What does the latest 400-plus score really mean for Bangladesh? A flash of competence. A suggestion of potential. Never a guarantee, though.

The Tigers' interim head coach was also happy with the preparation that Shakib has come with despite being out of the national team for a while.

Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, suffered a 328-run hammering at the hands of the Lankans following an abysmal batting performance in the series opener in Sylhet. 

There were very slim chances that the Chattogram Test, between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, would render a result. In fact, Sri Lanka all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva admitted that they ‘knew it was going to be a draw from the first day.’