Towhid Hridoy finds himself stuck between doing well and failing badly. The young Bangladesh batsman scored a big century against India once. Now everyone expects him to repeat that magic every single time.
Towhid Hridoy’s Journey From Hero to Zero
Hridoy smashed a brilliant hundred against India in the Champions Trophy. Cricket fans in Bangladesh celebrated his amazing batting performance that day. The media called him the next big star of cricket.
However, things went downhill quickly after that one great match. Hridoy started scoring very low runs in the next games. He managed only 7 runs against New Zealand in one match.
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Against UAE, he scored 20, 45, and 0 in three games. His batting looked confused and without any clear plan. Pakistan bowlers dismissed him for just 17, 5, and 25 runs.
Why Hridoy Struggles Now
Hridoy got banned for four matches because of bad behavior. This happened during the Dhaka Premier League last year recently. The punishment hurt his confidence and mental strength badly.
His batting style changed completely from attacking to very defensive. Hridoy now tries to stay at the wicket longer. This approach does not suit his natural aggressive batting style.
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Sohel Islam coaches Hridoy and has known him well since childhood. Islam says Hridoy feels too much pressure from team management. Everyone wants him to become the team leader immediately.
“I think the pressure of expectation is too much for him at this moment. Hridoy is one of the leaders of our batting line. Being one of the leaders, many are seen not being able to carry the pressure of expectation,” Sohel said.
Finding His Way Back
The young batsman needs to forget about outside pressure completely. He should focus on playing his natural game again. Hridoy played his best cricket when he felt free.
Bangladesh cricket team depends too much on experienced players currently. Young stars like Hridoy must step up and take responsibility. The team needs fresh talent to compete against strong teams.
Mental toughness becomes very important for young cricketers like Hridoy. He should work with sports psychologists to handle pressure better. Strong minds help players perform well in tough situations.
Hridoy must remember why he started playing cricket originally. The love for the game should drive him forward. Success will come back if he stays patient and works.
