Tips for our batsmen to avoid being trapped

I would like to mention some guidelines for our cricketers to follow during the next series.

1.    Bowlers sometimes intentionally bowl full tosses and bad balls in order to make the batsman play at it. This is done to set up the batsman and in many cases, the batsmen get out as they get carried away by trying to hit every ball to the boundary. Our players should not fall in this trap.

2.    The opposition will change field settings to confuse the batsman. Our batsmen must be fully aware of every field placing before playing each ball. If the batsman hits the previous ball for a boundary, chances are that a fielder will be placed in that position to catch the next ball. So, be careful.

3.    If the ball bounces above the waist or outside the off-stump, it would be better not to play it as it may take the edge and gets caught behind.

4.    Many balls get fielded near the boundary. During this time there is ample time to take a second run.

5.    Always watch the other batsman while running. Touch the white line with the bat instead of running through it because this way, another run could be taken.

Aminur Rahim
New DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka