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Christchurch, Jan 19 (CRICKETNMORE) Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said overlooking fast bowler Rubel Hossain for the Test series against New Zealand was a decision taken in the "best interest of the team".The Sri Lankan, however, declined to give any clear reason for the decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The second Test begins here on Friday. Bangladesh lost the first Test by seven wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Hathurusingha hinted that Rubel, who took seven wickets in the three-match Twenty20 series, had little chance to play in the series-concluding second Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Although Bangladesh's new look three-pronged pace attack from the last match was not too ineffective, their inexperience gives them the "benefit of doubt" for their performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Also Read: Joe Root won't play in IPL 2017<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

So, unsurprisingly, the decision to leave out Rubel was met with scrutiny from fans, followers and even opposing players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Bangladesh coach and captain remained out of reach for reporters during the first Test at Wellington, so it was not possible to get their views on the matter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Also Read: Pakistan batsman Babar Azam joins elite list of Cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Hathurusingha said about Rubel's omission: "I don't need to give any logic to you (for excluding Rubel). I do what I feel would be best for the team."
\r\nThe Test records of the 27-year-old right-arm pacer do not speak kindly for him. He has bagged only 32 wickets in 23 Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

But the issue remains a subject of scrutiny before the second Test at Hagley Oval where the match will be played on a greener track than the one used at Basin Reserve in Wellington.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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