Dhaka, Jan 3: In a spectacular display of talent, Bangladesh’s emerging fast bowler, Shoriful Islam, recently left an indelible mark during the tour of New Zealand, drawing accolades from his former coach, Allan Donald.
Despite Donald no longer serving as Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach, he took to Instagram to express his admiration for Shoriful’s outstanding contributions to the team.
Stepping into the shoes of the experienced Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful assumed the leadership of Bangladesh’s pace bowling unit, turning his New Zealand stint into a dream-like experience.
His exceptional performance, particularly in the T20I series, played a pivotal role in the team’s success, resulting in a drawn series. Notably, Shoriful clinched the prestigious Best Player of the Series award.
Allan Donald, who played a crucial role in Shoriful’s journey to the national team, commended the young pacer’s achievements in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Donald stated, “Player of the series is so well deserved, Shoriful Islam. Keep building on these performances, big fella.”Shoriful emerged as the top wicket-taker in the T20I series, claiming an impressive six wickets in three matches with an economy rate of 6.10.
His stellar performances extended into the ODI series, where he once again stood out as the highest wicket-taker. In the ODIs, Shoriful secured six wickets, boasting a commendable economy rate of 4.50 and an average of 16.50.The young pacer’s rise to prominence has been closely linked to the guidance provided by Allan Donald during his tenure as Bangladesh’s pace bowling coach.
Shoriful’s success not only reflects his own dedication and skill but also serves as a testament to the mentorship and coaching he received under Donald’s tutelage.
As Shoriful continues to shine on the international stage, his performances are not only earning accolades from cricket enthusiasts but also reaffirming the impact of effective coaching in nurturing and developing cricketing talent.
The cricketing world eagerly awaits Shoriful Islam’s future exploits as he continues to build on his stellar performances. (Agencies)
