Ace Tigers all-rounder Shakib al Hasan thanked Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for providing immense support and inspiration to the team. The Tigers wrote history winning their maiden Test match against Australia in Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday. The home side sealed a 20-run win in around three-and-a-half days of the game and the PM witnessed the historic moment at SBNS. The Premier is said to have reached the home of cricket in Mirpur when Bangladesh were on the brink of victory. She met the cricketers following the game. “She is always there to support us. She enjoys cricket. She told us that she was supposed to come for the game [Tuesday] but was busy with work,” said Shakib, who was instrumental behind Bangladesh's win. “Such support from the Prime Minister and people of the country inspires us a lot. It is very important for the team. Knowing that we are backed by the whole country gives us the confidence to fight on the field,” Shakib added. The occasion is one among many when the Prime Minister rushed to the stadium to be with the Bangladesh cricketers during their winning moments. And when the Tigers bag an away victory, PM Sheikh Hasina makes sure to reach out for the cricketers over phone.