Ireland’s Harry Tector believes his side have gained momentum after dismissing Bangladesh openers at stumps on the first day of the one-off Test in Dhaka. Tamim opened the innings for the hosts despite sustaining a shoulder injury while trying to take a catch near the boundary line.
Harry Tector said –
“It was huge( the wicket of Tamim). It was unbelievable. I think it makes the day a bit more even. We are shy with the bat but getting two wickets tonight is huge.” He lost his opening partner Najmul Hossain and failed to get through to stumps unscathed as the hosts finished the day at 34/2, still trailing by 180 runs.
“It gives a lot of momentum for us tomorrow. I think that dismissal in particular, the way the ball spun and it is a good sign for us on this wicket.”
Tector was the sole half-centurion in the Ireland innings as he made 50 in Ireland’s 214. He was one of the seven Irish players to make their debuts in the ongoing Test, he said – “It was pretty cool. We had a bit of a ceremony last night. There was seven of us, so presenting seven individual caps on the morning of day one would take a bit of time. It was really special.”
Harry Tector further said –
“I am the 22nd Test player for Ireland but I am something like the 706th player to play for Ireland overall. It is a very special achievement. We are a lucky group of players to play Test cricket.”
