Shakib Al Hasan knows that Bangladesh needs to bring their A-game if they want to make a comeback in the second Test against India at the Green Park in Kanpur. According to him, scoring 350-400 runs in the first innings would be a huge improvement and give the team a lot of confidence ¹.
To achieve this, Bangladesh needs to work on several areas. Key Areas for Improvement:
- Seizing Crucial Moments: Bangladesh had India under pressure on the first day of the first Test, but couldn’t capitalize on it. They need to be more proactive and patient to put India under pressure again ².
- Middle Order Resilience: Bangladesh’s middle order, comprising players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Litton Das, needs to show more resilience and grit ².
- Effective Bowling: Bangladesh’s bowling attack, including Shakib himself, needs to step up and take wickets regularly to restrict India’s scoring ².
Shakib’s own performance will be crucial, but there’s uncertainty around his availability due to a finger injury ³. If he plays, he’ll be eager to make a significant impact. The second Test starts on September 27, 2024, at 9:30 AM IST, and it’ll be interesting to see how Bangladesh responds to the challenge ¹.
