The narrative of Bangladesh's batting struggles has become all too familiar, with the recent series against South Africa serving as yet another reminder of the deficiencies that persist within the team. The batting lineup has frequently faltered, raising concerns about their capability to perform consistently on the international stage.

One notable tendency observed among many Bangladeshi batters is their inclination to play more shots on the leg side, often pulling deliveries that could have been effectively struck on the off side. While this approach can yield runs, it becomes challenging to sustain success in international cricket where bowlers can easily exploit these patterns. To thrive at this level, it is essential for batters to expand their repertoire of shots to include the off side, enhancing their overall effectiveness.

Towhid Hridoy, a mainstay in the Bangladesh ODI lineup, remains confident about his batting techniques. Speaking to the media before the team's departure to Dubai for the upcoming Afghanistan series, Hridoy commented, “I don’t see any deficit in my off-side game. If you think there is, then I’ll have to work on it. To me, it doesn’t seem that way. Other players from different countries score runs while playing shots from one side, and there’s no deficit then. But when we do it, it seems there is a deficit. I believe what matters is the runs, and getting runs is crucial.”

Bangladesh are set to face Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series, with the first match scheduled for November 6 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. As the team prepares to take on the Afghan side, fans will be eager to see if they can break free from their batting rut and deliver a strong performance.