I’m Looking Forward To Get Some Tips From Ravichandran Ashwin: Mehedi Hasan

Feb 3, 2017 at 3:25 PM

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I’m Looking Forward To Get Some Tips From Ravichandran Ashwin: Mehedi Hasan

Bangladesh spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz has said he is looking forward to taking some tips from world No. 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin when his team takes on India in the one-off Test match starting February 9 in Hyderabad.

The 19-year-old made a memorable start to his Test career when he took 19 wickets in the two-match series against England last year to bag the Man of the Series award. However, the youngster struggled to replicate his performance in the recently concluded Test series in New Zealand, where he took only four wickets in two Tests. But with pitches in India set to assist the spinners, he’ll back himself to do well and is also eyeing to gain some precious tips from Indian ace Ravichandran Ashwin.

“Ashwin is a world class cricketer. I’m looking forward to consult him to get some tips after the game,” Miraz told bdnews24.com before Bangladesh left for Hyderabad on Thursday (February 2).

“And I will be able to see up close how he bowls during a match. That experience will be very useful for me,” he said.

He is also backing his team to get a good result against the Virat Kohli-led side.

“We have many fine spinners with experience in our team. I am also there with Shakib and Taijul. We have to be consistent in India. They have very good batsmen, but if we can bowl in the right areas, it will be possible to get a good (result),” he said.

Meanwhile, Taijul Islam, who went wicketless for 85 runs in 20 overs in the one-off Test against India in 2015 at Fatullah, said Bangladeshi spinners can do well if they get a turning wicket in Hyderbad.

“The Fatullah game was played on a flat wicket. India’s batting line-up is quite long and they are good against spin,” he said.

“Hopefully, we will be able to produce something good if we bowl in the right places this time. Getting assistance from the track will be a bonus.”

“We have good spinners in our team now. Miraz, Shakib and the others are all good. If the track in India is a spinning one, our spinners will surely (make good use of it),” he added.

Soumya Sarkar also sounded excited to be a part of Bangladesh’s first Test in India.

“The personal goal is obviously to play well. Everybody is excited because it is our first Test in India. I will try to make the match a memorable one if I get the chance,” Sarkar said.

Fast-bowler Taskin Ahmed also echoed sentiments of his teammates.

“This Test carries great significance. I will try to give my best and bowl some spells which can turn the match around for us. I am lucky to get a place in the Test team,” he said.

Prior to the Test match, Bangladesh will play a two-day warm-up game against India A beginning on Sunday.

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