Mushfiqur: 'The biggest change is the belief that we can beat any team' (ESPNCricinfo, Isam)

[Zeeshan]

'The biggest change is the belief that we can beat any team'

Mushfiqur Rahim regrets his hasty resignation from captaincy, but despite the pressure of the job and the fixing scandal, he is satisfied with the team's consistency in the last six months
Interview by Mohammad Isam
June 15, 2013

The six months between November 2012 and May 2013 have been eventful for Bangladesh. They had major wins against West Indies at home and made significant progress in Sri Lanka. But there was also the disappointment of losing to Zimbabwe, of Mushfiqur Rahim's impetuous decision to resign as captain, and the match-fixing scandal that followed. Mushfiqur looks back at the highs and lows of the 2012-13 season, and the overall change in Bangladesh cricket, in terms of performance and attitude.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine...ry/641891.html

[Zeeshan]

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[Nafis 1718]

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[Tigers_eye]

[Zeeshan]

Nice to see cricket knowledge oozing from the hataz. On topic GREAT interview, relevant part I found interesting:

Are you a glass-half-full or half-empty sort of person, because there are two ways to look at this season.
We had a lot of positives this season. But there is a lot of talk if we lose one out of ten matches against lower-ranked sides like Ireland and Zimbabwe. Everyone expects us to win. We did fight back in the Test series, won the first ODI, and also fought back in the T20 series. If the finishing was better, we would have felt great, but yes, there have been many positives.

Since 2005, what is the biggest difference in the Bangladesh team these days?
When we used to walk out against a stronger opponent, people used to think that we will lose but let's see if we can lessen the margin of defeat. Now when Bangladesh play, nobody can tell what will happen until the last ball is bowled, whether against Australia or Ireland.

What does the immediate future hold for Mushfiqur Rahim, as a batsman and a wicketkeeper?
I have some personal goals but I don't want to disclose them. I want to stay consistent, and being captain has helped me in that regard. I think I bat better under pressure, I enjoy it. Our next three series are all at home, and hopefully we can play at our best. As an individual player, I want to reach all my goals for this upcoming season.

[ReZ_1]

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye

Aha ki dorkar chilo esober... dilen to mon ta kharap kore

[Habib]

Neeever heard that one before.

[Zeeshan]

Originally Posted by Habib
Neeever heard that one before.

It's like Orsaline, barbar (not the tribe (nor the saloon)) khete hoy

[Jadukor]

The biggest change is also to believe a pace bowler can bowl 100 overs in a test series

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Jadukor
The biggest change is also to believe a pace bowler can bowl 100 overs in a test series

Captain needs to be slapped around for that. It is not belief but pure madness. He is not a super human. Even Steyn needs rest. Kapil, Hadlee had significantly changed their run ups to bowl long hours. If he breaks down what will the captain do?

As for Major league baseball pitchers they have pitch count and rotation policy. Everything is scientific here. It has a reason.

[Jadukor]

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
If he breaks down what will the captain do?

well there is always his favorites SRK and Abul... chinta ki

[al Furqaan]

Continuously losing to ZIM has given us the confidence to beat any side in the world. Good to know!