Tait rues new-ball miss as Nissanka punishes Bangladesh

Tait Rues New-Ball Miss as Nissanka Punishes Bangladesh

Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait believes the team could have done better with the first new ball as Sri Lanka replied strongly to Bangladesh's 495, ending Day 3 on 368 for 4.

Tait's Thoughts

• "It is a good batting wicket. It was difficult conditions for fast bowlers today."
• "We could have started better with the first new ball. We probably missed out."
• "Today was a good batting day, we saw that. It probably hasn't spun as much as maybe people thought it would on the third day."

Backing Nahid Rana

• "Anyone that bowls that pace, he should get the new ball from time to time."
• "I think this is his eighth Test. It is early in his career."
• "There's a lot of attention and expectation on him. I don't know if Bangladesh have ever had a fast bowler as exciting as him."

Nissanka's Disappointment

• "I was disappointed with the way I got out. I knew I had to see off the new ball, but I thought the shot was on."
• "This is my first Test hundred at home so I was very happy to get there."
• "Since scoring a hundred in England, the big runs had eluded me, so I was trying to make the most today."