Nayeem expects Chattogram to aid Bangladesh's fightback plans

They also had to replace Jaker Ali, who suffered a concussion in training. Zakir Hasan, who scored a debut second-innings century at this very venue, was included. Bangladesh also made a tactical switch and left out offspinner Nayeem Hasan for seamer Nahid Rana, in an indication of how the hosts expected the surface to play. Bangladesh off-spinner Nayeem Hasan feels that the conditions in Chattogram would suit Bangladesh a lot more than they did in Dhaka as the hosts gear up for the second Test against South Africa. Currently trailing the series 0-1, Nayeem opined that general nature of the pitches in Chattogram could especially help Bangladesh's batters after their forgettable performance in the opening Test. The two teams arrived in the port city on Saturday (October 26) and completed their first practice session at the ZACS on Sunday (October 27). "I haven't seen the wicket yet, but if it's spin-friendly, there will be spin. Our pitch here usually offers slower spin, which is good for us," Nayeem said on Sunday. "Here, players like Mominul bhai and Mushy(Mushfiqur) bhai play spin very well. Compared to the skiddy pitches there (in Mirpur) the slow nature here suits us as it is easier to adapt (from batting point of view)," he said. "The slow nature can also help our spin unit because they can bowl faster, above 90," he said Nayeem added that he will try to give Bangladesh the much-needed win in the second and final Test against South Africa on his home ground, if he is selected in the playing XI. Chattogram's Nayeem picked up six wickets the last time he played at ZACS, against Sri Lanka in 2022 but his place in the playing XI is yet not certain as Bangladesh, who played with one pacer in the opening game, might add another quick in their playing XI, as the grass on the surface suggests that there might be some pace and carry for the faster bowlers "Alhamdulillah, the last time I played on this ground, I took six wickets. But now I'm working on my preparation, aiming to give my best. I'm focusing on what's necessary for the match and working on avoiding the mistakes from the last game," he said. Nayeem expects Chattogram to aid Bangladesh's fightback plans NewallHindustans Cricket news monthly newsletter trending topics contents mobile review