Tanzid Hasan Urges Bangladesh Batters to "Bat Long and Deep" After Colombo Collapse

Tanzid Hasan Urges Bangladesh Batters to "Bat Long and Deep" After Colombo Collapse

Following Bangladesh’s crushing 77-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo, opener Tanzid Hasan has called for greater responsibility from the team’s batters. Speaking ahead of the second match of the series at the R Premadasa Stadium, Tanzid emphasized the need for set batters to bat long and anchor the innings.

Bangladesh, chasing a modest target of 245, seemed in control at one stage with a 71-run second-wicket partnership between Tanzid and Najmul Hossain Shanto. However, a sudden collapse saw them lose 7 wickets for just 5 runs in the space of 26 deliveries — one of the most dramatic implosions in their ODI history.

“We had a long discussion about the last match,” said Tanzid. “The coaches told us that on a wicket like this, those who get set need to finish things off since it's hard for new batters to adjust. They have top-quality spinners, so it's important that set batters carry on and take the game deep.”

The turning point in the match came when Shanto was run out, followed by Tanzid’s own dismissal later in the same over. This exposed a fragile middle order that crumbled against the spin threat of Wanindu Hasaranga, who ended with outstanding figures of 4 for 10.

Tanzid acknowledged the role of poor tactical execution, noting that the team failed to manage individual matchups effectively. “Left-hand batters need to take as much strike as possible since Hasaranga is less effective against them. A few such strategies were discussed which could help us in the next match.”

Despite scoring 62 — his second ODI half-century — Tanzid was critical of his own performance. “I don't think I played well. I didn’t fulfill the team’s requirements. If I had seen the game through, then I would have considered it a good innings.”

Bangladesh’s woes are compounded by the absence of two senior players, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah. Their absence was felt deeply in the middle order, which recorded its worst-ever contribution in ODI history — just one run from positions four to six. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and senior batter Litton Das both fell for ducks, while Towhid Hridoy managed a solitary run.

The loss has extended Bangladesh’s ODI losing streak to seven matches, with their last win coming over eight months ago. One match was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi during this period.

Looking ahead, Tanzid remains hopeful. “It’s a three-match series. One match is done. The next one is important. If we can make a comeback, then Inshallah, we will still be in contention.”

Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka again in the second ODI on July 5 at the same venue, needing a win to keep the series alive and end their prolonged winless run.

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