NEW DELHI: India is preparing for a two-match series against Bangladesh, with the first match in Chennai and the second set to be held in Kanpur. Ravichandran Ashwin, the renowned Indian spinner, has praised the Bangladesh cricket team for their progress in international cricket.
Bangladesh recently secured a series victory against Pakistan, which has garnered significant attention in the cricketing world. Ashwin acknowledged their success and stated, "The series victory has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community" as per ANI.
New developments in Bangladesh's performance have drawn positive reactions, indicating their growing strength in the sport.
Although the series against Pakistan was not broadcast live in India, Ashwin managed to catch glimpses of the matches, which left a lasting impression on him. "I am one of those guys who loves to see the underdog come out and perform. You can't call them an underdog anymore; they have played some wonderful cricket," he remarked, emphasising Bangladesh's remarkable progress.
"They have put their hand up and said, 'Look, we are a team on the rise and we are playing wonderful cricket,'" Ashwin said, recognising Bangladesh's increasing prowess on the field.
Bangladesh's victory over Pakistan highlights their consistent performance in cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin recalled Bangladesh's strong challenge during their last match against India in Bangladesh. He said, "They challenged us in Bangladesh when we were there the last time."
Ashwin also expressed his anticipation for future matches against Bangladesh. He stated, "Really looking forward to a good series," indicating his expectation for competitive and high-quality cricket from the team.
Bangladesh is gaining respect and recognition on the international cricket stage and proving to be a formidable opponent.
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