Miraj thinks it’s matter of pride to emulate Shakib

Mehedi Hasan Miraj’s move to the senior side was almost inevitable and wasn’t meteoric given the way he billed up to the expectation but his decision to be an off-spinner was inspired by a man whom many one would not recognise as classy bowler. 

The man was Indian off-spinner Ramesh Power who played just two Tests and 31 ODIs for India in a career spanning just three years. As his Test debut against England looks certain, the 18-year old soft spoken boy knows his off-spin capability contributed most in considering him in the Test squad. 
His off-spin accounted 41 wickets for him in 12 first class matches and 30 in his recent five matches, the matches he played after leading Bangladesh Under-19 team finish third in the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. Since England are bolstered by some of the finest left hand batsmen, the team management mulls his off-spin as handy weapon and because of his flighted stuff, they reckoned he could be a long horse for longer version format.
Miraj revealed he got success as an off-spinner after following Power whom he saw first in television during a match of India. 
“It was probably an old match which was shown in the TV. I wasn’t much satisfied with my bowling style at that period and his bowling style suddenly gave him a sense of pleasure. I thought I could emulate that style,” Miraj said. 
“I followed his action, the way he gave flight in the air. He was quite something for me even though he wasn’t fared much. I idolised him and got success. That matters.”
While his idolised could be termed as unusual, his icon in batting however is regarded highly. It’s none other than Australian stylish former captain Michael Clarke. 
“I like his personality and also the aggressive mindset with which he used to lead his side and do bat.”
A matured person than his age, Miraj thought every country needs a role model and they got that in Shakib Al Hasan. And he was aware that he has been touted as the next Shakib of Bangladesh. But the Barisal lad, whose cricketing career actually started in Khulna, didn’t see it as a pressure.
“Shakib Al Hasan had already become a super star when we started playing cricket in professional level. He became the role model for many of us who want to emulate him, his success, his persona and others. It is quite pleasing when someone thinks that I can be a next Shakib of Bangladesh. It’s challenging but at the same time, it’s matter of pride if I can emulate him,” Miraj said.
“I first saw him in 2012 when we were prepared to tour India with Under-15 side. He gave a speech to us and gave us some tips to be successful in that condition. Now we met quite regularly. He appreciated what I did and inspired me. It’s a blessing for me.”

Miraj thinks its matter of pride to emulate Shakib

Mehedi Hasan Mirajs move to the senior side was almost inevitable and wasnt meteoric given the way he billed up to the expectation but his decision to be an off-spinner was inspired by a man whom many one would not recognise as classy bowler. The man was Indian off-spinner Ramesh Power who played just two Tests and 31 ODIs for India in a career spanning just three years. As his Test debut against England looks certain, the 18-year old soft spoken boy knows his off-spin capability contributed most in considering him in the Test squad. His off-spin accounted 41 wickets for him in 12 first class matches and 30 in his recent five matches, the matches he played after leading Bangladesh Under-19 team finish third in the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. Since England are bolstered by some of the finest left hand batsmen, the team management mulls his off-spin as handy weapon and because of his flighted stuff, they reckoned he could be a long horse for longer version format. Miraj revealed he got success as an off-spinner after following Power whom he saw first in television during a match of India. It was probably an old match which was shown in the TV. I wasnt much satisfied with my bowling style at that period and his bowling style suddenly gave him a sense of pleasure. I thought I could emulate that style, Miraj said. I followed his action, the way he gave flight in the air. He was quite something for me even though he wasnt fared much. I idolised him and got success. That matters. While his idolised could be termed as unusual, his icon in batting however is regarded highly. Its none other than Australian stylish former captain Michael Clarke. I like his personality and also the aggressive mindset with which he used to lead his side and do bat. A matured person than his age, Miraj thought every country needs a role model and they got that in Shakib Al Hasan. And he was aware that he has been touted as the next Shakib of Bangladesh. But the Barisal lad, whose cricketing career actually started in Khulna, didnt see it as a pressure. Shakib Al Hasan had already become a super star when we started playing cricket in professional level. He became the role model for many of us who want to emulate him, his success, his persona and others. It is quite pleasing when someone thinks that I can be a next Shakib of Bangladesh. Its challenging but at the same time, its matter of pride if I can emulate him, Miraj said. I first saw him in 2012 when we were prepared to tour India with Under-15 side. He gave a speech to us and gave us some tips to be successful in that condition. Now we met quite regularly. He appreciated what I did and inspired me. Its a blessing for me.