Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said feedback from former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will help counter Saeed Ajmal in their do-or-die clash against Pakistan in Pallekele on Tuesday.
Bangladesh need a big win over the 2009 champions in their final group D match to advance to the Super Eights but Ajmal's danger looms large after the off-spinner took four for 30 in Pakistan's 13-run win over New Zealand on Sunday.
New Zealand, who have already qualified for Super Eights, beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in the opening group match. The top two teams from the group qualify for the Super Eights.
Saqlain regarded as the inventor of doosra - off-spinner's stock delivery which turns the other way and is mastered by Ajmal - is currently serving as Bangladesh's bowling coach. "Ajmal is a world class bowler but we have taken help from Saqlain who is very experienced. We have to execute our plans on the field and it's a do-or-die match for us but Pakistan is not unbeatable if we play well," said Rahim.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said he feels blessed with a varied bowling attack, led by Ajmal. "What else can you ask for when you have such a variety in your bowling attack," said Hafeez, who, along with Ajmal and Shahid Afridi, holds spin responsibilities, with rookie left-armer Raza Hasan in reserves. Hafeez, however, said Bangladesh will not be taken lightly.
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New Zealand, who have already qualified for Super Eights, beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in the opening group match. The top two teams from the group qualify for the Super Eights.
Saqlain regarded as the inventor of doosra - off-spinner's stock delivery which turns the other way and is mastered by Ajmal - is currently serving as Bangladesh's bowling coach. "Ajmal is a world class bowler but we have taken help from Saqlain who is very experienced. We have to execute our plans on the field and it's a do-or-die match for us but Pakistan is not unbeatable if we play well," said Rahim.
Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said he feels blessed with a varied bowling attack, led by Ajmal. "What else can you ask for when you have such a variety in your bowling attack," said Hafeez, who, along with Ajmal and Shahid Afridi, holds spin responsibilities, with rookie left-armer Raza Hasan in reserves. Hafeez, however, said Bangladesh will not be taken lightly.
Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/world-twenty-20-bangladesh-vs-pakistan-preview/1/222052.html
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