The group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup will end today (Friday). After that, the last four matches will start from tomorrow (Saturday) without any break. The four teams of the Super Four have already been confirmed. We had to wait until the Sri Lanka-Afghanistan match to know which two teams from Group ‘B’ will play in the next round. Where the Afghans lost and were eliminated.
Along with the departure of the Afghans, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from Group ‘B’ entered the Super Four. The day before, the teams from Group ‘A’ were confirmed to advance to the next round. However, there was not much competition there. Pakistan, which advanced to the last four after India, suffered a bit against the relatively weak opponent United Arab Emirates.
Bangladesh has played against India and Pakistan in the Super Four. Speaking at a press conference today, pace bowler Sean Tait said, ‘We have to take the situation as it is. The schedule is like this. We will practice and play the next day. In modern cricket, we also have recovery, data, strength and conditioning coaches. We will try to give our best. Personally, I don’t think too much about these things. This is international cricket, this is the schedule. We will push ourselves forward and hopefully play good cricket.’
Despite winning against Hong Kong and Afghanistan, Bangladesh could not play good cricket against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach wants to forget the past and focus on the next match against Sri Lanka, “It’s a new day. The beauty of this kind of tournament is that you have to play matches quickly. Playing matches quickly is a good opportunity to forget the past. You have the opportunity to focus on the next match as much as possible.”
FAQ
What did Sean Tait say ahead of Bangladesh’s Super Four clash with Sri Lanka?
Sean Tait said the team must stay focused, forget past mistakes, and give their best in the upcoming match.
Why is Sean Tait urging focus now?
Bangladesh struggled in the group stage against Sri Lanka, and Tait wants the players to move forward with confidence in the Super Four.
How did Bangladesh qualify for the Super Four?
Bangladesh secured wins against Hong Kong and Afghanistan, which helped them qualify despite their defeat against Sri Lanka.
What challenges does Bangladesh face in the Super Four?
Bangladesh will face tough competition from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled in quick succession without much rest.
