Bangladesh vs India: It is inspirational, says Zakir Hasan after Rahul Dravid congratulates him for maiden Test century

Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test: Zakir Hasan was pleased after Rahul Dravid congratulated him for his maiden century on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 17, 2022 20:54 IST

It is inspirational: Zakir Hasan after Dravid congratulates him for maiden Test century. Courtesy: AP

By India Today Web Desk: Zakir Hasan was over the moon after Indian head coach Rahul Dravid congratulated him for his century on Test debut on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

After performing nicely in Bangladesh A’s unofficial Tests towards India A, the southpaw was known as as much as the nationwide setup rather than an injured Tamim Iqbal.

Zakir acquired out to Mohammed Siraj within the first innings after scoring 20, however raced to his maiden three-figure rating within the purest format on Day 4 of the opening Test towards India.

The 24-year-old batter scored 100 runs off 224 balls with 12 fours and a six earlier than Ravi Ashwin accounted for his wicket.

“Sir (Rahul) greeted me. He said I batted well. It is inspirational for such a great player and coach coming to congratulate me. It is a great feeling. I feel good scoring a hundred. I didn’t have many expectations and all I wanted was to bat long since we are facing two days and a big total,” Zakir was quoted as saying after the fourth day’s play.

“I wished to bat a bit of longer for the workforce. It might need been simpler for them (within the chase). I’ve normally batted at No 3 and 4. I have not opened the batting a lot. I normally face the brand new ball in first-class cricket. At instances you get to bat after the primary ball in case you are at No 3, so you must face the brand new ball. I used to be assured,” he stated.

Earlier, Zakir won the Player of the Match award after his match-saving knock against India A in the first unofficial Test. The left-hander said that the knock gave him a lot of confidence before the Test series.

“That innings (173 not out towards India A) supplied me quite a lot of confidence. I used to be making an attempt to comply with the identical technique of that innings. It was behind my thoughts that I have to follow the method whereas taking part in. A giant rating main right into a nationwide call-up is actually a turning level,” Zakir added.

In Chattogram, Zakir was additionally concerned in a 124-run stand for the opening wicket together with Najmul Hossain Shanto, who scored 67 runs off 156 balls.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published On:

Dec 17, 2022