Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is brimming with confidence following his team's historic Test series victory against Pakistan. The Tigers achieved a remarkable 2-0 whitewash over Pakistan in Rawalpindi, which has propelled them to No. 4 in the World Test Championship standings.

This success has boosted the team's belief that they can secure victories away from home. As Bangladesh prepares for their upcoming two-match Test series against top-ranked India, Shanto is hopeful that the win over Pakistan will serve as significant motivation.

"One word: belief. It feels great when you are winning. It is important to enjoy these moments. I think such a moment has never come in the Bangladesh team's history. Cricketers look for references. Now we have one. We know that we have the ability to win abroad," Shanto said.

Shanto expressed confidence in his team’s potential, stating that their hard work in Pakistan had instilled a strong belief in their capabilities. He highlighted that this newfound confidence will be crucial as they face India.

"The next time we play, I don't know about the result, but we will surely have the belief that we can win. I said the same thing in the press conference on the first day [when asked about Bangladesh's dismal record in Pakistan] that records are meant to be broken. It was from my belief after seeing how hard the players worked,” Shanto added.

The first Test of the series against India will take place at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting on September 19. The second Test will be held at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, beginning on September 27.

Source: Cricket Pakistan

BDST: 1643 HRS, SEPT 14, 2024
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