[Tehsin]

(.... everyone else is left speechless)

SELECTORS SHOCKED

The Bangladesh selectors were shocked like all others with the performance of the home team.

"I was encouraged by some good performances in the Challenge Trophy to make a change in the team. But it did not click," said chief selector Aliul Islam.

"I thought Anwar Hossain (debutant) was a suitable for Test cricket and that's why I included him in the squad. I would not say he has failed. He needs more time to settle down there," he said.

When asked why they gambled Anwar with Al-Shahriar who scored highest runs in the recent South Africa tour, Aliul said that they wanted to see whether anybody else could also play in the opening position.

"Al-Shahriar is a proven player. We wanted to see how Anwar plays in his position," said Aliul.