The second. Eight of their batsmen scored in single figures in the first innings, while captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Kavem Hodge both struck half-centuries in the second, but the rest of the team did not contribute much.
Bangladesh defeated the West Indies by 101 runs at Sabina Park in Jamaica in the second Test match. The two-game Test series ended in a 1-1 draw. Concerns have been expressed regarding the hitting unit. The hosts were bowled out for 146 runs in the first innings and 185 in
Kraigg Brathwaite opened up about the subpar batting display by saying that the guys weren’t performing up to par.
He saw that the players lacked intent in both innings and were unable to perform well under duress. He also discussed the positives, saying that in order for the players to perform better, their mentality must shift.
“Not to the extent that we are aware it is possible. When it comes to the quantity of games they play, they are young men. It’s about doing better under pressure. As hitters, we may perform much better. It’s something that needs to be done, in my opinion; the thinking needs to shift. We need to practise as a team to have the intention in both innings. There are still many advantages. Greaves receives his first 100. We did well at bowling. Jayden did a great job bowling that period. Before the next series, there is a lag. We must return and have faith in ourselves,” Brathwaite stated.
Our fast bowling team has been steadily becoming better: Taskin Ahmed
Alongside Jayden Seales, Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed was named Player of the Series after taking 11 wickets. The 29-year-old spoke candidly after concluding the series, saying that the board is making quality pitches to aid the seamers and that the fast bowling group in the Bangladeshi team is steadily getting better.
“Very pleased about this. Returning to Test cricket wasn’t simple. had a shoulder injury. I’ve put a lot of effort into this, and I hope to do so for many more. We are working very hard, and we are succeeding because of the procedure we are using. Our fast bowling team has been steadily getting better over the past three years. The BCB is also attempting to get fast bowlers to take good wickets. In the future, perhaps, Bangladesh will have more talented pace bowlers, Taskin stated.
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