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Bashar will love three fast men

Sports Reporter
For Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar, the ideal bowling attack for the first Test against India starting tomorrow should have three specialist pace bowlers.
Talking to reporters after yesterday's training session at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Bashar said it was entirely his personal preference considering the conditions. His views were also influenced by the fact that for the first time, the home side had the option of picking the top three pacers of the country Mashrafee bin-Mortuza, Tapash Baisya and TalhaJubairinthesamcXI.
'’The wicket for the first Test is flat and batting friendly. But I think there will be considerable bounce which wasn't there during the Test against New Zealand. It will help genuine pace bowlers," said Bashar.
But Bashar's wish might not come true as the selectors have appeared reluctant to play Mashrafee and Talha together as bo tli bowlers have only just returned to fitness following long injury layoffs. In all likelihood, Mashrafee will be taking the new ball in the first Test and the worrying batting could be strengthened with all-rounders Mushfiqur Rahman and Manzarul Islam.
"Mashrafee and Talha are both strike bowlers. Getting them together would be great but I don't expect them to do anything extraordinary as they are returning to the circuit after a long time. However, if
they play and can show their current form, I will be very happy.
"They will play if they are fully fit to give their best for five days. The physio will have die last word on diem but I want diem to be active throughout (the game) if they are included," said Bashar.
Bashar thought the lack of confidence was the main reason for the team's recent batring debacles.
"We have been working hard but that's not enough. The way to get out of this situation is to perform and show more motivation and dedication in the field. Our batsmen should realise thatTest matches are not easy.
"We toured South Africa before playing our maiden Test and playing on bouncy wickets helped us get a big total. Now, we are going to play the Test after a few league matches on good bouncy pitches. It will help us again to make India's task harder."
Bashar also thought that the current India team was much stronger than the side that played Bangladesh in the inaugural Test in 2000 at the same venue. Bashar is one of the three survivors from that Test die others being left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique and wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud.
"Although batting is one of the strongest points of the Indian team, I am more worried about their bowling, especially the presence of two experienced spinners (Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh) could be crucial. Zaheer Khan and Irfan Pathan are also very good bowlers," added the country’s premier batsman who had missed both the Tests against New Zealand in October due to injuries.