Bangladesh batsmen are the exception to the rule

Scoring a century in cricket is a matter pride for a batsman. But the pain of being out for 99 runs, just one step away, is difficult explain. The taste a century standing just one run away, and not getting it is like standing in desert and seeing water but not being able to take a sip. Many legendary batsmen in the history cricket have stopped at this stage.

Getting out for 99 A mental battle

He knows that the next run will take him to a historic milestone century. But just then disaster strikes. Either a reckless shot, a wrong decision, a great ball from the bowler — all can be the reason for stopping at 99. According cricket analysts, the period between 90 and 100 runs is known as the 'nervous nineties' for many batsmen. This is the time when mental toughness is needed the most.

How exceptional are Bangladeshi batsmen?

Bangladesh entered Test cricket 2000.But long period Bangladeshi batsman has been out for 99 runs Tests — such event is very rare. This stands exceptional record for Bangladeshi batsmen. While many star batsmen from Australia, England, India, Pakistan South Africa have repeatedly stopped at 99 runs, Bangladesh's names are relatively few in this list.

What do statistics say?

If we look overall history Test cricket can see that batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar Rahul Dravid Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shane Watson have been out for 99 runs more than once. Sachin even stopped 90 many times in one-day cricket.

He was out for 99 runs in the 2018 Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet. This was the first and for a long time the only incident in Bangladesh's history where a batsman was out for 99 runs in a Test. After that, a few more names were added this list, but the number is very insignificant.

Why do Bangladeshi batsmen stop at 99 less often?

Some analysis is needed to find the answer this question. There may be a few reasons:

1. The number of Test centuries is relatively low

Bangladesh has not yet fully established itself among the elite Test teams of the cricket world. As a result, the percentage Bangladeshi batsmen is also relatively low. The lower the century, the less chance being out for 99 runs.

1. The mentality of making the innings bigger is gradually developing

Earlier, Bangladeshi batsmen were less likely to extend their innings. They often became complacent after scoring 50-60 runs. However, this mentality has changed with time. Now many them go beyond 70-80 and move towards centuries more consciously.

1. Ability to maintain concentration

Many the Bangladeshi batsmen now do not lose patience even when they are close century. For example, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim Liton Das - they are conscious choosing shots when they are close century. As a result, they can touch 100 without stopping at 99.

Getting out on 99: Just bad luck?

Many say that getting out on 99 is a kind of bad luck. Some say that it is a reflection of the batsman's mental weakness. However, the matter depends entirely on the situation and the context of the match. Sometimes a player stops at 99 to save the team from danger, and sometimes the timing of the shot is wrong.

Since such an incident is rare among Bangladeshi batsmen, they do not see misfortune. Rather, for them, it is an exceptional achievement — a milestone that is seen in very few countries.

Famous 99s in world cricket

Here some famous incidents from around the world:

Sunil Gavaskar He dismissed for 99 three times. This is a unique tragedy in the career legend like him.

Sachin Tendulkar He was dismissed for 90 runs seven times in ODI cricket.

Alastair Cook One England's most successful batsmen has also been dismissed for 99 runs.

These lists prove that getting out for 99 is not only a mental test for Bangladeshis, but for the whole world.

Signs of improvement for Bangladeshi batsmen

Bangladeshi batsmen are now more mature, technically advanced and adept at adapting to match situations. The rate of centuries in Test cricket is increasing, and the number of stops in the 90s is decreasing - all these are positive signs for the future of the team.

Final words

Getting out for 99 runs in Test cricket is like a cruel joke. One run away from the joy is erased and a sigh of relief is left. However, this is still a rare occurrence in Bangladeshi cricket. Which highlights the focus of our batsmen and the attitude of moving towards the century as an exception.

This record may change in the future. Some more Bangladeshis may be out for 99 — because that means they are close to a century. But until then, this rare achievement proves that Bangladesh's batsmen have shown great resilience in this tough test.