Dhaka, April 19 -- Bangladesh Head Coach Phil Simmons has emphasised the importance of maintaining Test match standards over preparing spin-friendly tracks for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe. According to him, a good pitch will help the team progress in red-ball cricket.
In Bangladesh, most Test venues-particularly at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital's Mirpur-is known as spin paradise. However, the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium offers more assistance to fast bowlers, while the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram is traditionally favourable for batters. With the first Test against Zimbabwe scheduled to begin on April 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium,...