Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop while commenting on Tuesday, September 3 said that the world has witnessed Bangladesh as they recorded a Test series 2-0 triumph in Pakistan during protests across the country. According to Ian Bishop, victory would entail ‘joy and renewed spirit’ for Bangladesh where students demonstrated leading to massive loss of students’ lives and many more injured.
Sport’s Healing Power: Ian Bishop Highlights the Role of Cricket in Bangladesh’s National Psyche
However, the protests disruptive effects were felt in a big way in Bangladesh as Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh got ousted from her country and power. Bishop reckons that sport plays an important role in the ‘national psyche. ’ Following the six-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test, he wrote on Twitter:Bishop reckons that sport plays an important role in the ‘national psyche. ’ Following the six-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test, he wrote on Twitter:
“Sport is not everything; but it has a place in the national psyche. I hope it brings the people of Bangladesh some joy and renewed spirit at a much-needed time in their history,”
A Cricketing Legend: Ian Bishop’s Prolific Career and Expertise in the Commentary Box
Former West Indies player of the Caribbean, Ian Bishop, has played 43 tests and 84 ODI matches claiming 279 wickets all together. The 56-year-old talented man had also achieved more than thousand international cricket runs. He has been a staple among the commentaries during the international cricket and the Indian Premier League.
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto heaped praise on his side after they successfully clinched the Test series against Pakistan. He said in his post-match interview:He said in his post-match interview:
“Means a lot, can’t express in words. Really happy. We were looking to win here and very happy with the way everyone has done their job. Very impressive, the work ethic of our pacers was great and that’s why we got the result. Everyone is honest with themselves and they want to win, I hope they continue,”