Watched Kohli only on TV and now learnt a lot playing: Miraz

Image
Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Feb 10 2017 | 7:57 PM IST
Mehedi Hasan Miraz is only five Test matches old and till date had watched Virat Kohli's batting only on television.
But after bowling 42 overs on a good batting surface and a lot of them to the Indian captain, Miraz feels that it has been like an education and he can apply the learnings from this match along the way.
"Obviously, this is a good experience and I watched his (Kohli) batting on TV. Bowling against such players, you learn how to bowl at this level. I want to play cricket for a long time. Hopefully, I can apply whatever I have learnt from here," the former Bangladesh U-19 skipper said.
He had put England on the mat on tailor-made tracks but bowling on shirtfronts is a new experience for the rookie tweaker.
"Actually, for me this is a good experience because we are playing against India. The best thing was that I bowled the way I wanted to. I bowled a bit short but yes I am happy. I tried bowling good areas but they even played the good deliveries well. I feel we bowled a bit short at times."
The pitch offered some turn but Miraz feels that it wasn't a lot.
"Wicket is good. There was a bit of turn but the wicket will remain good for batting."
Asked about the difference between India and England series, Miraz said, "They (India) play spin very well and even more so on the flat surfaces. If there was turn, there was a bit of trouble but they always survived. They are used to playing like this."
Miraz didn't want to blame the poor fielding of the team.
"It is a part of game. Even I felt bad when I missed a catch in a practice match. I learnt a lot from it. You feel bad for a while but then you learn to move on."
After his 19 wickets in two Tests against England, Miraz has been considered as the next big thing in Bangladesh cricket and he is aware about the pressure of expectations.
"There are always big expectations. It would have been better had I given fewer runs and taken more wickets - but I know I can't always get a lot of wickets.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 10 2017 | 7:57 PM IST

Next Story