‘They don’t know which way it’s going to spin’

Jake Lintott has been instrumental for Mohammedan Sporting Club in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League. The English left-arm wrist spinner played a pivotal role in the Black and Whites qualifying for the Super League stage following a lousy start -- that included four defeats in first five outings.

With 17 wickets in six games at an average of 18.35, including a match-winning five-wicket haul against Brothers Union, Lintott once again proved the importance of having a wrist spinner in the squad -- something that the Bangladesh team know very well after spending more than decades without a proper wrist spinner in their ranks.

"They [batters] don't really know which way it's spinning and they're finding it hard to read. So yeah, I've had lots of success with bowling googlies, leg-spin, sliders and mixing it up is making things difficult for batters," Lintott explained why he had success in Bangladesh.

According to the 29-year-old, the captains and coaches in the country should be more patient with the young wrist spinners to allow them to master the difficult art.

"I think, as a whole in Bangladesh, they're crying for wrist spinners as club batters struggle against such bowlers. So, if the Bangladeshi players, and the coaches and captains, could be more patient with young wrist spinners, then they'll have more of an impact and get more opportunities," Lintott added.He also informed that as batters here are more used to playing against finger spinners, the option of a wrist spinner can make a huge difference in the domestic circuit.