When Najmul Hossain Shanto reached his century in Chattogram, Mushfiqur Rahim charged in direction of him with an enormous smile on his face, and arms raised. This was Shanto's second century as Bangladesh captain, coming shortly after the BCB declared him as their principal man throughout codecs.

Shanto is an agent of change at a pivotal time in Bangladesh cricket. Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe backs him and by the seems to be of it, so do the senior cricketers at the moment within the workforce.

Shanto added 69 runs for the fourth wicket with Mahmudullah and 165 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket with Mushfiqur, who stated that Shanto steps up as a batter with added accountability.

"Shanto thoroughly deserved the century," Mushfiqur stated. "He was excellent. It was a one-man show tonight. I think leadership brings out the best in some individuals. Shanto is definitely one of them. He really enjoys the captaincy. Shanto is the sort of guy who has the mentality to take responsibility as a challenge. I knew that he would score runs at the highest level.

"Atmosphere is essential. We don't be concerned concerning the end result. We attempt to preserve our processes intact. We do not count on all seven batters to get centuries day-after-day however so long as he sticks to his strengths and follow routines, it was only a matter of time."

Mushfiqur said that Shanto has grown as a batter as he now makes the best use of good starts. He was impressed by how Shanto managed to play after reaching the century. "He batted very effectively at present. He performs extra fluently. He might be extra dominating. He used to get 50s or 60s after getting begin however now he's enjoying lengthy innings.

"The way he took a single to mid-on so easily just after getting that hundred, it showed that he was so calm and thoughtful towards the team. We kept telling each other that we should keep getting the next 20 or 30 runs, so that they don't get a sniff in vital moments."

Mushfiqur additionally credited Mahmudullah for his run-a-ball 37 that set the tone for Bangladesh's chase after they misplaced three early wickets.

"We had a good partnership but the real work was done by (Mahmudullah) Riyad bhai and Shanto. The ball was new so they could swing the ball. The dew hadn't taken full effect. We lost early wickets too. Shanto and Riyad bhai ensured we were always ahead of the required run rate because of their partnership. They made life easy for me.

"It is known as expertise. After that large over, he struck Hasaranga down the bottom for a six. When you place the opposition's greatest bowler below stress, they've lots to assume. They permit singles reasonably than going for wickets, which permits the partnership to go large. Experience is known as a large factor. Shanto struggled initially however it is a partnership sport. First credit score for this win should go to Riyad bhai, for displaying the intent," he said.

Mushfiqur himself played an important hand, particularly in the way he handled Sri Lanka's main bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga. He took 29 runs off 25 balls off the legspinner, who has not yet got this batter out in eight innings in all formats.

"When you play a bowler for a very long time, you are feeling assured towards him. The reverse additionally occurs. I've been in a position to decide him. Hasaranga is a extremely good bowler, so I need to guarantee he would not have a lot impression on the sport. The extra I play towards him, I really feel extra comfy.

"When you face a wrist spinner, he will bowl you a flipper, googly, legspin and top spin. You can't always pick it from the hand. Sweep is a good option to have. You have to sweep against the good ball. If you can execute it well, it puts pressure back on the bowler."

Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo's Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84