BPL a platform for Campher to prepare for Bangladesh series

BSS, Chattogram :

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher has taken this BPL Cricket as a platform to prepare him for his side’s upcoming challenges against the different International teams in next summer.

Campher, who is recruited by Rangpur Riders to play in this BPL, is yet to get a game but he was not fazed by it, saying that the world class environment in the franchise’s dug out helps him to prepare quietly.

“That happens (out of the playing XI) when you have had a really good team. When the players are playing well and the balance is right, it’s tough to be fit in,” Campher said during an exclusive conversation with the BSS recently.

“Hopefully I’ll get a game. It’s lovely experience for me to play here. The environment is really good I am enjoying much to train hard and work on my game so I prepare myself for the international summer. We have Test matches against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and I am sure this will give me great preparation for sure,” he added.

In December this year, Ireland will visit Bangladesh for a full bilateral series which includes two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

Campher who has already cemented his place as one of the top all-rounder in Ireland is believed to play a vital role in this tour.

He, however, laid emphasis on playing their best cricket to beat a team like Bangladesh.
“Bangladesh is a very good side now, and they have very good results to show,” he said.

‘I think it will be really very good contest. Bangladesh is playing top cricket now, (we’re) coming here hopefully at the end of the year so it will be nice test against you guys again, They have really good quicks and good spinners, who are effective in this condition and really good batters, who can be dangerous. It will be tough contest.

I think we have to play our best cricket otherwise it won’t be a contest so yes we have to be very best to give you guys a run for money.”

He praised the standard of BPL, saying that the wicket this time made the tournament an entertaining one.