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The victorious Bangladesh cricket team returned home late yesterday from their successful 51-day tour of the West Indies and Zimbabwe to a raucous welcome at the Zia International Airport.
Ministers, board members and officials were joined by a nearly two thousand strong gathering of fans, including numerous close family members of the players, who greeted their heroes with garlands of flowers and joyous chants of “Congratulations” & “Welcome”.
Such success is unprecedented in the history of Bangladesh cricket and the mass turnout showcased exactly how much this success means to the people.
Victorious captain Shakib al Hasan, who was thrust into the role following the pull-out of Mashrafe bin Mortaza, was visibly beaming at the press conference.
“We had gone into this series with the hope of just playing good cricket after our disastrous performance in the T20 World Cup, but this achievement is glorious.
“This has come about after two years of hard work and we are just now bearing the fruits of our labour,” said Shakib.
The all-rounder who has led from the front also had a word of warning.
“I would think that our players will go home tonight revelling in this glory but come back tomorrow morning seeking new challenges. As great as this is, we need to put this win behind us and look forward,” continued the left-hander.
Wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, whose sparkling knock sealed the series in Zimbabwe, seconded his captain.
“The victory is the result of an all-round team performance. Everyone did well and this will raise our confidence for continued success.”
Mohammad Ashraful, the target of much flak for his subdued performances prior to this tour, managed to hit back at his critics with some good knocks including a century against Zimbabwe.
And the mercurial right-hander appealed to the media for more support for himself and his teammates.
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