Bangladesh’s Mominul Haque lauded teammate Najmul Hossain Shanto after his commanding century on the opening day of the Dhaka Test against Pakistan. From a precarious 31 for 2, Shanto and Mominul built a 170-run partnership that helped Bangladesh regain control. Shanto scored 101 off 129 balls with 12 fours and two sixes, playing in an aggressive one-day style that unsettled the Pakistani bowlers.

Speaking at the post-day press conference, Mominul described Shanto’s innings as one of the best he had witnessed from him, crediting his counterattack for putting Pakistan under pressure. He noted that Shanto has been in excellent form, having scored centuries in recent Tests against Sri Lanka, Ireland, and New Zealand. Mominul emphasized the importance of maintaining the same mindset and staying grounded to sustain this consistency.

Looking ahead, Mominul said a strong start on the following morning would be crucial for Bangladesh’s position in the Dhaka Test, expressing optimism about the team’s momentum.