Bangladesh and India are all set to face off in the first Test of their two-match series on Wednesday in Chattogram. Ahead of this match, Russell Domingo, the Bangladesh coach, warned that it would be foolish for the cricketers to stay up the night before the match day to watch the FIFA World Cup.
Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo, however, has discouraged the idea of staying up late and watching the World Cup match, calling it "stupid". He believes that the cricketers should focus on the Test match and be well-rested ahead of it.
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Keeping it in mind, Bangladesh's coach warned the players from doing so.
“We have to go to bed early, simple as that,” Domingo said. “You can’t be watching football till three in the morning and play the Test that starts at 9:30 am. It is stupid. I’d be disappointed if they did.”
Bangladesh and Argentina share an extraordinary passion for football. With millions of ardent Argentina fans in Bangladesh, the country shows its support and admiration for the team like no other.
The widespread enthusiasm of Argentinian supporters in Bangladesh has recently garnered international media attention. Even Argentina's own media outlets have highlighted the fervour of their Bangladeshi fans.
It would not be surprising if some Bangladeshi players stayed up all night to watch a cricket match, even if they had to take the field in the morning for a Test match against India.
Ahead of the Test series, Bangladesh faced off India in a three-match ODI series and won by 2-1. It was only the second time when Bangladesh beat India in an ODI series.