Bangladesh ODI skipper Rumana Ahmed believes that their South African counterpart played like Kings at their own den while much of their success lies to the pace attack of the host.
Bangladesh lost all their matches in the series comprised with five ODI's and three Twenty20 internationals against the Proteas, who apparently dominated the series from the opening game.
'I think they are far ahead than us. I feel they play like Kings at their own backyard,' Rumana told reporters at Dhaka on Wednesday. 'Their pace attack was awesome and that made all the difference as we could not show our potential against such an balanced attack,' she added. Rumana believed that their opponent was smart enough to change their plans and execute it in the middle where they failed miserably while the condition also played its part.
''I think the condition also played a big part,'' said Rumana. ''After the opening ODI we felt we can make a comeback but the way they executed their plans in the middle that changed from time to time it was quite difficult,'' she added. '' We have got a thorough understanding of our ability and what kind of preparation we need to have to face a team of their stature in future,'' she added.
Rumana expressed her gratitude to the outgoing head coach David Capel as she believed they had good rapport with the Englishman during the 18-month stint. England allrounder David Capel, whose 18-month contract hasn't been extended stepped down after South Africa tour. ''It was a very emotional affair,'' said Rumana. '
'He cried while we also cried when the time arrived of parting away at the Qatar Airport,'' she said. Former Indian wicket keeper Anju Jain is expected to take over as the next head coach of Bangladesh womens team.
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