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After yet another predictable test loss to South Africa, Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons has claimed only a miracle can happen if his side are to square the two-match series. Which is an interesting way to go about restoring confidence in his team.

Following the five-wicket loss to South Africa this week, Siddons claimed his batsmen couldn’t handle the pace generated by Makhaya Ntini and co.

“They go from playing for their clubs in the National League to trying to take on the best fast bowler in the world. Dale Steyn ripped us apart in the second innings with 150 kph outswingers inswingers to the left-handers."

"When your batsmen are out of confidence and having to play against Steyn, Morne Morkel or Makhaya Ntini, that is a tough assignment. The pressure they transmitted is too much for our batsmen at the moment. Their bowlers were just too good for our batsmen."

We bet his batsmen can’t wait for the next test following those words of inspiration…