‘We are a little apprehensive’- Chandika Hathurusinghe reflects on first Test loss against India

In the current Test series, Bangladesh was heavily defeated by team India. On September 19, both teams faced off in the opening Test of the series at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. India batted first in the match and amassed 376 runs in the opening half. After that, the team restricted Bangladesh to 149 runs in total.

In addition, India scored 287 runs in the second innings, setting a target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. However, the visitors were bowled out for 234 runs, and India won the match by 280 runs.

Head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe of Bangladesh was clearly upset with the team’s performance against India, especially considering that the visitors had just defeated Pakistan in their own home going into the series.

“We’re a little worried. Normally, we discuss how to create a large splash if you get started. The main worry is that some of the guys received thirty balls. It’s also the hardest thing to get into in cricket. However, this team—India—is presenting unique difficulties. Thus, we are also aware of that. Thus, we must bat for a longer time,” Hathurusinghe stated, as reported by Business Standard.

If anything changes, it will depend on what’s seen tomorrow: Chandika Hathurusinghe

The head coach of Bangladesh also discussed the possible starting lineup for the second Test matchup with India. Although Bangladesh has five left-handers in their team, they would be best served by a left-right combination.

Regardless of direction, those are our greatest players. Any modifications will rely on what appears on the surface tomorrow.

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Whether it’s Batman or someone else joining us, we consider what he can provide and who stands to lose out when we make a change. And rather than looking at it left or right, we look at it holistically,” Chandika Hathurusinghe continued.