BSP-22 Structural change needed to make Bangladesh force in Test: Domingo

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Structural change needed to make Bangladesh force in Test: Domingo

INDORE, Nov 15, 2019 (BSS)- Head coach Russell Domingo said on Friday that
a massive structural change is needed if Bangladesh wants to be a force in
Test cricket, a format in which always get them in vulnerable state.

Domingo said he needs to talk with the selectors and high-ups of the BCB so
that they can plan how to improve the standard of fast bowlers.

Opener Mayank Agarwal struck a double century helped India dominate against
a below-par Bangladesh at Indore Test on Friday as they end the second day of
the first Test at Holkar Stadium on 493-6, stretching the lead to an imposing
343 runs.

Agarwal made 243 that guided India in a driving seat as they are staring
victory inside three day considering the way hosts batted in the first inning
of the Test match.

“Bangladesh’s Test record isn’t good. They have won 13 Test wins in 115
matches. It has been happening for a long time. If we want to become a
serious Test team, we need to make structural changes in the team to ensure
performance at home and away. I need to discuss these things with the
selectors and captain, and plan a way forward,” Domingo said.

“To win Tests, you need a bowling unit. For Bangladesh to do well in away
Tests, you need up to six bowlers. India, Australia, England and South Africa
have done well because they can pick a group of five or six fast bowlers
under any conditions, home and away,” said Domingo.

“Bangladesh’s strength has obviously been spin bowling at home but it is
something that we need to develop in our game. We need to provide
opportunities for fast bowlers with pitches where they can become a factor in
the game, and bowl 18-20 overs a day. I think the wickets in Bangladesh at
the moment don’t allow them to do this. They bowl six or seven overs in a
four-day game,” he added.

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