Bangladesh suffered a 77-run defeat in the first ODI of the series against Sri Lanka. Although Tanjid Tamim and Nazmul Hossain Shanto started well after batting for a medium target, Shanto was run out for 99 runs, and the Tigers lost 8 wickets after scoring 105 runs.
Speaking at a press conference after the match loss, Taskin Ahmed said of a different experience, “It reminds me that there is some uncertainty in cricket… I didn’t expect it, because I was sitting in the dressing room drinking coffee, and suddenly 5 wickets fell. But hopefully, we will come back stronger in the next match. Everyone learns from mistakes but this was not good.”
He said, “Actually, there was a bit of panic as two set batsmen were dismissed in one over. So it turned out that the way the dismissals happened due to panic under pressure was a bit unexpected. Because you also know that we are not that bad a team as we were dismissed.” Taskin, however, is hopeful about bringing victory in the future, “Everyone has the capability, we lost because of this unexpected collapse, but we hope to overcome all the problems quickly and bring a good victory in the future, because without dreaming, we cannot move forward, we are working very hard every day, the rest is God’s will, keep praying.”
FAQ
What happened in the match?
Bangladesh suffered a shocking collapse, losing 7 wickets for just 5 runs, leading to an unexpected defeat in the match.
Who is Taskin Ahmed?
Taskin Ahmed is a fast bowler for the Bangladesh national cricket team. He also plays a leadership role and often speaks to the media after games.
What did Taskin Ahmed say after the loss?
Taskin expressed disappointment over the team’s sudden collapse and admitted it was a tough and unexpected defeat. He emphasized learning from mistakes and staying strong as a team.
Against which team did Bangladesh suffer this collapse?
The specific opposing team was not mentioned in the title. For full context, check the match report or official summary.
Why did Bangladesh collapse so suddenly?
According to Taskin, it could be due to pressure, poor shot selection, or effective bowling by the opposition. He acknowledged the need for better focus and calmness in such situations.
