The team’s positive speed stems from his impressive beginning in the first exam, which usually marks a departure from the beginning of their slow series.
“We have a lot of confidence in the way we played. Often, we are slightly slow to start in the first test of a series, but this time, we hit the ground while walking on the ground. This gives us a lot of confidence in the second Test.”
The coach praised the team’s preparation and spirit after a draw at Galle.
“The morale has been excellent from the beginning. People did their work in Dhaka so that we could hit the ground here. Draw in the galle was a concrete result, and we have cured well in three days. The souls are more.”
Semans shared their assessment of sports status and team’s readiness.
“It looks like a good wicket till now. I have not seen it today, but what we saw yesterday seemed decent. Yesterday, we will come in and work as hard as we did in the gale. There are some small things on which we want to improve, and it is important that we maintain or raise the level shown in the first test.”
The physical and mental preparation of the team has been notable.
He said, “Players are doing well. Playing good cricket leads to a mood, and we have taken a good break between tests. They are mentally strong and physically prepared. We are ready for the challenge,” he said.
Bangladesh faced a selection dilemma about their bowling lineup, Mehidi Hasan Miraj expected to return after recalling the first test due to fever.
“This decision will be made later today, depending on what we see in the pitch. We have just reached the ground, so we need to assess the conditions before taking a decision on the team balance, whether we go with three seamers or three spinners,” said Simonns.
