It’s slippery but that usually suits the batting side: Shakib

Adelaide: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan refused to blame the umpires for hastily restarting the game after opener Litton Das, whose innings had put Bangladesh in the drivers’ seat before the rain break, slipped twice and was run out after play resumed.

- Partha.Bhaduri a timesgroup.com ee

“That’s a decision the umpires make,” Shakib said, “Both teams wanted to play a full 20 overs but it was not possible. The rain went on longer than we had been informed. Yes, it was a little slippery but usually it suits the batting side. We should not make that (quick resumption) as an excuse.” Shakib was asked if he had pushed for a full 20-over game. “You think I can influence the umpires? We accepted, what else can we do” he said.