Bangladesh Under-19 batsman Pinak keen to learn from mistakes

Bangladesh Under-19 opener Pinak Ghosh regrets his untimely dismissal against South Africa and wants to convert good starts into big scores in forthcoming matches.

Having played some spectacular shots off the Proteas pacers, the 17-year old ran himself out for 43 in the opening match of the Under-19 World Cup at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Wednesday.

"I got off to a good start in the first match but failed to capitalise on it because of a silly mistake. My dismissal also put the team in a bit of danger," Pinak said after training at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar on Friday.

"I will try not to make the same mistake if I find myself in the same position in the upcoming matches.

Bangladesh colts cracked 19 boundaries and six sixes on their way to posting 240 for 7 on Wednesday. But they failed to rotate strikes regularly that prevented them from scoring a bigger total.

Both Joyraz Sheikh and Pinak were unable to rotate the strikes frequently.

"Taking singles regularly relieves the pressure. Otherwise the focus turns to big shots. Coach always instructs us to keep the singles flowing…will put more effort into that from the next match."

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in their second Group A match in Cox's Bazar on Sunday.