Skip to content Najmul Hossain Shanto knows his bowlers cannot bail out Bangladesh forever without substantial scoreboard support. The Bangladesh captain made it clear that establishing a commanding total early remains decisive for his side. Without those tallies, even the sharpest bowling spells end up wasted across grueling sessions in the field.
Najmul Hossain Shanto stressed that it is “very important for the whole batting unit to perform” instead of relying on isolated heroics. When the Bangladesh cricket team builds substantial first innings totals, the match shifts in their favor. It relieves pressure on the bowlers and forces the opposition into defensive cricket.
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What Najmul Hossain Shanto expects from his top order
For years, the batting line-up has struggled with consistency in Test cricket, leaving the bowlers defending modest targets. Shanto wants every specialist batter to take ownership instead of waiting for middle-order bailouts. Collective responsibility gives the squad their best chance to dictate terms from the opening session.
The skipper believes a solid foundation changes how the bowlers attack. When the team posts big first innings runs, the fielders can stay aggressive and create sustained wicket-taking opportunities. That margin of error allows the bowling group to set attacking fields without fear.
Why Najmul Hossain Shanto trusts his bowlers
Najmul Hossain Shanto remains confident that his bowling attack can “compete” against high-caliber opposition if given runs to work with. Bangladesh has developed good bowling depth in recent years, but sustained pressure requires enough runs on the board. Bowlers need rest between innings to stay threatening.
If batters deliver the totals Najmul Hossain Shanto demands, his bowlers have the skill to take 20 wickets. All eyes now turn to the upcoming fixture to see whether Bangladesh’s top order can back up Shanto’s words.
Source: ESPNcricinfo
