Jaker Ali Anik shared a heartfelt message on his official Facebook page, dedicating Bangladesh's 101-run victory in the second Test against the West Indies in Jamaica to his late father.
His remarkable contribution with the bat played a crucial role in the team's success.
As a lower-order batter, Anik showcased resilience by batting with the tail-end and ensuring Bangladesh set a challenging target for the hosts with a stroke-filled 91-run knock.
His efforts were instrumental in securing Bangladesh's first Test victory on Caribbean soil since 2009.
"I was 11 years old back then. I didn't miss a single match of that 2009 series. I used to stay up all night watching Bangladesh play. One day, my father woke up and found that I was watching the game. He just stared at me, but didn't scold," the 26-year-old wrote on Facebook.
"Fifteen years later, I am playing for Bangladesh in the same series. If Abba were alive, he might have stayed up all night watching me play.
"Anyway, this is for you, Abba ❤️," the post continued.
With an impressive start to his red-ball career, including three half-centuries in three matches, Jaker looks forward to creating many more memorable moments for himself and his nation.
Source: Daily Sun
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