Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani remains optimistic despite a challenging day in the field against Bangladesh, underlining his side’s belief and discipline as key to turning the Test match around.
“It was a tough day for us today. Bangladesh fought really hard. We will take it, though,” Muzarabani admitted, following a grinding day that saw the visitors seize some control.
While acknowledging Bangladesh’s resilience, Muzarabani was keen to shift the focus towards his team’s approach. “Test cricket is all about day after day. There’s more time left in the game. We have the belief that we are ahead,” he said, a line that best sums up the Zimbabwean camp’s mindset heading into the crucial stages of the match.
The lanky paceman, known for his hostility and accuracy, emphasised his reliance on bowling a hard length—a tactic he believes remains his greatest weapon. “That’s my strength, to bowl the hard length on the body. I don’t think Bangladesh struggled against the short ball. It is my No 1 skill.”
Zimbabwe’s bowlers toiled hard on a wearing surface, but Muzarabani stressed the importance of sticking to their plans and not being distracted by the scoreboard. “Ideally, under 200 runs. We shouldn’t, however, think about the runs. We should think about taking wickets. It won’t be easy getting those Bangladesh wickets. We have to show more discipline.”
Despite the uphill battle, the seamer expressed confidence in Zimbabwe’s growth in the longer format, calling for more exposure. “We need to play a lot of those games. We have to perform more. If we do that, I am sure the ICC will give us more games.”
With more Test cricket on the horizon, Zimbabwe’s ambitions are clear: to compete consistently and prove they belong on the biggest stage. For now, all eyes are on the next session—a chance, Muzarabani hopes, to wrestle back the momentum.