Bangladesh's Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is confident that his team can bounce back from their recent poor performance against a Cricket Australia XI. Despite a collapse to 54 all out, Shanto believes that the team has prepared well for the upcoming Test match against Australia, which will be played on bouncy wickets. He emphasizes the importance of tackling the bounce and adapting to the conditions, especially with a world-class bowling attack on the other side.
Shanto highlights the team's recent rise in Test cricket, with a 2-0 win over Pakistan at home in May, which has placed them at No. 4 on the World Test Championship table. He also points to their 2-1 ODI series win against Australia, which gives them confidence and a sense of improvement as a team.
The captain mentions that the team has been working hard on their batting and bowling, and he is hopeful that they can perform well in the Test match. He also mentions that the team has been preparing on bouncy wickets at home, which gives them an idea of what to expect in Australia.
One of the key factors in Bangladesh's success will be the performance of their lower-middle order, particularly with the inclusion of Litton Das, who has been passed fit for the Test. Shanto also hints that the team is likely to field both frontline spinners, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, in the XI with three fast bowlers.
However, despite Shanto's confidence, Australia appears to be a strong favorite, with their first-choice bowling attack of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon all in the XI. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is without their pace spearhead Nahid Rana, and their head coach Phil Simmons has expressed concerns about the team's recent performance.
Overall, Shanto's confidence in the team's ability to bounce back from their recent poor performance is a positive sign, and it will be interesting to see how they perform against Australia in the upcoming Test match.
