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Hridoy Admits Bangladesh Struggle to Translate Intent into Action

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Hridoy Admits Bangladesh Struggle to Translate Intent into Action

Bangladesh’s interim ODI captain, Towhid Hridoy, expressed frustration on Wednesday, October 21, following his team’s exit from the ongoing tri-nation series in the UAE. After a seven-wicket defeat to Afghanistan, Hridoy admitted that the side has consistently failed to convert their pre-match promises into performance, particularly when playing away from home. This poor run includes five successive ODI losses to Afghanistan.

The statistics underscore a challenging period for the national team. Over the last two years, Bangladesh has struggled significantly on foreign soil, winning only two out of 16 ODIs played away. The recent defeat to Afghanistan also marks their fifth consecutive loss to the side in this format, ending Bangladesh’s participation in the current tournament while securing a final spot for opponents Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.

Reflecting on these failures, Hridoy stated, “We haven’t been able to turn our words into actions to be very honest.” He acknowledged that the team’s inability to perform abroad has been a recurring issue for approximately 18 months. According to the captain, the squad must learn to adapt rapidly to foreign conditions and react more effectively to the specific demands of each match situation rather than relying on rhetoric.

Hridoy defended the squad’s overall quality by pointing to their success against high-profile opponents like Australia, New Zealand, and Pakistan at home, insisting that recent results should not define the entire team. He attributed the current slump primarily to a failing batting unit that has struggled to maintain consistency away from home. “When we’ve played at home, the batsmen have done well in almost every match. So there are some areas where we need to develop when we play abroad,” he explained. “I certainly agree that we aren’t doing well outside the country and this has been going on for almost a year and a half.

The skipper emphasized that the team’s issues are rooted in a combination of defensive mindsets and poor game awareness. He noted that international cricket is unforgiving toward a passive approach, and the team frequently falls into a pattern where multiple wickets crumble in rapid succession without a clear plan for recovery. “When we collapse, we all collapse at once and in this area I think it’s important for one or two players to take responsibility and lift the team from a bad position to a good one,” Hridoy said. I don’t want to judge the whole team on the basis of one or two matches or series.

Ultimately, Hridoy identified a lack of individual match-winners who possess the belief required to steer the side through difficult phases. He noted that every successful team features players capable of turning the tide from a precarious position, a trait he believes is currently lacking in the Bangladesh setup. Addressing these tactical and psychological deficiencies remains a primary focus for the team’s development on future tours. I feel that’s something we lack a bit,” he added.