Bangladesh Assistant Coach Expects Litton to Learn from Mistakes

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin expressed his expectations from Litton Das, saying he hopes the batsman will learn from his mistakes and not repeat them in the future. Litton was out for 90 after gloving a reverse sweep that ballooned off his arm and was caught by Kusal Mendis.

Salahuddin praised Mushfiqur Rahim's work ethic and mental toughness, saying he is someone who can genuinely inspire the team. He also commended Najmul Hossain Shanto for his mental toughness, despite playing with a swollen finger.

The coach emphasized that Bangladesh cannot get complacent, even with a total of nearly 500 runs. He believes the team needs to work hard to take wickets and control the match until the end.

Key Quotes

• "Litton batted with much control. He batted calmly. I think it was his only bad shot in the game. It can happen in cricket. He can learn from this, and play bigger innings."
• "I think he (Mushfiqur) is someone who can genuinely inspire the team. He's experienced. Even though he hasn't been scoring runs in the last few matches, his work ethic, constant desire to improve, and the character he consistently shows in the dressing room – these are all qualities you want from a senior player."
• "It is hard to tell who is in the driving seat. It depends on who is winning each session. We will try to control the match right till the end, by winning each session."