Mushtaq Ahmed Says Bangladesh Lack Game Awareness

Bangladesh spin consultant Mushtaq Ahmed opines that the side lacks game awareness, particularly in Test cricket.

Quotes from Mushtaq Ahmed:

"I don't think there's a lack of confidence. Maybe lack of Test cricket process. It is about game awareness. When to leave the ball and when I have to play tightly. (How) I have to see off these five overs."

"I disagree with you saying about lack of skill. Maybe the patience levels can be better. Test cricket is all about playing according to the situation. It is about surviving that period of 40 minutes."

"Mindset. They just have to understand the situation."

"Can you grow a tree in a day? Keep watering it, keep believing that as a gardener. Sometimes we have to believe that first, as coaches. You can't grow a tree in a day. This tree will sooner or later show you how much shed and fruit they can give you."

"Good question ( Bangladesh are failing to pick wickets regularly after reducing the team to six or seven wickets) We have to focus on that thing. I think Taijul bowled brilliantly. He has very good variations but they played him very well."

"When sometimes you achieve your goals or outcomes, you forget the process. Good teams do things consistently. They remember the processes of winning matches. It is our duty as coaches to keep reminding them about the process."

"They should work hard as much as they can. Losing four wickets is not a big deal. A coach has to tell players that in any situation, they have to fight and believe."