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DHAKA, May 28, 2024 (BSS)- After a thumping victory over South Korea and
Malaysia, motivated Bangladesh face Indonesia in their third match of the
fourth edition of Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi tournament scheduled
to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium at
Mirpur.
Private satellite channel T-sports will telecast the match live that kicks
off at 4 pm.
Prior to the third match, Bangladesh coach Abdul Jalil was found very much
optimistic about winning the third match against Indonesia.
He said: "We want to win every match and take to the field with a plan like
this. The same things also have been planned against Indonesia. I am not
thinking about anything other than winning. After winning two matches in a
row, the team is now in good shape and I can say that the way the team is
playing, we'll go to the next round as the best in the group."
Commenting about the opponents, Jalil said his team does not have much
experience of playing against Indonesia but the coach termed Indonesia as a
tough opponent in this tournament. Not only Indonesia, each participating
team of this tournament is strong in his eyes. However, the coach is only
focusing his team own performance rather than the opponents.
Despite playing consecutive matches, Bangladesh has no injury problem. Abdul
Jalil confirmed that everyone in the team is healthy and sound.
He said the main team played against South Korea and in the second match
against Malaysia, he gave more opportunities to the players who were on the
reserve bench keeping mind it that his team has to be played more matches in
the tournament.
The Bangladesh coach Abdul Jalil is aiming to retain the title of fourth
edition of this tournament but before he wants to confirm the semi-final spot
for the team. About the tournament the coach of the red and greens said all
the best teams, except India and Iran, have participated in the Bangabandhu
Cup International Kabaddi. So it can be said that how important and
challenging the tournament is.
Bangladesh Captain experienced raider Arduzzaman Munshi is also found in a
happy mood after winning two consecutive matches in the tournament.
Ahead of the match against Indonesia he said: "We are not thinking about
anything other than winning against Indonesia... not only Indonesia, we want
to win all the matches in the whole tournament... We want to win the title
and also expecting support from our fans."