Shanto addresses spinners' inconsistency following Test loss in Mirpur
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Bangladesh captain Shanto criticized his team's spinners after a recent Test defeat in Mirpur. He expressed support for Taijul Islam, who has claimed only five wickets across his last five Test matches. The performance of the spinners was highlighted as a key factor in the loss. Shanto's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the bowling unit's effectiveness ahead of upcoming fixtures.
- •Shanto focused on spinners' inconsistency as a reason for defeat.
- •Taijul Islam has taken only five wickets in his last five Tests.
- •The Bangladesh captain supports Taijul despite recent struggles.
- •Performance issues will need to be addressed ahead of upcoming matches.
- 3:27 PMESPNcricinfo — Shanto blames Bangladesh spinners' inconsistency for Mirpur Test defeat
"The Bangladesh captain threw his weight behind Taijul Islam, who has taken just five wickets in his last five Test matches
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