Mominul Haque played good in both innings of the current Sylhet Test, but he wasn't able to turn his good start into a big score in the second innings. The experienced batter looked very unhappy.

Mominul almost made it to fifty again on day 3 after a strong fifty in the first innings, but he was out for 47 runs off 84 balls, just missing the fifty.  His dismissal caused Bangladesh's effort to stumble for a short time, but the team still finished the day strong at 194/4, with a lead of 112 runs, thanks to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's unbeaten fifty (60*).

Speaking at the post-day press conference, Mominul said he expected more from himself, especially given his role as a senior player in the squad. “Before this match, I had about five days of preparation. Alhamdulillah, at least that much. In Tests, we don’t play thinking about a hundred — rather, how to survive four or five sessions. As a senior, I think I should’ve batted for at least three to four sessions. That would’ve put the team in a much stronger position.”

Mominul also addressed the reliance on tail-enders for lower-order contributions but clarified that their support is a bonus, not a strategy. “Mushfiqur bhai, Shanto, and I — we are the ones expected to score. But if the tail-enders can add 50 runs, it could turn out to be match-winning. That doesn’t mean we depend on them — it's just a plus if they contribute.”

Commenting on the lack of top-order consistency, Mominul didn’t shy away from admitting personal responsibility, “It’s easy to blame multiple players. But those who get set and then get out — like me or Joy — we carry the bigger responsibility. Those who get out for under 10 often don’t even get the chance to settle. The onus is more on me.”

On questions about the team’s struggles against extra bounce, Mominul pointed out the difference between short balls and bounce generated by tall bowlers, “There’s a difference between short balls and extra bounce. Muzarabani is 6'8", and that bounce can be unplayable at times. But as a batter, you have to find a way to manage it.”

Mominul also dismissed the idea that the team underestimated Zimbabwe, “We’ve been bowling well in recent series, but the batting isn’t consistent. I don’t think anyone took Zimbabwe lightly. We’ve had Test Championship matches, and this time the pitch wasn’t flat or spin-friendly like before — it was a bit different.”

As a former Test captain, Mominul sees progress in the current squad compared to his own tenure, “The team is much better now than during my time as captain. Back then, we didn’t have as many quality bowlers. I really struggled with the bowling unit. Now, the bowling and fielding setup is much improved. Only the batting needs to catch up.”

And when asked if he would consider taking on the captaincy again? “Oh no! That chapter’s closed. I’m not thinking about that at all,” he added with a laugh.