First Test between Bangladesh and India: Paras Mhambrey: "Conditions Were Not That Conducive, We Had To Work Hard"

India tour of Bangladesh, 1st Test: India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said that his bowlers had to work hard as the conditions were not that conducive.

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Saturday said that his bowlers had to "work hard" as the "conditions were not conducive" on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Kuldeep Yadav took 5-wicket haul in first innings.

India set up the target of 513 on the third day but Bangladesh saw off the day by reaching 42 for no loss at stumps. With India needing 10 wickets in two days, Mhambrey said: "Extremely happy, because the conditions were not that conducive, we had to work hard. The way the bowlers bowled, the areas they bowled, I am very happy.

"Sometimes it is difficult (to adapt quickly). The practice sessions help, that gives you an idea of the bounce and sometimes the turn. The discussion is all about responsibility. Every individual knows his role in the team and what the team expects out of him. At times you need to be defensive, at times you need to be attacking."

India bundled out Bangladesh for 150, with Kuldeep Yadav completing his five-wicket haul and Mohammed Siraj picking three wickets.

Talking about Kuldeep, who is playing his first Test since February 2021, Mhambrey said: "Very encouraging, really need someone like him in the team, adds a different variation. Very happy for him. He is gone through a tough phase, really been through a lot, happy with the way he has turned up for the team."

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