Cannot underestimate Bangladesh on the basis of their ranking, says Saha

INDIA WICKET-KEEPER BATSMAN Wriddhiman Saha has stated that India will not take Bangladesh lightly in the one-off Test beginning February 9 in Hyderabad. Ahead of the fixture, Saha told PTI,

"Ranking-wise one may think they will be easier opponents on paper. But we cannot underestimate them before taking on to the field. It all depends on the situation on a given day. We have to approach the situation accordingly."

Following the Bangladesh Test, India is set to play four Tests against Australia, starting February 23. When asked whether India has a plan prepared for them as well, Saha quipped,

"I don't know when are the Aussies coming but as of now the focus is on Bangladesh Test. After they're here we will think about it.”

Saha, who scored a career-best unbeaten 203 in first-class cricket for Rest of India in the Irani Trophy, also guided Bengal to the top of East Zone in the T20 league in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. When asked whether it is difficult to switch from the T20 to the longest format, the 32-year-old said,

"It's all about the mind-set and the right ball to choose. Having played for so many years, it would not be an issue. Now it's time to shift focus to Test format, it would not be a problem though. I will think after reaching there tomorrow morning. My approach remains the same.”

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