5 reasons why Bangladesh struggle in overseas conditions 

#3 Lack of belief

A Bangladesh batsman walks back to the pavilion

Belief is an incredibly important attribute for a team when it comes to tough overseas tours and it is something that often allows them to rise above their limitations as a team. For instance, four wins in overseas Tests might not have been seen as such a poor return for a new Test playing nation had Bangladesh been able to draw a few of the 41 Tests that they lost away from home.

When the going gets tough, there is a distinct tendency of throwing in the towel and that has not helped matters in overseas conditions. For instance, in the latest Test against South Africa, Bangladesh responded well by scoring 320 in the first innings after the hosts had put up 496 but then collapsed in a heap to 90 all out in the 2nd innings. There was simply no attempt to bat time and that is something that needs to change if they are to become a competitive side away from home.