The bottom middle-order is under pressure to save Bangladesh, according to assistant coach Nick Pothas, whose country’s batting has been struggling for a while.
Why is Bangladesh’s batting struggling?
It is not surprise that their batting unit has struggled during the current ICC World Cup given that this has been the case for quite some time. In nine of their last 11 ODIs, they have lost three or more wickets within 100 runs.
Although they have only played three games so far in the international tournament, it is still too early to panic, but switching the batting order before every game is not working.
Najmul Hossain, the vice-captain of Bangladesh, who was cultivated at number three prior to the World Cup, is currently batting at number four, and Towhid Hridoy, who previously shone at number five, is batting at number seven. Mehedy Hasan of Bangladesh was twice elevated to the third position while being dropped to the fifth position in another game.
Bangladesh has a tendency toward experimentation rather than adhering to a defined order. Najmul Hasan, the vice-captain of Bangladesh, stated on Friday that it would be great if they didn’t have to experiment any more, but he also noted that they were open to using flexible batting positions.
“I think there is some flexibility at four, five, and six for those who are batting in the middle of the order. Najmul told reporters at the post-game press conference in Chennai on Monday that if that isn’t the case, it helps.
Sincerely, you have to adjust (by batting in various locations). However, I believe that everyone should have the freedom to pitch at any time, anywhere. We don’t have any issues with batting at various places,” he stated before acknowledging that, although serving as the team’s vice-captain, he is not involved in making decisions.
The coach and captain can provide an explanation for this (rearranging the batting order). The batting unit members are aware of who will bat where, but the coach and captain can better explain the rationale for the decision, the player stated.
“I don’t think we need to worry too much about that because every batter knows that it (the altering of the batting order) doesn’t happen all of a sudden. We attempt to bat in accordance with the choice made by the captain and coach, he added.
This is in black and white. The numbers are visible when something is in black and white. We need to find a way out of that position,” Pothas remarked.
“The hitters are working very hard to come up with that answer. But you need to be at your best when playing against top-notch bowling assaults. No time or flexibility is available to find your game. You have them on. This is a World Cup, he added, adding that he did not see anything wrong with the frequent batting order changes.
The current state of cricket. The batters are aware that they must be versatile and flexible. The starting lineup is announced well in advance. They are all reliant on the circumstances and opponents we face. The batting order is given a lot of care,” he said.
Pothas also praised Litton Kumar Das for his courageous demeanor against New Zealand, despite the fact that he was dismissed after dancing down the wicket in response to Trent Boult’s first pitch.
Many believed that Litton, who is anticipated to shoulder the most of the load at the top in Tamim Iqbal’s absence, should have maintained more composure in the middle rather than attempting to go on the attack off the first pitch of the innings. But Pothas begs to differ.
“You’re discussing an outcome, but I’m discussing a process. We are conversing in several tongues. We would be discussing the same discussion if he had faced three more balls in the batter’s box before being lbw.
If the ball gone for four, we wouldn’t be having this argument, remarked Pothas.
“Your process is what matters most. His method and way of thinking were daring. For a man who swings the ball into the bat, it was well thought out. He desired to talk to him. The fielder received the ball. That might occur.
“He said something constructive. It is a four when the ball travels five yards either side. This is not the topic of our chat. Our batters should have courage. Linton had a strategy. Quality left-arm seamer Boult is. What happens when individuals stand and play has been witnessed. I have no issues with Litton, he continued.
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