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Ricky Ponting will join Justin Langer and Jason Gillespie in Australia’s interim coaching group for the home T20s against Sri Lanka in February

ESPNcricinfo staff01-Jan-2017Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been named an assistant coach for the team’s T20 series against Sri Lanka in February in an interim capacity, and will work alongside Justin Langer and Jason Gillespie. The trio have been brought in with the core of Australia’s support staff set to be in India for the four-Test series. Gillespie was appointed to the staff last week.Ponting had said in November that he was open to a role with the national team, and had expressed interest in a coaching or selection job. He reiterated it after his appointment.”I always said when I retired that I wanted to get back involved and what better way to do it than alongside a couple of my best mates in cricket, Justin Langer and Jason Gillespie,” Ponting was quoted as saying by a press release from Cricket Australia. “We have some incredible Twenty20 talent in this country and I can’t wait to work with JL, Dizzy and those selected to have a real crack at doing special for Australia’s Twenty20 International ambitions.”Since his retirement from international cricket in 2012, Ponting has taken up a range of cricket and media roles. He played his last T20 in the 2013 edition of the Caribbean Premier League, and had a two-year stint, between 2015 and 2016, as coach of Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Mumbai won the 2015 IPL and finished fifth in the 2016 edition. Ponting has been commentating for Channel Ten in this season of the Big Bash League. Langer and Gillespie, meanwhile, are coaching the Perth Scorchers and the Adelaide Strikers respectivelyPat Howard, Australia’s performance manager, said Ponting’s appointment would provide an extensive T20 knowledge base for the players to tap into.”By getting him on board during the series, it will allow Justin, Jason and the players to tap into his extensive Twenty20 knowledge, gained through his time playing and coaching in domestic tournaments in England, the Caribbean, India and Australia, as well as through his time watching the KFC BBL for Network Ten,” Howard said.”The fact Ricky, Justin and Jason all know each other so well through their many years together in the Australia team means they will gel quickly and their significant collective experience of the format should ensure the squad that is selected gets all the guidance it needs off the field,” he added.Ponting scored more than 27,000 runs in an international career that spanned nearly two decades. He was a part of three World Cup-winning squads, captaining them in 2003 and 2007.Australia’s three T20 matches against Sri Lanka will be played at the MCG on February 17, Kardinia Park in Geelong on February 19 and Adelaide Oval on February 22. The Adelaide match takes place the day before the first Test begins in India.

Manchester United are in the midst of changing hands at ownership level and 'the process is moving' despite a lack of public clarity at Old Trafford, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

What's the latest ownership news involving Manchester United?

According to Reuters, Manchester United are in the process of negotiating an exclusivity agreement with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and The Nine Two Foundation, who have been fighting to gain full control of the club.

The report states that a deal remains 'uncertain', though also intimates that Sheikh Jassim's offer is viewed more favourably by the Glazer family than that of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm INEOS.

ESPN claim that several minority investment funds remain in the running to plough financial capital into Manchester United and are waiting to see whether they have been successful in their endeavours to win the minds of the Glazers.

American-based investment firm Carlyle, US-based Elliott Management, American investment organisation Ares Management Corporation and global investment firm Sixth Street have all submitted various proposals for consideration.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jacobs has stated that the takeover process is continuing on despite a lack of public clarity over the status of preferred bidders.

Jacobs told FFC: "So just because it's quiet and there may not be any public clarity doesn't mean things aren't moving behind the scenes. I was told that it was unlikely we would get any public clarity before the transfer window opened over the course of last weekend and that's proven to be the case. Although Manchester United fans are frustrated, the process is moving."

What next for Manchester United and Erik Ten Hag?

Ultimately, Erik Ten Hag and his playing squad will have no say in matters above their head and will instead focus on preparing themselves for 2023/24.

The Red Devils have published their retained list which details that both Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones will leave the club this summer upon the expiration of their contract. David De Gea remains in talks with the club over a new deal; however, his future remains unclear at present.

Identifying prospective arrivals will also be at the top of Ten Hag's agenda in the coming weeks and Mason Mount has emerged as a target for Manchester United, who saw a £40 million bid turned down by Chelsea as they try to acquire the England international, as per Telegraph Sport.

Manchester United were also keen on Tottenham Hotspur marksman Harry Kane, though it now looks like they have abandoned their pursuit due to Spurs' tough stance in negotiations, as per The Independent.

Whatever happens in the coming weeks and months, Manchester United look set for significant change as the ownership process continues at Old Trafford.

Newcastle United have already spoken to Juventus about Federico Chiesa, according to a report from Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, via his website.

How many goals has Federico Chiesa scored this season?

Juventus have struggled this season in Serie A and will miss out on Champions League football in the 2023/24 campaign due points deductions.

The Turin outfit finished in seventh – much further down the table than one would expect considering their domestic dominance in the 21st century – and it means we could see some stars depart this summer.

Chiesa was able to contribute on a regular basis despite more struggles with injury, and played on 21 occasions for the outfit. However, the winger was only able to actually start six games throughout the season – his worst ever total.

In spite of this, the forward was still able to produce the goods when he was called upon. He bagged himself two goals and five assists along the way and that was a better tally than his efforts last season, despite the fact he both started and featured in more Serie A games for Juventus during that campaign.

It also meant that the player had a goal contribution rate of 0.74 per 90 – which is his best ever total barring a short spell with Fiorentina before his Juve move.

Do Newcastle United have an interest in Chiesa?

It was recently reported that Liverpool were lining up a cut-price £34m bid for him and were prepared to splash the cash, despite no official offer having been lodged yet. Now, according to a report from Sky Sports' Di Marzio, via his website, the player could indeed be about to try his luck in the Premier League with yet another team throwing their hat into the ring for him.

That's because it appears Newcastle have also asked about Chiesa. No formal bid has yet been made for the £150,000-a-week star however.

After all of his injury issues, it appears as though Chiesa might finally be refinding the kind of form that thrust him into the spotlight. Football journalist Josh Bunting for example stated back in June that Chiesa performed as the player that "we've missed" during a game, adding that he still has "drive" and scores "beautiful" goals.

The player could be back at his best now then – and with Juve perhaps prepared to sell, Newcastle appear to be prepared to capitalise.

A round-up of the East Zone matches of the Inter State T20 tournament played on January 31, 2017

ESPNcricinfo staff31-Jan-2017Tripura needed 11 runs to win off the final 12 balls of their match but Bengal’s Ashok Dinda and Sayan Ghosh denied them to pull off a come-from-behind victory at Eden Gardens. Chasing 153, Tripura seemed quite comfortable at 142 for 4 in the 18th over. That’s when their captain Manisankar Murasingh fell for 27 off 8 balls. Dinda then came on and ripped out two wickets in four balls, including the set batsman Smit Patel for 41 off 33. And Ghosh finished the job, keeping the opposition to 147 for 8.Bengal’s total of 152 was built around a 61-run partnership between captain Manoj Tiwary and Pankaj Shaw. The two batsmen helped the score recuperate from 49 for 4 in the ninth over, and with Debabrata Das smacking 23 off 11 balls at the end, it reached proportions just large enough to be defended.File photo – Ishank Jaggi’s 47 at the top of the order was in vain•Sunny ShindeAnurag Sarangi’s 48-ball 58, and a cameo from Abhishek Yadav, who struck an unbeaten 26 off nine deliveries, helped Odisha chase down a target of 150 with three wickets to spare against Jharkhand in Kolkata. Odisha were in a promising position at 79 for 1 in the 13th over before they slumped to 119 for 5 by the 18th over. With only four balls left in the game, they were 139 for 7 before Yadav pulled the side out of trouble. He struck two fours and as many sixes, helping Odisha reach the target with a ball to spare. Earlier, opener Ishank Jaggi (47) and Kumar Deobrat (44 not out) helped Jharkhand recover from 27 for 2 to 149 for 5 after being put in to bat. Odisha’s bowlers, however, were also profligate, contributing 20 extras to Jharkhand’s total.

Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, has pondered whether day-night Tests may need to be classified as a different format

Firdose Moonda08-Mar-2017Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, has suggested day-night Tests may need to be viewed as a different format if conditions vary significantly from the day game as New Zealand prepare to host their first pink-ball international next summer against England at Eden Park.In preparation, New Zealand’s domestic teams are playing the current round of Plunket Shield matches under lights this week – the first floodlit first-class cricket in the country – although poor weather is having a significant impact. Williamson, who was part of the inaugural day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, is a fan of the concept but remains unsure if the red and pink ball behave too differently.”You can’t help but enjoy day-night Tests. Having played in the first one – it was a very cool thing to be a part of,” Williamson said ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Dunedin. “At the same time, it’s a fine balance with trying to keep the purity and tradition of Test cricket, which I think is very important”And if you are introducing another dynamic to a format that has relatively been untouched then it’s very important that it remains very similar in terms of the day game and the night game within the format. If you are making comparisons and there are ranking systems and a bunch of stats that people enjoy, then if the night format is harder or easier or whatever than the day one then it can be very difficult to make those comparisons with any real substance.”It’s important that they get that right. It’s an exciting space to pursue and they are doing it, which I think is great for the game and a lot of people are watching it, but it is important that they get it very closely linked.”In October, when Australia were preparing to play their second day-night Test against Pakistan, Usman Khawaja suggested day-night Tests should be categorised differently.”I would almost like to make pink-ball, day-night cricket a different sort of format on its own,” he said. “That way the players will start accepting it a bit more too, but right now we mix them together. It sort of blurs the lines for bowlers and batsmen because we really haven’t worked it out yet. But it’s a concept that I believe is really good for the game.”Khawaja went on to score 145 in the Adelaide Test and made no mention of whether he stood by his earlier statements in the aftermath. Now, Williamson has raised the subject again although it is unlikely to have any impact on the status of day-night Tests.Williamson is hopeful the format will continue to improve particularly with regards to the ball, which was first criticised for visibility issues with the seam and the speed at which it deteriorated but has since held up well in Tests in the Dubai, Adelaide and Brisbane. Although there are some concerns at domestic level, Williamson is confident the issues will continue to be addressed.”It will be interesting to hear back, what some of the feedback is from the Plunket Shield. Playing in that first pink-ball Test match, we knew there were a few things that needed to be improved on and one of those being the ball. I think they have made a few adjustments on that,” he said. “It was a great spectacle to be part of and it was a great crowd every day. There’s a lot of room for that innovation in the game.”

The ability of football fans to play the role of detective in the transfer window will forever be impressive. Whether it is tracking flights, or somehow discovering unreleased photos, they will make sure to find out.The latest fans to successfully play the role of Sherlock Holmes are Arsenal fans, who have been one step ahead of the club throughout the entirety of the Kai Havertz transfer saga.With the Chelsea forward closing in on a move across London, those in North London have leaked his first interview as a Gooner.It’s fair to say that the transfer is all but announced by the club.

How much is Kai Havertz costing Arsenal?

Initially making the switch to Chelsea in 2020 for a fee of £71m, the Blues are set to recoup the majority of that fund this summer, with Arsenal reportedly paying £65m to complete a deal.

The move comes as a surprise, given the attacking talent that the Gunners already have at their disposal. Mikel Arteta already has Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, and Folarin Balogun to choose from next season. Add Havertz into the mix, and he’s got quite the selection dilemma.

As Arsenal’s return to Champions League action beckons, however, squad depth is far from a bad quality to have. We saw last season just how much a title race against Manchester City took out of Arteta’s side, who could have pulled off a shock win with added depth.

Given his reported price tag, Havertz will need to hit the ground running at the Emirates next season, especially after scoring just seven Premier League goals for Chelsea in the last campaign.

Arteta’s first job will be getting the German back to his best form and back to the confidence level that he last had after scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City.

Arsenal fans leak Kai Havertz interview

Taking to Twitter to reveal the interview, Arsenal fans clearly couldn’t wait any longer for the official announcement, which is now just a formality more than anything else.

On his arrival, Havertz said: “It’s super exciting for me personally. I’m so glad to join this amazing club.

“This club has such a big history and I hope we can achieve lots of things. I’m looking forward to meeting the players and staff, it’s going to be exciting.”

He added: “You can see the family mentality the team has on the pitch and I guess they have it off the pitch as well. The team mentality in the squad is very, very high and you can feel that. That was one of the reasons why it was so hard to play against Arsenal.

“And, obviously, there are so many talented players and, you know, there’s big room to achieve big things as well.”

Speaking about his experience in Europe, he also said: “I think the Champions League is a special tournament and I think every football player just loves to play there. I was fortunate to win the trophy and you know, for me, it was the best feeling I’ve ever had.

“So to play there again next season with Arsenal is very exciting for me.”

We’re sure that the fans will continue to play their role of detective as the summer goes on, too, perhaps saving the North London club a job of rushing to announce players.

Arsenal fans are certainly eager to welcome fresh faces, that’s for sure, as they gear up for potentially another rollercoaster campaign under Arteta and co next season.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier is excited to play under new manager Ange Postecoglu and wants to stay and fight for his place next season.

How long has Eric Dier been at Tottenham?

Since the Englishman joined Spurs from Portuguese side Sporting CP for a bargain €5.00m (£4m) in July 2014, Dier has had a very mixed bag of a career in north London.

Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Kent-born player grew into a promising defensive midfielder in the division, forming a "monstrous" partnership with Victor Wanyama and being the perfect defensive counterpart for Mousa Dembele.

Dier was a crucial part of the Tottenham side that finished second in the Premier League in the 2016/17 season, making 36 appearances in the league and scoring two goals.

Towards the end of Pochettino's tenure at Spurs, the English international began to transition to centre-back, where he has played since Jose Mourinho's stint at the club.

Since the 2019/20 season, the former Everton youth player has made 132 appearances for the north London outfit at the heart of the defence, in addition to 10 appearances at centre-half for England.

It's not been plain sailing since the transition for Dier, with him making a number of high-profile mistakes, most notably last season against Liverpool and Brentford, and receiving plenty of criticism from fans, journalists, and pundits alike, with journalist Ryan Taylor stating earlier this year that Dier is a "very poor" defender.

However, every manager that comes through the door at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium seems to consistently pick the Englishman, so he must be doing something right to keep the support of elite managers such as Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

Speaking on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Sky Sports editor and journalist Lyall Thomas revealed that Dier intends to stay and fight for his place this season under new boss Postecoglu amid reports suggesting he could potentially leave:

"I think Dier will stay, as I understand it that is absolutely right that he does want to stay and fight for his place and play under Ange and I think Dier could still be a useful player for Spurs."

Will Eric Dier play for Tottenham Hotspur next season?

It will be interesting to see if Dier plays as much next season as he has done in previous campaigns due to a number of factors.

Spurs look set to attack the market in search of at least one centre-back addition this summer, with reports linking them to names such as Micky Van de Ven, Edmond Tapsoba, and Marc Guehi. All three options that have been heavily linked play on the left side of defence, which is the position that the 29-year-old looked set to take up this season as Argentine defender Cristian Romero appears to be the first choice on the right-hand side.

Another issue that faces Dier is a potential system change. New boss Postecoglou plays a very open and expansive style of football with a higher defensive line, which is a stark contrast from the football that Spurs have become known for in recent years. The Australian manager also prefers to set up with a back four rather than a back five, which is a defensive shape that Dier has very rarely played in, with both club and country opting for the five defenders in recent seasons

The former Sporting man has come through adversity and fought his way back into the England squad last year, and you could easily see him doing it again and starting ahead of the new signings. However, this is shaping up to be his toughest test yet when considering all the factors going against him.

New Zealand will not seek a quick fix after losing their first home Test in the summer and confirmed they will not make any changes to the squad ahead of a must-win Test in Hamilton

Firdose Moonda in Wellington20-Mar-2017New Zealand will not seek a quick fix after losing their first home Test in the summer and confirmed they will not make any changes to the squad ahead of a must-win Test in Hamilton. The same group that lost to South Africa in three days at the Basin Reserve will be expected to step up at Seddon Park, with Ross Taylor unavailable as he continues to struggle with a low-grade calf tear sustained in the first Test. Trent Boult is a “work in progress” after picking up an upper-leg injury and there is no space for legspinner Ish Sodhi, who was being touted to play on what is expected to be a slow surface.”We’ve got 100% faith in the fact that we’ve got what we think are the best group of Test cricketers in the country,” Gavin Larsen, New Zealand’s selector said. “It’s about getting into Hamilton, getting the covers off, having a look at the pitch, having a look at some balance, thinking about what transpired down here in Wellington and about the best way to beat a very good South African team. I am very confident the coach and captain will come up with the right XI on the day.”The selection conundrums lie in the lower order and the bowling attack, with all eyes on whether Boult will return to lead it. Boult sat out the second Test but returned to bowling and should be fit which will lead to yet another change in the make-up of New Zealand’s bowling. They have plenty of choice with four seamers – Boult, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Matt Henry, two specialist spinners in Jeetan Patel and Mitchell Santner, who is also regarded as one of the three allrounders alongside Jimmy Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme – but have yet to find the perfect combination.In Dunedin, New Zealand opted for two spinners and two seamers, leaving out Southee to make room for Patel. In Wellington, Southee returned but Boult’s injury saw them look past Matt Henry and include de Grandhomme, who sat out the first Test because Jimmy Neesham was preferred. In both instances, New Zealand tried to give themselves batting depth but both times they were disappointed.Neesham scored 7 in Dunedin and 15 and 4 in Wellington; de Grandhomme managed 4 and 0 at the Basin Reserve and Larsen expects more from both of them. “The allrounders will be the first to admit that their run output hasn’t been enough. The reason we play a couple of allrounders was to stiffen up the batting and it didn’t quite transpire that way down at No.8. There is work to do and we must get run production through that area,” he said.More so because runs are not coming at the top, where Tom Latham has 24 runs in the series and after scoring 0, 2 and 0 in the ODIs. Without any viable replacements, Latham’s position is not in any real doubt, though. He spent Monday in the nets with batting coach Craig McMillan working on the technical glitch that has seen him nick off in his last three Test innings, and Larsen tips him to come good in Hamilton.”He is a classy player, a great individual and part of our leadership team. He is in a rut and he is battling a bit with his form but we believe he has got the character and the work ethic to work himself out of this rut,” Larsen said. “If there were a number of candidates around the country who were absolutely shooting the lights out and putting in front of the selectors really compelling reasons that we needed to consider them and pick them, we would have had that conversation. But as you know, there aren’t a lot of openers out there shooting the lights out.”Tom Latham’s poor form spilled into the Tests from the ODIs•AFPNeither are there that many other batsmen breaking down the door in other positions. Colin Munro was considered a front-runner to step in for Taylor but New Zealand opted for someone with more first-class experience in Neil Broom. Broom had a forgettable debut after falling for a four-ball duck in the first innings but his 20 in the second dig showed Larsen some good signs that he could develop into a Test batsman.”In the first innings, he was really unlucky. He got a real peach of a delivery, a jaffa, and that can happen,” Larsen said. “In the second innings, I thought he got his innings underway really well. It was testing against the ball that was moving around. Vernon Philander bowled extremely well to him and he navigated that successfully so it was disappointing when he nicked off for 20. Again, it was to a good one so we have faith that Neil will do the job at No. 4.”Broom probably only has one more Test to prove that because once Taylor is ready to play, Larsen confirmed he would slot back into the XI. “His (Taylor’s) experience and his class is just so evident and he would have been straight back into the unit,” he said. But New Zealand will have to wait nine months to see Taylor in whites again.Their next Test assignment is scheduled for December when they host West Indies. That may put extra emphasis on the result of the Hamilton Test and so, they need to recover from Wellington as quickly as possible and commit to an overall improvement. “We need more runs, the bowling needs to be tidied up and I just want to see a greater fight which I think is a hallmark of the good Black Cap teams,” Larsen said.They also need their coach Mike Hesson, who laid low with an illness, back on his feet. Hesson was unable to attend the third day’s play or address the media post-match but is on the mend. “He is not flash. He suffered. He is looking a shadow of his former self. I think he has lost a couple of kilograms,” Larsen said. “But he is a fighter and a damn resilient character.”If New Zealand are to share the series spoils, they need to be those things too.

Everton have been provided an update on their chances of landing Scott McTominay this summer, with The Guardian reporting that a "considerable" offer would be accepted.

What is the latest Everton transfer news?

The Toffees had a torrid time of it in the Premier League last season, only narrowly avoiding a humiliating drop down to the Championship. With the club able to fight in the top flight for another day and a new campaign, they will now be looking to do enough transfer business this summer to ensure that it doesn't happen again.

And it appears as though they are busy behind the scenes when you consider who they have been linked to so far this window, despite limited spending money. The club will want to improve their backline and it appears as though they could be trying to do that by bringing in Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Man City. It's unclear whether or not that would be a permanent deal or simply a short-term one, but it looks as though they are one of a number of sides all weighing up offers for the centre-back.

Another name rumoured to be on the club's wanted list is Sam Johnstone, with Everton facing the prospect of potentially losing their own number one in Jordan Pickford. If that was to happen, it looks like they could turn to the current Crystal Palace shot-stopper as his replacement.

Scott McTominay is one of the other names that could be available for the Toffees to buy this summer. The midfielder, who has 39 caps for his country Scotland, is wanted by the Goodison Park outfit this transfer window, but he's also being chased by other Premier League outfits. As of yet, nobody has tabled a formal bid for the Man United man.

Are Everton signing Scott McTominay?

Now, according to a report from The Guardian, there has been an update over whether he could be available on a deal this summer. Man United boss Erik Ten Hag likes the player and sees him as "a valuable squad member", but that doesn't mean he won't be sold.

The report claims that they will accept transfer offers for the Scotland international this window – but only if a fee is a "considerable" amount. If nobody is able or willing to pay the amount the Red Devils want, Ten Hag is happy to keep him around.

Whilst a deal might cost a fairly large amount then, McTominay could be worth it for a Blues side in urgent need of some fight and muscle through the middle. He's been praised highly for his work in the centre of the field for Man United by pundits and former players alike, with Danny Murphy saying he would be a "nightmare to play against" and adding that he can "destroy and stop the opposition scoring".

It highlights how fondly he is looked upon by those in the game and as Everton try to push on next season, they could use someone like the Scotland international in their ranks to buff up their spine, especially if Amadou Onana leaves the club.

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said his batsmen have to take better decisions and make technical adjustments for an improved performance in the Colombo Test starting later this week

Mohammad Isam in Colombo12-Mar-2017Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said his batsmen have to take better decisions and make technical adjustments for an improved performance in the Colombo Test starting later this week.The visitors were back in business on Sunday with those on the bench training in the steaming afternoon. Imrul Kayes, who arrived in Colombo on Saturday evening, had his first bat along with Sabbir Rahman and Mosaddek Hossain, who will hope for a berth in the middle-order in the next game.Hathurusingha, who was overseeing the work in the nets, said batsmen would need to defend or attack with the situation in mind, and not for the sake of it. Shakib Al Hasan, at the end of the fourth day’s play in Galle, had said Bangladesh’s batsmen needed to find a balance between defending and scoring runs to remain confident in their bid to save the Test.”When you say we are defending and attacking, it comes down to your decision-making,” Hathurusingha said. “It is what we need to improve – which ball to attack, which ball to defend. Whether you want to go either way, you have to make good decisions. To make decisions, you need to assess the conditions, the opposition’s game plan and have the awareness. You can’t say, you go and attack and that’s my game.”In this game, when we had a long partnership, we were looking to score. At times, we were too defensive but that’s because of whether it is a mental block or the opposition bowling well or the condition of the pitch changing. They need to make that good decision.”Hathurusingha didn’t criticise the soft dismissals of Shakib (first innings) and Mushfiqur (second innings), with both tickling Lakshan Sandakan deliveries that were going down the leg side. But the coach said they must read the left-arm wristspinner from the hand rather than off the pitch.”Those two dismissals have a lot to do with reading the spin from the pitch,” he said. “If you read it from the hand, you get into better positions. This guy was bowling variations – wrong ‘uns and chinaman. I think our guys read the ball from the pitch, which gave them very little reaction time. It is your natural reaction to score runs when it is on leg stump.”Hathurusingha said the buck stopped with the bowlers’ ability to take 20 wickets in the game, which will enable them to win a Test. But in 46 away Tests so far, Bangladesh have only bowled out oppositions twice in the same game on three occasions. They won all three times, last doing so against Zimbabwe in 2013.”Turning around [in Colombo] is applying what you practice,” Hathurusingha said. “We need to find a way to take 20 wickets. We have a very young attack. We are asking too much of a team trying to find their feet in Test cricket. It is a fact.”Take Shakib out of the bowling attack, and Shakib is not the same bowler from 2010 who used to run through teams in helpful conditions. We are playing away now. The other four bowlers have combined for just 15 Tests.”Hathurusingha said the bowlers must not only look to bowl wicket-taking deliveries, but make sure they build their way into dismissals. He said that a breakthrough Test win will show them the right direction.”You have to set up the batsmen to take wickets, so that intelligence comes with playing in the middle; [no matter] how much we send messages and talk, it will take time,” he said. “The opposition also have plans and skills. We are improving and learning, once we get into a strong position and have the breakthrough win, I think we will start doing better.”