Dhaka, April 27 -- The Sylhet Test against Zimbabwe saw a noticeable lack of enthusiasm both inside the stadium and across the city, with the gallery unusually silent. Wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali believes that only strong performances on the field can reignite the fans' passion for cricket.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the second Test in Chattogram on Saturday, Jaker said, "We must focus on delivering good performances. Nothing is more important than that. Everyone's goal should be to perform well."

When asked if Bangladesh cricket is in decline, Jaker responded, "It's natural that young players will take some time to settle in when senior players are no longer part of the team. I believe it will take a little time, but thi...