Bangladesh face Pakistan in 3rd ODI today
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
CHITTAGONG, Dec 5 (BSS): Bangladesh will be looking to salvage some of their lost pride as they meet the high flying Pakistan in the third and final ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. here on Tuesday.
Despite taking the unassailable 2-0 lead, Pakistan team showed they were dead serious about tomorrow's match as they held a strenuous practice at Chittagong Stadium.
Pakistan skipper Misbah Ul Haq talking to reporters in a pre- match conference today at the stadium said though they have taken unbeatable lead, they are not taking tomorrow's match lightly.
He said, "Yes we are in a position to relax but there is no question of taking tomorrow's match in a relaxed manner. Every match is very important for us and every member of the squad is prepared for that, since we all know there is only one ODI left and then the two-match Test is going to begin soon. Every player is eagerly looking for the Test series."
Misbah said, "We are not thinking about the Bangladesh's success in this ground. In fact we are more concerned with our batting, bowling and fielding and our goal is to excel in all three department with flying colour as every player in the squad are keeping well and looks fit..
When asked what was the secret behind Pakistan's recent success, Misbah said, " Our team has been working together for a considerable time. Our PCB, players, coaching staff are working very hard for the team's success. Our goal is to take Pakistan's cricket to a new height and everyone is working in a unit".
Misbah further added, "Though we have won the series, quite naturally we love to try giving chance to youngsters but we also in our mind know, that we have to keep on our mind of winning every matches. We also know that if we bat, bowl and field well therefore we would have a good chance of winning the matches. So our concentration would to play well to our best of our abilities."