Bangladesh keen for series sweep in Sharjah T20I contest
Emon's innings in the series opener exemplified the new-found aggression that Das wants Bangladesh to play with ahead of next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with the 22-year-old joining Tamim Iqbal when becoming just the second player from the country to score a century in a men's T20I contest.
Emon smashed five fours and a record-breaking nine sixes against the hapless UAE attack, admitting after the game he was thrilled to join Iqbal in an exclusive club for Bangladesh batters.
"I was well aware of Tamim bhai's (record) as he scored that hundred against Oman (at the 2016 T20 World Cup) and I try to watch all his games," Emon said after his 54-ball innings.
"After returning home, I remembered that Tamim bhai scored the first century. I am happy because I used to watch Tamim's games as a child and now my name is right next to his."
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