Mahmadullah takes blame for Bangladesh’s loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2016

Mahmadullah takes blame for Bangladesh's loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2016

Still hurting from the one-run loss to India in last month’s ICC World Twenty20, Bangladesh batsman Mahmudullah said it was his “senseless mistake” that led to the team’s defeat in the heart-stopping game. Chasing 147, Bangladesh were going along fine before late slump proved disastrous. Mahmudullah was expected to take the team home with two runs required off as many balls but the senior batsman attempted a six that was caught at the boundary, leaving the side in a lurch. “There was still hope … but it didn’t happen, it’s actually my fault. I made a senseless mistake and was responsible for the defeat. I just want to say – I apologise to everyone. I am yet to say officially something after that match. I will try to handle such situation smartly in the future,”” Mahmudullah told ‘bdnews24.com’. FULL SCORECARD: India vs Bangladesh, 25th T20 Match, Super 10 Group 2

The 30-year-old said the loss haunts him even now. “How can I forget that? When Mushfiq and I were batting … never thought that we could lose,” Mahmudullah said. “Actually Mushfiq’s wicket after two fine boundaries was unthinkable. After that, my dismissal was unimaginable as well it was such a mistake.”

Mahmudullah said he has learnt his lessons and would look to play safe if faced with a similar situation in future. “The ball was there to be hit for sixes but I missed. But I can’t go back and fix it. In the future, I will try to choose safer options in such situations,” Mahmudullah said.

Bangladesh exited the T20 World Cup 2016 failing to register a single victory. The tournament was won by West Indies, who beat England in the final on the way to become the first team to win the trophy twice.