Dhaka, Oct 18 (CRICKETNMORE) Living with the label of Bangladesh's limited-overs specialist for a long time, Sabbir Rahman is on the verge of making his bow in Test cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was difficult to imagine the 24-year-old in Test whites even a few days ago. But after he broke into the squad for the first Test against England, it has become a probability, reports bdnews24.com.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said the team management is looking for a combination which includes Sabbir in the playing 11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Twenty20s and One-Days, his batting technique has often come under scrutiny. But he shrugged off all criticism to be promoted to number three where he has been showing good potential.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The right-handed batsman, who can also bowl useful leg-breaks, has an ordinary first-class record. He played 35 matches in eight years, hit three centuries and averaged 38.71.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the selectors paid more attention to how he has grown as a player while Hathurusingha has always been optimistic about the youngster.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sabbir's doubts about himself, however, perished after two key knocks for Bangladesh A on their tours to India and South Africa last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the brink of his first Test cap, Sabbir is drawing hope from his recent impressive form.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"The Bengaluru century came under very tough circumstances. The wicket was also very difficult. The century gave me the hope that I can play well in the longer version against quality bowling attack," Sabbir said on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Later playing well in South Africa strengthened my self-confidence."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Everybody took me as a limited-overs specialist then. So the two innings were very good for me. I realised that I had the ability to play well at this level."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The self-assurance drove Sabbir to always play in his own style, regardless of the wicket, conditions or circumstances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Longer version doesn't simply mean not playing my shots. These innings helped me realise that I can play my way and be successful," Sabbir added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I have to be a bit careful with ball selection but apart from that there isn't much difference. The ball I am able to hit can be hit in any sort of cricket."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sabbir's aggression and ability to play big knocks has thrilled Hathurusingha as the number of batsmen achieving success by resorting to similar tactics has risen in modern times.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2016\/10\/bangladesh-player-sabbir-rahman.jpg", "alt_img": "Image for Bangladesh batsman Sabbir buoyed by recent form", "alt_title": "Bangladesh batsman Sabbir buoyed by recent form", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "Bangladesh batsman Sabbir buoyed by recent form", "seo_desc": "Dhaka, Oct 18 (CRICKETNMORE) Living with the label of Bangladesh's limited-overs specialist for a long time, Sabbir Rahman is on the verge of making his bow i", "seo_keywords": "Sabbir Rahman, Bangladesh Cricket Team", "tag": "", "tagging": "", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "0", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "bangladesh-batsman-sabbir-buoyed-by-recent-form", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "1836", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "0", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2016-10-18 14:34:00", "updated": "2016-10-18 14:34:00", "img_from": "", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": null, "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2016-10-18 14:34:00", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2016-10-18 14:34:00", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/bangladesh-batsman-sabbir-buoyed-by-recent-form-20357" }