Tamim promises different pace combinations for Afghanistan ODIs
The Bangladesh team management is likely to opt for a similar strategy dependent on their pace options for their ODI opener against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday.
Bangladesh used their pace attack to great effect in the lone Test against Afghanistan last month and would be looking to do the same this time around as well as skipper Tamim Iqbal revealed that the wicket at the ZACS had enough grass on it to aid the fast bowlers.
"There is something different in the pitch and I have seen some grass in it. Normally the Chattogram pitch suits the batters but I think the first 10-15 overs are expected to be challenging this time around and it will gradually get easier as the game moves on. That's what I felt after seeing the wicket," Tamim told the media on Tuesday.
The Tigers received great dividends the last time around when they defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in the ODI series in Chattogram last year when they moved away from a spin-dependent ploy and had pitches that assisted the fast bowlers.
The likes of Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam have been in fine rhythm in recent contests and Tamim, who has several options he can go for, said he will look to form different pace combinations in the three matches.
"You might see some changes in the pace bowling department. Everyone here is doing well and we might play different combinations according to our plans in each game. But it will depend on how the pitch plays tomorrow. But I can confirm that you are going to witness different combinations in the three games," he said.
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