What Ashwin told Miraz (video)

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Published: 05:37, 14 February 2017 Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020

Promising offie Mehedi Hasan Miraz savours interaction with Ashwin. Photo: BCCI

Sport Desk: Before heading towards India to play a Test against the mighty cricket neighbour in their soil for the first time, Bangladesh’s teen sensation Mehedi Hasan Miraz expressed his desire of having some tips from Ravichandran Ashwin.

After a 208-run victory in the only Test, leading Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed a nice gesture as he shared bowling tips with Miraz on Monday.

Miraz has been a revelation for Bangladesh as the spinner impressed one and all on his maiden Test series against England at home, emerging as the highest wicket-taker of the series with 19 wickets from two Tests.

He picked up 2 wickets in the Test against India. Ashwin, who became the fastest to the 250-wicket mark in the same Test, bagged 6 wickets in total in the match.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday shared a video where Miraz is seen taking his interaction with Ravichandran Ashwin.

“I was looking forward to meet him ever since the time we landed in India. After the match, I asked him how to handle certain situations. I have no experience of match situations. He encouraged me. He said I had the potential to have a long and successful international career and advised me to work really hard," Miraz told BCCI.

As Bangladesh prepare for their next assignment, Mehedi is carrying back fond memories of the tour. “I am very happy today that I got to meet Ashwin and even Virat Kohli later. Ashwin has done so well in the last few years and has so much experience. I had an excellent time with him. His tips are going to be very useful.”

Having played just five Tests, Mehedi said he wanted to build his repertoire. “I have a high arm action and can bowl in good areas, which are my plus points. I want to add more variety and vary my pace. I spoke to Ashwin about it. He told me to stick to my strengths. His advice was to follow my instincts and bowl in the manner I feel most comfortable in.”