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Rangpur eyes to make play-off after maiden victory in BBPL
DHAKA, Dec 22, 2019 (BSS)- Rangpur Rangers which ended their four-match losing-streak with a six-wicket win over mighty Chattogram Challengers is now looking to seal a place in the play-off phase of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL), said their off-spinner Sanjit Saha.
Sanjit said they are brimming with confidence due to the fact that they would get the service of former Australian batsman Shane Watson, who would join the side in Dhaka phase of the tournament. Watson, considered as the biggest hitter of the ball, is expected to play for Rangpur when they take on Khulna Tigers on December 27 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
“Watson will join us during the Dhaka phase, which would bolster our strength further,” Sanjit said after his side registered a six-wicket win over Chattogram on Saturday to produce an upset.
“Watson’s inclusion is very good for us. Hopefully we can perform as a team and would move into the next stage. We are eying to play the play-off phase in fact,” he said.
Rangpur’s point is now only two in five matches and they need to win at least five matches in the last six matches they would play, which is a tough equation.
“The dressing room’s condition is quite well now. We have registered our first victory and it’s a start. Hopefully we can keep it up. We are really excited,” Sanjit said. After losing four matches in a row, Rangpur got the success following the change of captain as England’s Tom Abell replaced Mohammad Nabi as the leader of the side.
“It’s up to the management [change of captain],” Sanjit said. “Change of captain is a part. We were really excited to win the game. We needed to win that game. Everyone tried to put their best performance. That’s it.”
Since the BBPL is dominated by batsmen and the pacers, as an off-spinner Sanjit’s chance became limited to get into the team. He had only played two matches so far but said he would come up his best when team management would require his service.
“It’s all about team combination and the demand of the wicket. I have played first match and then didn’t get chance in the next three matches before playing the last match. It’s because of combination. The team management knows it well and they understand it better. But when I would get chance, I would try my best to give my best for the team,” he concluded.
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