BCB director admits India will plan carefully after Bangladesh recent wins over Pakistan

Bangladesh Cricket has recently been making headlines for multiple reasons. Following significant changes in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to political unrest, the national team grabbed attention with a stellar performance, defeating Pakistan 2-0 in their recent Test series.

As Bangladesh prepares for their upcoming tour of India, BCB director Nazmul Abedin believes the hosts will now view Bangladesh with greater respect. 

“India will appreciate Bangladesh more than ever. They will try to play with a little more planning. They (India) may not see Bangladesh the way they used to see before,” Abedin said. 

However, Abedin also acknowledged the challenges ahead, admitting that India is a stronger team. 

“I think India are a little stronger compared to Bangladesh. So whether we can play with the mentality we had against Pakistan, whether we can keep that going consistently, will be a challenge for us," he said.

He noted that applying pressure against India won’t be as straightforward as it was against Pakistan. 

“The pressure we were able to apply against Pakistan it may not be as easy against India. There we have to be more consistent, and show more patience. But self-confidence is very important,” he concluded.