The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak Raz, who will lead the Bangladesh spin attack in the 2nd ODI against South Africa at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium (SBNS) Wednesday, is hopeful of doing well this time.

During a break in the practice session of the tigers at the match venue Tuesday, Razzak said, "I always try to play well in all the series, especially at the home ground."

Asked whether he feels any pressure while bowling in initial overs, he said, "No, I don't feel any pressure. I opened bowling in Chittagong too, and I did in three matches in a row in Asia Cup."

The 25-year-old spinner, however, admitted that he did not bowl well in the first ODI in Chittagong and promised to show a good performance in Wednesday's encounter. Razzak went for 42 runs in his 8 overs and conceded nine wide balls.

Replying to a question, he said he does not feel any pressure because of the absence of veteran spinner Mohammad Rafique. "It would have been better for the side had Rafique with us."

South African spinner Paul Harris, who made a good impression on his debut picking up two wickets in 10 overs in Chittagong, said Bangladesh's strength is their spinners and they will use their spinners.

Another top order batsman Hashim Amla, who also made his debut in Chittagong, said they obviously expect to put up a good performance in the next match (2nd ODI).

Asked about his feeling to play both test and ODI for his country, Amla said, "When you play both test or ODI for your country, it's always a great opportunity for you."