Regret and support! Shaun Tait comments on Bangladesh's recent matches

The third match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the Test series wrapped up the day before yesterday.

Details: The head coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team expressed his disappointment with the team's recent performances, noting that they could have done better with the new ball. Sri Lanka confidently responded to Bangladesh's 495 runs, closing out day three at 368/4.

Bangladesh's bowlers rarely looked threatening, as Sri Lanka's batters handled the attack with poise. Standing out in the hosts' innings was Pathum Nissanka, who notched up a stunning 187 runs off 256 balls—an undeniable highlight for the team.

Nevertheless, Bangladesh's head coach, Chandika Tait, refrained from singling out any particular players for the team's struggles, despite the obvious issues on display.

“This is a good wicket for batting. Conditions were tough for the fast bowlers today. They worked hard. They put in the effort. We could have started better with the new ball. We probably missed our mark. They know that. That's all you can ask for. You bowl on a different day, on a different wicket, and you get a different result.

We batted for two days. It's one of those good batting wickets, and I think the pitch has held up well. It hasn't changed much,” he said. “Today was a good day for batting, we saw that. It probably didn't spin as much as people expected on day three. Usually, Galle starts to turn a bit. It turned a little, but nothing significant. There are still a couple of days left. Test cricket can change pretty quickly. There's hard work ahead,” Tait added.

Tait also stood by Nahid Rana, even though the pacer conceded 80 runs in 16 overs without taking a wicket:

“Anyone who bowls at that pace needs to get the new ball from time to time. I don't know, looking ahead, who will take the new ball. This is my first Test match (as fast bowling coach). We have two fast bowlers. He has to take the new ball. He's absolutely fine. I think this is his eighth Test match. It's just the start of his career. He's burst onto the scene. There's a lot of focus and expectation on him. I don't know if Bangladesh has ever had a pacer like him before. There's some pressure from the media and the public. As his bowling coach, it's my job to help him manage that. It's not just about bowling. It's also about how you handle the extra pressure that comes with being a young superstar,” he said.

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