Published on 12:00 AM, March 20, 2017

WHAT THEY SAID

Bangladesh cricketer Sabbir Rahman (L), captain Mushfiqur Rahim (C) and fielder Shakib Al Hasan (R) unsuccessfully appeal for the wicket of Sri Lankan batsman Suranga Lakmal (2R) during the fourth day of the second and final Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at The P. Sara Oval Cricket Stadium in Colombo on March 18, 2017. File Photo: AFP

Yes, yes, yes... after a long time. It was good to hear it

-- Courtney Walsh, who said before the match that he wants to hear the victory song after the 100th Test.

As a team, the England one [win in Dhaka in 2016] was very important. And this too, it's the hundredth Test, so this is also very important. How can I decide? After losing the Galle Test, all the seniors decided that we would have a meeting before each and every game from now. I think that was the game changer. The birthday [Tamim turned 28 today] will be with family. Of course, this is the best possible birthday gift.

-- Tamim Iqbal

This is feeling very good. Hundredth Test, I didn't think I would be able to play, but I got the opportunity and thankfully played well, and I am happy that the team won. No I have not been able to forget the pain [of being at the crease during the 21-run defeat to England in the Chittagong Test, his debut match]. This win has lessened it a little, but that still hurts.

-- Sabbir Rahman

The two are different. That [win against England  in Dhaka in 2016] was the first win against a big team and this is also against a big team in their own backyard. All in all I am elated.

-- Taijul Islam

When I came in, I made up my mind that I would try and finish the match as soon as possible. I am not thinking about how I played, just playing in the match feels good. Beating Sri Lanka feels good. Winning feels good.

-- Mehedi Hasan

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