We've played well at home, but our next challenge is overseas: Mushfiqur Rahim

Bangladesh claimed ten wickets in the final session of the third day to secure a historic Test victory over England as they share the two-match series 1-1. Bangladesh skipper, Mushfiqur Rahim praised the effort from the bowlers who turned the match in a single session.

He revealed that the team didn’t expect Mehedi Hasan to perform like he did in the series. “The bowlers did a great job. We didn’t think Mehedi will shine like this. He’s a good batsman as well and hopefully will be a great all-rounder for Bangladesh,” Mushfiqur Rahim said.

Speaking about the next challenge for Bangladesh as a team, he said, “In the last two years we’ve played well at home, but our next challenge is overseas. We have to adapt really well. Hopefully, ICC and other boards will send us series against the big boys. I also want to say thanks to the ECB for coming and the security teams,” he added.

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England skipper Alastair Cook admitted that the team showed their inexperience in this match and is hopeful of the batsmen learning from their mistakes. “270 would have been a helluva chase…probably, today, we showed our inexperience in these conditions. If I’m honest they shouldn’t have been chasing 270, we had four/five chances. We’ve got to learn fast, there’s a lot of talent, the experience will help us if we can take things out of it,” he said.

The 31-year old also admitted that the Bangladesh side is improving as a team as it is visible in their performances over the last couple of years. “At home, they will be a tough side to beat. They have a lot of good spinners. It’s not easy for me to say, but it’s a good win for Bangladesh cricket. Maybe some things are bigger than one game.”

Mehedi Hasan was awarded as the player of the match and player of the series for his 19 wickets in the series. “I’m really happy, it’s an exciting moment for me. Thanks to all my team-mates and all their support. The senior players helped me when I was nervous,” said the 19-year-old Mehedi Hasan.