The eluding victory

Bangladesh team had been in a favourable position since the beginning of the match. Though the journey wasn't smooth in the second innings for them with just 154 runs in their kitty, the respectable lead of 260 runs could have been enough to secure a victory. But alas, the equation changed in the end! We are not going to dissect the team's drawbacks or faults; instead we are going to congratulate all the players for the marked improvement they have shown in their playing skills, professionalism and commitment. They seemed to possess all the required elements to win which had been a rarity before. Because of their focused attitude and decent lead, the expectation rose to such a high level that the whole nation suffered something of a heart-break after the game was over.

Let's not forget here that we are talking about a team which carried the game till the last day of the match, which managed to bowl out all but one batsman of the opposition, which had their grip on the game almost till the end, but victory just slipped through their fingers. Nevertheless, it was defeat not to be ashamed of, but to feel recharged by. The touch of sadness would always be there we got so close to the goal yet could not reach it. The expertise of the coach, Dav Whatmore seems to have rubbed off well on the players. Ever since he arrived, the team seems to have been rejuvenated. We only hope that they continue to play in the same manner, so what luck didn't favour us this time, there's always a next time. We wish them all a better luck in the future games.

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