‘Not pressure, it’s inspiring’ – Najmul on being in WTC top four

By Alex, CricTips Editorial Team · How we predict.

Bangladesh’s WTC Focus – Najmul Hossain

• Current standing: 4th in the World Test Championship, a slim chance of finishing in the top two.
• Upcoming series: Two‑Test series against West Indies at Sher‑e‑Bangla National Cricket Stadium, starting 28 Oct.
• Mindset: Najmul stresses staying present – “I’m only thinking about this Test, not the next.” He wants the team to keep playing the process that has worked for them over the last few years.
• Inspiration over pressure: Being in the top four is “inspiring” rather than a source of pressure. The team’s confidence was boosted by the historic win in Darwin against Australia, and the players’ desire to improve in Test cricket has only grown.
• Goal: A 20‑30 % improvement from the current level could lift Bangladesh’s position further.

Player updates

• Mushfiqur Rahim: Sustained a hand injury during practice on the eve of the first Test. He is receiving ice treatment; his availability remains uncertain but Najmul believes he is “fine so far.”
• Litton Kumar Das: Still recovering from a right hip‑joint injury sustained in the one‑off Test against Afghanistan. Najmul notes Litton is working on fitness but no definitive medical report yet.

Coaching changes

• Batting coach: Mohammad Ashraful was axed; High‑Performance Unit head coach Mohammad Salahuddin has taken over on an interim basis for the Windies home series. Najmul says the transition should be smooth, as the new coach has worked with the team before.

Key takeaways for the writer: Focus on Najmul’s process‑driven approach, the team’s confidence post‑Darwin win, the injury status of Mushfiqur and Litton, and the coaching shuffle. All other fluff, URLs, and repetitive commentary have been omitted.