Taskin Ahmed Talks About Bangladesh’s Batting Struggles in T20 World Cup

Bangladesh’s vice-captain Taskin Ahmed discussed the team’s batting issues that led to their exit from the T20 World Cup in the Super 8 stage. Despite having a chance to qualify for the semi-finals, Bangladesh’s batters struggled, especially against Afghanistan. Taskin highlighted the off-form of senior players and the challenging pitches in the USA. He remains hopeful for improvement and praised the team’s bowling performance and their achievement of reaching the Super 8.

Challenges Faced

Taskin mentioned that the senior players’ off-form affected the team, but they remained united off the field. He noted that the top three batters struggled to provide a positive start, with Litton Das being the only one to score a fifty in the Super 8. Towhid Hridoy’s 153 runs stood out but lacked support from others.

Pitch Conditions

Taskin felt that the batters found it easier to play on the West Indies surface compared to the tricky pitches in the USA. He observed that all teams’ batting departments suffered in the USA, where bowlers had more help.

Hope for Improvement

Taskin expressed hope for a quick recovery from the batting slump and emphasized the team’s slow but steady improvement in T20s. He acknowledged the fans’ frustration and promised to give their best in future matches.

Positives and Negatives

Despite the disappointment, Taskin highlighted some positives from the campaign, such as the bowlers’ performance and the team’s achievement of winning three matches in the T20 World Cup for the first time. He concluded by acknowledging the team’s failure to meet expectations but remained optimistic about future performances.