Mushfiqur explains causes of sending Mominul at seven down
Abeda AshrafEditor
Posted - 2017-09-07T19:51:09+06:00
Updated - 2017-09-07T19:51:09+06:00
Bangladesh lost 2 wickets in 32 runs in their second innings of the second Test by the time batting at number three,
also failed to score, lost his wicket at 5. Team management deprived
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Upon surprise, Mominul was sent to bat at number eight, even after
. At the end of the match, skipper
was asked about the behind cause of the decision.
Backing the decision, Bangladesh Test skipper told there were certain reasons to send Mominul down the order.
“We pondered over that before sending Mominul in that position. There were some technical issues. We needed a left handed batsman at number four because of the situation. But it was not successful which caused so many questions to rise at the end.”
“Nasir batted well at number four in the previous innings. If he could perform well in the second innings in that position, no one would say anything now. Besides, Shakib always bat at number five,” Mushfiqur said.