Whats the role of a captain in a team like Bangladesh? Did you enjoy the job?
A captain has a huge role. And in a young and inconsistent team like Bangladesh, the job is far more challenging and requires a lot of patience and man-management skills. As a captain I had to work hard to help players get through the bad times and keep their motivation up. I enjoyed every bit of my captaincy – more so because we managed to beat some noteworthy opponents. Those are happy memories. What would you rate as your biggest achievement as captain? We have managed to earn the respect of our opponents, especially in ODIs. In our early days, every team took us for granted. That’s not a great feeling – when you are not taken seriously. A match against Bangladesh is no longer seen as a walk in the park, and that’s my biggest achievement as the captain of Bangladesh. For example, when we defeated India in the 2007 World Cup and progressed to the Super Eights, every team had a different look at us. It probably made our job difficult, but it also helped us to enjoy the game. We felt c
