'We have to accept reality'
Being motivated will be the biggest challenge for the Tigers when they play their series against a comparatively weaker side like Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe series provided some relief after Australia had postponed their scheduled tour, but the reality is that the Tigers were looking forward to bigger challenges since they were doing so well against the top-ranked sides. And when Nasir Hossain talked to reporters outside the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium after practice yesterday, the all-rounder could not avoid that reality.
"We personally feel that we enjoy playing against big teams and had we played against them we would have learnt a lot. Had we performed we would also have been under the limelight. So yes, from that perspective we were sad not to play the Tests against Australia. But we can't do anything about this now. We have to accept reality," said Nasir.
However he was quick to remind that Bangladesh would need to play good cricket to be successful, even against a weaker side like Zimbabwe.
"With regards to the Zimbabwe series all I can say is that we are practising and we will be able to do well Insha Allah. There's no such thing as a small series. Every series is important for the players. Those who play well, they play seriously against both big and small teams. Personally I feel that Zimbabwe is slightly weaker than the other sides which have toured here, but then again the game can change in one day. The team which plays better on that day will win," he explained.
When asked about his personal goal, Nasir said, "I am trying to increase my scoring shots and score quickly. I am practicing that way considering the Twenty20 World Cup [to be held in India next year]. I have a slight injury so I can't bowl right now, but I will start [bowling] after two days.
While Nasir isn't bowling right now, once the series starts Bangladesh will definitely look forward to seeing Nasir continue his good form with both bat and ball.
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