KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) - Bangladesh cricket coach Dav Whatmore is satisfied with the competitive spirit that has slowly been creeping into his side.
Whatmore was speaking on arrival in Jamaica in-transit to St Vincent, where his side will begin preparations for a brief tour of the Caribbean that includes three One-day Internationals and two Tests against West Indies.
“We understand that every team we play against is a big challenge,” Whatmore said.
“At the same time, we have an opportunity, as young as the players are to give their best performances. And if they can give of their personal best more often, then we are in a position to be very competitive.
“If we fight every session every day in the longer game, whether we win or lose is to me immaterial. What counts for me is that we give a good account of ourselves. In order for us to do well, we need even contributions from as many people as possible whether you are a batsman or a bowler.”
Australia-born Whatmore assumed control of the Bangladesh side last June and has lifted the intensity of the minnows of world cricket.
It has not resulted in many wins though. Bangladesh have lost all but two rain-affected Tests of the 28 they have played and recently snapped an 18-match losing sequence in ODIs when they beat Zimbabwe by eight runs in a recent series.