Miraz evaluated the defeat against Afghanistan: ‘Just because we lost one match does not mean everything is lost’

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan said on Friday that a single setback does not mean ‘all is lost’.

Bangladesh were thrashed by Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series after the innings melted down.

Although Afghanistan now has a chance to win the series, Mehidy disagrees.

“Look, we have beaten Afghanistan many times before. We even won against them in the first ODI match in the World Cup. Then we won the T20 series at home and we have won a series at home before as well,” Mehidy said in the UAE on Friday. “Losing one match doesn’t mean everything is lost,” he told reporters.

“In international cricket, every team is of high quality. You can never underestimate any team. That is why we are trying to overcome the poor performance in this one match. Maybe the field did not behave as we expected. As batsmen, I have always said that we have to take responsibility, especially set batsmen like Shanto and me,” he said. .

“We still have a chance. We lost one match but there are still two matches left. Instead of thinking about both matches, the next match is very important for us. We are a little behind, we are playing ODIs here after many years. There is a sense of harmony in everyone after 7-8 months without ODIs “We are preparing accordingly and trying to find out how to gain momentum on this ground.”

In the series opener, Bangladesh sat comfortably with 118 runs and eight wickets in hand halfway through their innings against Afghanistan, they looked to be heading for victory, but they lost eight wickets for 23 runs in just four overs.

“Look, when (Najmul Hossain) Shanto and I were batting, the pitch looked easy for us. But after 20 overs, as the ball softened and got older, it suddenly started to spin a little more. You could see Shanto and I struggling. Yes, we were both in good shape then, so one of us “He had to do it all the way. I kept telling Shanto that it would be equal for the batsmen who came in stronger because we found it difficult.”

“The pitch slowly started to turn and then suddenly leveled out. You couldn’t predict which ball would spin and which would go straight. It happened suddenly. Both Shanto and I made mistakes at that time. We discussed this later. On this I think it is very important for the batsmen in the set to finish the game. Of course “And both Shanto and I made mistakes.”

Mehidy admits losing Mushfiqur Rahim to injury is a significant blow but believes Jaker Ali will get the opportunity to secure his position in the 50-over format.

While veteran Mushfiqur has been ruled out due to a finger injury, Jaker Ali is scheduled to return in the ODI format and Litton Das is also missing.

“Mushfiqur Bhai’s injury is absolutely unfortunate. We all know how valuable Mushfiqur Bhai is to the team. His style of play and the way he serves the team is outstanding,” Mehidy said. “Look, we don’t have many options when it comes to team combinations. Liton Das is sick; if he were here, maybe the team would be more balanced. But since that is not an option, good luck to Jaker Ali. It is a good opportunity for him. If he does his best, it will be both his career and his career.” “It would also be great for his country,” he concluded.