Naveed: It’ll be a test of the two batting groups
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Former Sri Lanka international Naveed Nawaz, who was the head coach of Bangladesh's Under-19 World Cup-winning team in 2020, was recently appointed as an assistant to new Sri Lanka men's head coach Chris Silverwood.
Speaking about the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Nawaz said he expected tough contests, primarily between the two batting units.
"It is going to be a tough series. It will be a test of the two batting groups. We have a bit of inexperience in our bowling group. The batting is far superior, for both units. They are pretty similar too. Bangladesh has a bit of youth in their bowling group. The two teams are evenly poised, it will be a good series to watch." said Nawaz at a press interaction Monday.
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After being named U-19 head coach in July 2018, Nawaz had become a regular visitor to the Shere Bangla National Stadium. Seeing him in opposition colors at Sri Lanka's training session at the stadium on Sunday caused mixed emotions for those present. He led two World Cup campaigns, in 2020 and 2022.
"It is good to be back in my country. I enjoyed four years [with the U-19 team]. It was really good. I think I was able to give something to Bangladesh, to do justice to the four years," he added.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shoriful Islam will get a chance to meet and interact with their former mentor and Nawaz is also looking forward to meeting his ‘boys’.
"They [Mahmudul and Shoriful] are skilled enough to handle any situation. Me being there [in the opposition dressing room] shouldn't mean anything to them because they have played and succeeded in international cricket. I think that [his presence] would be a positive more than a negative for them,” Nawaz said
