Dubai, Sept. 24 -- The toss has been done and dusted, and cricket's gentle ritual of fate has delivered its first twist: Bangladesh have elected to field. It is a decision that speaks of intent, Jaker Ali's side eager to set the tone early, to make the Indian batsmen work hard under the pleasant September skies.
Suryakumar Yadav, ever the picture of composure, welcomed the opportunity to take the crease first. "We are happy doing it. We have got what we wanted in the last 4-5 games and we are happy to bat first," he said with the quiet assurance of a man who trusts rhythm and process over panic.
"We have to follow the good things that we have been doing and the results will take care of themselves. The boys have done their bit-it is part ...