Sabbir wants to improve batting technique

Bangladesh top-order batsman Sabbir Rahman is working on batting technique in order to become more consistent in the longer format. “I am working on my batting technique. I had a few problems with my back-lift. At the moment I am working with that with our batting consultant [Mark O’Neill]. I’m also working with my grip. While facing new ball what should I do and also increasing patience while crafting a big innings are also in my work-list,” Sabbir told the media at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Sabbir scored 10 runs off nine balls in the first innings of the three-day practice match, contested between the Bangladesh cricketers.

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He was bowled by left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. Sabbir generally bats at No 3 position in ODIs and T20Is but in their last Test match, he batted at No 4. In the practice match he also batted at No 4. The right-handed batsman hinted that he can bat in the lower middle-order if the team need.

“I am not thinking about batting order. I will bat wherever my team need. Coach [Chandika Hathurusingha] did not discuss with me about that yet. If needed, then I will play at No 6,” he said.

Sabbir scored a brilliant second-innings half-century last year against England when the Tigers chased during the first Test in Chittagong. Bangladesh almost pulled off a sensational chase on a difficult pitch only to lose by 22 runs.