In a shocking and blunt assessment Bangladesh cricket teamspeech in India, Tamim Iqbal stunned fans and critics alike with his brutally honest revelation.
The veteran opener, known for his calm demeanor on the field, did not mince words when addressing the performance of the Bangladesh team after India won the Test series 2-0 on October 1.
Tamim Iqbal’s shocking assessment of Bangladesh’s Test tour of India is going viral
Bangladesh are looking to prove their worth on the international stage and Tamim’s harsh assessment of the team’s performance in the last two-match Test series. Team India it’s more than a wake-up call.
Tamim’s underwhelming performance in the Test series has left Tamim reeling and his outspoken criticism was a reflection of deeper problems plaguing the team.
The commentator argued that the visitors walked away with nothing – no growth, no progress, no valuable lessons and absolutely nothing from the crucial Test tour of India.
When asked about key performances for Bangladesh from this Test series, Tamim Iqbal said, “Nothing! Absolutely nothing.”
Key takeaways for Bangladesh from this series?
Tamim Iqbal – Nothing! Absolutely nothing. pic.twitter.com/TdFcNwttnv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 1, 2024
In his short and scathing assessment, Tamim questioned the direction of Bangladesh cricket and highlighted the current crisis, saying the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) may need to take drastic measures to address the team’s lack of progress.
It may be noted that before the tour of India, the Bangla Tigers had registered a historic tear in the two-match Test series in Pakistan, but they were completely underwhelmed in India. However, the Bangladeshi bowlers have been quite impressive but the batting has really let the team down in the Test series.
Najmul Hossain Shanto blames poor batting for Test series loss to India
Meanwhile, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto blamed a disappointing batting performance in both the Test matches for his team’s 0-2 drubbing against India. He stressed the importance of capitalizing when the dough is folded.
He pointed out that many of their players faced 30-40 balls but failed to convert those starts into significant scores, which is very important in Test cricket. Shanto also emphasized how important it is to set up big shots when a player settles down.
He lauded the batting of India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja at a pivotal moment in the game, saying their partnership was the turning point and ultimately cost Bangladesh the first Test.
Furthermore, the Bangladesh captain also acknowledged the need for the bowling unit to learn from such moments and focus on how to take important wickets during crucial partnerships. On a positive note, Shanto was delighted with Mominul Haque’s knock in the second innings in the Kanpur Test.
Shanto said in the post-game presentation: “We didn’t do well in both tests. We have to fight well in these conditions. “If you look at our shots, we played 30-40 balls.”
