Mirpur: Afghanistan star Mohammad Nabi rated the pitch in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) better than the past years, stating that standard of the pitch made the game entertaining one for the spectators. Nabi is playing for Fortune Barishal which is in better position to seal the playoffs after being at second spots with 12 points from eight matches.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Nabi expressed his satisfaction with the pitch conditions this year, highlighting how they have contributed to high-scoring matches that thrill the audience. ‘This year’s pitch is better than last year. That’s the reason that most of the matches are high-scoring, and it is being chased. We want it this kind of pitch,’ Nabi told the reporters today at Mirpur.
Nabi emphasized the importance of maintaining focus in the remaining matches to ensure his team remains in the top two positions. ‘We still have four matches left. We want to focus on those matches and keep the team in the top two. The remaining four matches and the playoffs will be held in Dhaka. We have already gotten used to these conditions,’ he added.
In previous editions of the BPL, the quality of the pitches was a frequent source of criticism among players. However, this year has marked a departure from the past, as the pitches appear to have met the expectations of the newly revamped BPL. In T20s, spectators want to see runs, and this time the teams are regularly exceeding 200, with seven batters having already scored centuries since the end of the Chattogram leg.
Nabi further explained the improvements, noting that the pitches are receiving extra rest and are being prepared specifically for each game. ‘I think the pitches are getting extra rest this time. They are preparing the right pitches for each game that is why they are playing in three venues. Most of the time there are three venues, but this time they are paying extra attention to the pitches, the pitches are also getting better,’ he remarked.
Nabi also described the pitch conditions as fair, suggesting that skilled bowlers could still find opportunities to excel. ‘Most of the time, spinners are the highest wicket-takers, this time it is pacers like Taskin who enjoyed good run. It means the pitch is good enough and Bangladesh has also got some quality bowlers. This time they are bowling really well.’