“The innings against India A gave me a lot of confidence,” Zakir Hasan expresses after smashing a ton on debut
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In the ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh, debutant and opening batsman of hosts Zakir Hasan managed to score an incredible century. Zakir becomes the fourth Bangladeshi batsman to score a Test century on debut. Aminul Islam, Mohammad Ashraful and Abul Hasan are the other three Bangladeshi batsmen who scored a century on Test format.
“I wanted to bat a little longer for the team. It might have been easier for them (in the chase),” he said while adding that he was not very uncomfortable opening the innings even though it isn’t his preferred position.
“I have usually batted at No 3 and 4. I haven’t opened the batting much. I usually face the new ball in first-class cricket. At times you get to bat after the first ball if you are at No 3, so you have to face the new ball. I was confident.”
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“That innings (173 not out against India A ) provided me a lot of confidence. I was trying to follow the same process of that innings. It was in the back of the mind that I must stick to the process while playing. A big score leading into a national call-up is certainly a turning point,” he said.