The long wait has only sharpened his preparation.
In the lead-up to the series, Mushfiqur is understood to have prepared meticulously on his own, determined to leave no stone unturned.
After speaking to friends living in Australia, he familiarised himself with the conditions expected at this time of year and even decided to carry a slightly lighter bat than usual, believing the surfaces would allow him to play more square of the wicket.
The long wait has only sharpened his preparation. In the lead-up to the series, Mushfiqur is understood to have prepared meticulously on his own, determined to leave no stone unturned. After speaking to friends living in Australia, he familiarised himself with the conditions expected at this time of year and even decided to carry a slightly lighter bat than usual, believing the surfaces would allow him to play more square of the wicket.
