Courtney Walsh blown away by Bangladesh fans and their support

Courtney Walsh, the former West Indies pacer as well as incumbent Bangladesh bowling coach, has been intrigued and amazed by the kind of fans the Bangladeshis have towards their cricketers in recent times. It is also clear that the fans have a massive part to play when it comes to their cricket team and has also taken the cue from India on how their side has performed in recent times as well.

Speaking about the same, Walsh went on to add, “I was in shock seeing how the fans in Bangladesh support cricket. I didn’t expect it. I never played in Bangladesh during my career but I played a couple of times against them away from home.

“It was a shock to see how they embrace and love their team. There are some very good, knowledgeable supporters who know and understand what’s going on with the team. It is a good shock to have and makes you want to do your best,” he added.

Walsh also went ahead and spoke on the responsibilities he had as a coach. “The head coach had mentioned to me that at home the fast bowlers probably don’t get used a lot. We have to build them up for away tours. I saw this as my first challenge. So that’s one of the things we have been working on,” he said.

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Walsh also went on to state that the players in Bangladesh have much more quality when it comes to their improvement as well. “Most of the guys were consistent with their pace. I think they have done work to get physically stronger. What we need to do now is work on the technical part of it – how they think batsmen and conditions out,” he added.

“Some of the questions bowlers like Rabbi (Kamrul Islam) has asked me which is tremendous to hear. It shows that they have started to think.”

“I think from what I have picked up, they listen to me and look up to the information I have provided to them. I am happy to help them to keep the team moving forward and for them to understand Test cricket. The character will be growing in time,” he concluded.

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