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Mithun proves his worth


Bangladeshpost
Published : 23 Mar 2021 08:44 PM | Updated : 23 Mar 2021 08:44 PM

BSS, Dhaka

Mohammad Mithun was one of the shining spots in Bangladesh’s frustrating five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI, which cost them the three-match series.

After captain Tamim Iqbal set the platform with a calculative 72,Bangladesh could have lost the way, especially when two senior players-Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullahcouldn’t prop up their game.

ButMithun stood tall when it mattered most. He not only held together the innings but also put the New Zealand bowlers to sword at the death overs and propelled Bangladesh to 271-6, which was a good total, considering the condition of the pitch.

“Mithun played a really good innings,” captainTamim Iqbal said. “It isalways tough to play well from the batting position in which he normallybats. 

Moreover his position is not settled. He played against Zimbabwe and played well but when Shakib Al Hasan came into the side during the WestIndies series, he was dropped. 

Shakib is not here now and so he came. Butstill he played well despite not being regular in the team. I am really happyfor him and I am hopeful that he would cement his place in the side.”

Mithun said his intention was to watch the ball well before hitting it.

“I know the New Zealand condition is tougher for us. So I concentrated onplaying ball to ball. It is tough to make runs here if you play slowly. So mygoal is to watch the ball well and hit it well. I tried to stay positive,”Mithun said, regarding his innings.

The latest defeat stretched Bangladesh’s losing-streak to 28 (15 ODIs, 9Tests and 4 T20Is) on New Zealand soil. ButMithun remains positive, sayingthat they want to end the win-draught here in this tour.

“As a team, we definitely want to win at least one match here. If we winjust one game, it will be a good success for us. There is still an ODI to goand we will give our best. I think we still could win a game,” he added.