Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons: ‘We didn’t come just to win against Sri Lanka; we came to be champions’

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons, responding to the recent 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka, asserted that his team’s ambitions extend beyond simply beating that one opponent — “we didn’t come just to win against Sri Lanka; we came to be champions.” He explained that he keeps a composed demeanour deliberately, saying emotions will show only if the team is knocked out or wins the tournament, and his present focus is on keeping everyone grounded in the dressing room. Simmons also emphasized that any team, including Bangladesh, has the ability to beat India, and he downplayed the significance of the toss, noting that the Dubai pitch had remained consistent in 40 overs and would favour good bowling or skilled batting.
*This news was published by The Indian Express on September 24, 2025.*

 

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