After a landmark success in Pakistan, Bangladesh oozed with confidence to thrive in India where they will visit later this month for two Tests and three T20 Internationals. Batter Jaker Ali Anik, a vital cog in Bangladesh's T20 set up, believes that India now won't take them lightly in any format of cricket after the Test team's performance in Pakistan. "We have now started our training session for the white ball series of the tour of India," Jaker Ali said in Mirpur today as the T20 regulars of Bangladesh began practice session officially. "We got a watershed moment in our history by winning a series against Pakistan . This win is a great inspiration for all of us. Everyone played well. India will not take us lightly this time. Even Former Indian cricketers are also urging their national team to give importance to the Bangladesh series." The likes of Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Shamim Patwari and some others were present this session along with Jaker Ali under the supervis ion of local coach Sohail Islam. The players who were with Test team will start training from September 8. Despite the change in format, the confidence, stemming from the success in Pakistan will also help them, Jaker said. " When teams perform well against bigger opponents, a different kind of confidence builds. So format doesn't matter. We will go to India to win. Our target is to achieve the best results in the series." Last time when Bangladesh toured in India in 2019, they won a T20 game but eventually lost the three-match series by 2-1. They, however, lost all of two Tests and both of the Tests ended inside three days. Cricketers have credited local coaches for their success in Pakistan. "Sohail sir, Babul (Mizanur Rahman) sir has seen us since childhood. They have a good idea about each cricketer. The impact is also high. I think the way they take care of us, it's encouraging for us. So I think their role is also much greater." Zaker has also praised the leadership skill of Najmul Hossai n Shanto, saying "Shanto is a great captain and you have already got the proof of that. He took several risks in the series. When you take risks as a captain, the results may or may not come in your favor but most of the time, it brings positive vibe. However, a captain should have the courage to take risks and that's what Shanto possesses." Bangladesh will leave the country for India on September 15 with the first Test in Chennai beginning from September 19. Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
