Loss a \\\'tough pill to swallow\\\': Taylor

While the Bangladesh team set off on a victory lap around the ground after the presentation ceremony, following their 162-run victory, a forlorn Brendan Taylor made his way towards the media centre on the other side of the ground, reports Cricinfo.
He was all alone as he crossed the pitch, looking down while the stands generated noise for their stars.
"We fought hard for four-and-half days and it's a tough pill to swallow that we got blown away in the last hour or two," Taylor said.
Taylor said that while Zimbabwe were not going to attempt to chase down 314, they had a real chance of drawing the Test.
"On a wearing wicket, against quality spinners there was no chance we were going to go for it," Taylor said. "We thought if we could just break it down into small periods, bat time out, build partnerships, we could get over the line with a draw. But losing wickets in a group put us on the back foot.
"I thought maybe Bangladesh should have declared earlier but on a wearing wicket on day five, you can never be too sure. We were quite happy, we wanted Bangladesh to bat longer. But it proved to be a very good declaration and there was more than enough time to win the game."
"There were times when we lost wickets in a group. We lost wickets before tea intervals, after drinks, before lunch, they are crucial periods," Taylor said. "So it's always tough to rebuild from that. But Hamilton Masakadza proved it wasn't all unplayable. He was fantastic throughout this Test. So there is a lot we can take from him."
Taylor also praised Chakabva, who scored his maiden Test century and starred in two important partnerships with Masakadza: "He is a very gritty, determined player and you need more of them in your team. He got his first hundred and I am sure there will be many more to come."