Bangladesh's leading left-arm spinner Taijul Islam said on Monday that his bowling philosophy of containing the batsman is earning him dividend in the Test format, reports Cricbuzz.
Taijul, who is regarded as a Test specialist, doesn't want to compromise with it, and considers it to be his major area of strength.
Taijul picked six wicket in the second inning against West Indies as the visitors folded for 139 in chase of a 204-run target to continue his superb run of form this year as it was his fourth five-wicket haul in the last three Tests.
Taijul grabbed 40 wickets from just six games, putting him fourth in the list of wicket-takers in Tests this year, six wickets behind South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada, who leads the table with 46 scalps from nine matches.
Taijul, who picked up maiden five-wicket haul on his Test debut against the same opposition four years ago, has successfully established himself as one of the most important members of the Bangladesh Test side.
"Whether it's a four-man spin attack or two-man spin attack, I always concentrate on bowling to contain runs," Taijul told reporters in the city.
Taijul picked 94 wickets in 22 Tests, and has the chance to eclipse Shakib [28 Tests] to become the feastest Bangladesh bowler to 100 Test wickets.
"I am not thinking anything about it[fastest to 100 Test wickets for Bangladesh]. If there is wicket in my fate, I will get, otherwise not so. I only need to concentrate on bowling in the right area as it gives you a better chance of picking wickets," he added.
Taijul added that he is not too worried about the competition for spots in the national side and believes his work ethics will be enough to get past them unless he is absolutely unlucky.
"I enjoy batting when I am contributing. Apart from batting every now and then, there is nothing more I do," said Taijul. "You need to have confidence to score runs perhaps these innings will help me to gain confidence for the upcoming," he concluded.
