IND vs BAN: Our plan after first session was to be affected person, says India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has stated that India had been affected person after they failed to select up any wickets within the first session towards Bangladesh at Chattogram. Zakir Hasan smashed a century on his debut as Bangladesh completed Day 4 at 272/6 on the board, nonetheless needing 241 extra runs to win towards India.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 17, 2022 18:45 IST

Mhambrey says Siraj places in an extended of effort (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has stated that India had been affected person after they failed to select up any wickets within the first session towards Bangladesh at Chattogram. Zakir Hasan smashed a century on his debut as Bangladesh completed Day 4 at 272/6 on the board, nonetheless needing 241 extra runs to win towards India.

Speaking after the tip of Day 4, Mhambrey stated the dialogue after the primary session was to stay affected person and search for alternatives.

“The discussion after the first session was to be patient. We knew the wicket would be easy and we did realize that. We spoke to the bowlers and they said it’s a much easier wicket to bat on. So we knew it’d be hard work and we had to be patient and it hit those right areas to create those opportunities,” stated Mhambrey.

He went on to say that he was very pleased with how the sport progressed, as India pulled the sport again by selecting up six wickets.

“Very happy with how things have progressed. I think we pulled it back, picking up six wickets. This has given us a little in-road to the game right now. In the first session tomorrow, nothing changes. We still have to bowl in the right areas, be patient and wait for those opportunities. Overall, I’m happy with the way we bowled,” Mhambrey added.

The former India cricketer additionally showered reward on Mohammed Siraj, saying it’s very heartening to see the quantity of effort he places into his bowling.

“Very heartening to see how he has bowled, especially when you know that you’re going to bowl on a fat wicket. The amount of effort that he has put, speaks a lot about his character and the attitude he carries in the game. And you see that every day, every Test match he has played,” stated Mhambrey.

He added that Siraj created wicket-taking alternatives for India all through the match, even on a flat wicket.

“From a coaching perspective, it’s very heartening to see because he gives you that opportunity to pick up wickets for the team, and that’s what he’s done. Even on a flat wicket, he has picked up wickets for us. Even in the second innings, he did create opportunities using the reverse swing as well,” Mhambrey added.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Dec 17, 2022