every plan."
Over the past few days, there has been a touch of red dirt on Cheapuk's courts, allowing for some decent bouncing.
However, given India's dominance with spin, Shanto responded by saying that his team also has a decent and paced attack to counter the hosts.
"I think we have a very experienced spin bowling attack. But I think in recent years we have also had very good pace bowlers. I know they don't have that much experience, but they are capable of doing it. So, I'm not thinking too much about the bowling with spin or rhythm".
Commenting on the wicket, Shanto feels that it will all come down to how one adapts to it.
"As far as the wicket is concerned, it will be a good wicket. I don't want to talk too much about it. We will try to settle the wicket as soon as possible," he concluded.
The 'Tigers' are on a high after a convincing 2-0 away win against Pakistan, the first in the country's 24-year Test history.
"I think we played very good cricket against Pakistan, which gives us a lot of confidence. But that is a thing of the past," he told reporters during the pre-match press conference here on Wednesday.
"We are here to play a new series and the dressing room believes that we can play very good cricket. We do not think about the result, but we try to follow our processes," said the 26-year-old captain with 29 years of experience. The tests said.
Despite his commendable performance in Pakistan, playing against India in India is a completely different game.
Shanto believes that conditions will hardly make a difference when a team faces a team like India, which has world-class players in all departments.
"I think they (India) are a very quality team. We know they have covered all the bases, like batting, bowling and fielding. But we are not thinking about the condition or the opponents. We are just thinking about ourselves."
One of the Bangladesh players to watch out for would be pacer Nahid Rana, who stunned the Pakistanis in the second Test in Rawalpindi with a five-wicket haul, including a game-changing spell in the second innings.
However, the skipper was cautious and reminded that his eyes will be focused on the entire rhythm unit, not just Nahid.
"Yes, it's very exciting, and the way he bowled against Pakistan is really impressive, it looks very good. But I won't focus entirely on any individual player.
"I think all the fast bowlers did a great job in Pakistan. I hope they do something good here."
Mainly in white-ball cricket and also in one of the Test matches during their last bilateral meeting in Dhaka in 2022, Bangladesh put themselves in winning positions but failed to close out the games, which many attribute to thinking too much down the line. goal instead of staying. in the present.
"I think in the last 10 to 15 years, most players have (gained) experience. Lately players are not getting too emotional. In the last few years, I felt like we have been better at controlling our emotions.
"And we're thinking about our game, not about what will happen if we lose or win. We're just trying to give 100% in every game. That's why he seems calm and follows every plan."
Over the past few days, there has been a touch of red dirt on Cheapuk's courts, allowing for some decent bouncing.
However, given India's dominance with spin, Shanto responded by saying that his team also has a decent and paced attack to counter the hosts.
"I think we have a very experienced spin bowling attack. But I think in recent years we have also had very good pace bowlers. I know they don't have that much experience, but they are capable of doing it. So, I'm not thinking too much about the bowling with spin or rhythm".
Commenting on the wicket, Shanto feels that it will all come down to how one adapts to it.
"As far as the wicket is concerned, it will be a good wicket. I don't want to talk too much about it. We will try to settle the wicket as soon as possible," he concluded.
