POBNEWS24,Dhaka Jan 2, 2022: ‘He will be the next superstar of Bangladesh’ টেস্ট Test captain Muminul Haque had predicted Mahmudul Hasan on the eve of the Mount Manganui Test. On the day of his century against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup last year, he saw a future star in Test captain Mahmudul.
Mahmudul also received praise from Mehdi Hasan Miraj at the end of the second day of the Mount Manganui Test today. At the end of the day, playing 211 balls, Mahmudul remained unbeaten on 80 runs, or did not think he is playing only the second Test of his career! Based on his batting, Bangladesh team finished the day with 175 runs for 2 wickets.
“Joy (Mahmudul) batted very well, it was positive for the team,” Miraj told an online press conference at the end of the day’s play. He was a new player, it didn’t look like he was batting. Adapted very well. We all know about his abilities. Played well in the under-19 stage, played well at home, then the national team. But as soon as it starts, Bangladesh has a lot to give. ‘
Fast bowler Shariful Islam, who showed dominance on the previous day, still saw the wicket at the beginning. Spinner Mirage did the rest. New Zealand’s lower order collapsed with 3 wickets. New Zealand lost 5 wickets for 60 runs and were all out for 326 runs, which is the second lowest score of New Zealand against Bangladesh.
“Our bowlers did well yesterday and today,” Miraj said. Among the bowlers, Shariful has captured the rhythm. Took 3 wickets. His wickets were important. When we first started, it was important for us to take 5 wickets. ‘
However, the most important event of the day was the pair of 104 runs made by 239 balls for the second wicket in Mahmudul with Nazmul Hasan. In the words of Miraj, ‘The batsmen are also doing very well. The second wicket was crucial to the pair. Joy and Shantar (Nazmul Hasan) are the most important in the pair. It has been very good for our team. You see, for some time now we have not been able to get any pair from the top order. This pair will give us confidence.
However, in order to continue the dominance in the test, you have to bat well on the third day as well. “We still have a lot left,” Miraj warned. We have to play in the process. ‘
