Bangladesh's Series Win Raises Questions About Their Approach

Bangladesh's victory in the second Test against Zimbabwe has sparked debate about their approach to cricket. The team's decision to prepare a turning track in Chattogram, which led to a six-match losing streak at home ending, has raised questions about whether they have moved forward or backward.

Return to Old Ways

The return of three spinners in the playing XI, at the expense of a pace bowler, suggests that Bangladesh has reverted to old ways to salvage pride. This decision has been questioned by many within the cricketing fraternity in Bangladesh, who feel that it may not be the right approach against stronger teams.

Former Selector's Concerns

Former national selector Habibul Bashar expressed his frustration with the decision, saying that it may be a one-off Test match. He feels that Bangladesh should not rely on spinners against lowly-ranked teams and that they should focus on developing their pace attack.

Senior Assistant Coach's Defense

Senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin defended the decision, saying that it was a tactical move to take advantage of the conditions in Chattogram. He emphasized that the team's bowlers, both pacers and spinners, performed well in the second Test and that they still have full confidence in their pacers.

Limitations and Future Challenges

Salahuddin also acknowledged that Bangladesh has limitations and that they need to pass many hurdles to improve their cricket. He emphasized that one or two top-level results do not determine the direction of a team's cricket and that they need to focus on developing their players through proper training.