And no doubt there was a reason for the left-handed opener to make such a bold statement after his side's massive nine-wicket victory against the southern African nation, against whom he has an amazing record of making 476 runs in seven matches including three undefeated tons.

"There are lot more to come not only from me but also from my colleagues because I believe that we have a bunch of good cricketers in the squad. What I can say is that we have made a perfect start in the series and I am happy that I could contribute to this win," said a delighted Nafees after his 105 not out in the first one-day international at the Khulna Divisional Stadium yesterday.

It seemed that Bangladesh and Nafees both started their campaigns against Zimbabwe from where they had left off in the previous match in the ICC Champions Trophy in India last October where the Tigers rode on the left-hander's unconquered 123 to a massive 101-run victory.

"It is really nice that all my hundreds played a role behind my team's victory which is very important for any batsman. I am looking forward to contribute more in the series to realise our dream come true," said a confident Nafees, who has had a great year in every aspect.

The obvious question during the post-match briefing was whether the weak Zimbabwean attack helped him to continue the run feast but the southpaw was dismissive of the notion.

"I don't think I love most to play the Zimbabwean bowlers because I respect all international bowlers in same manner. The main thing is how you utilise your opportunities," he explained.

The 20-year-old branded his latest knock, the sixth hundred for Bangladesh after one each from Mehrab Hossain Opee, Mohammad Ashraful and Rajin Saleh, as his best.

"Every hundred is important but I must say technically it was the best innings I have played so far. I'm not much concerned about my personal achievement because I always emphasise on team result," said the newly wed, who made his maiden hundred (118 not out) in Zimbabwe last August.

A good timer of the ball, he played some magnificent drives and pull shots all over the park and a spectacular six over mid-wicket against pacer Elton Chigumbura but showed his cool by completing the fifty and the hundred with singles.

Nafees, who always concentrated on settling before going into the charge, took only 29 matches to cross the 1,000-run barrier whereas Aftab Ahmed had to play 43 games to achieve it.

"Consistency is very important and I think that's why I enabled to reach it a bit earlier than my other colleagues. It is my dream to be consistent in my batting because I don't like to go into hibernation after playing one or two big innings," said Nafees, who also holds an exceptional 30-plus average in both versions of the game.

Mehrab Hossain (13 off 51 balls) may have not fulfilled the expectation as the new opening partner of Nafees but together, they shared 72 runs.

"He was a bit nervous today but I honestly believe that he will show his potential as an opener. I opened the innings with him (Mehrab) when we played together in the A team and we had some massive partnerships. I have hardly any doubt about his talent," he assured.

On the other hand Aftab, who heaped praise on Nafees's ton, admitted that he has taken too long to score one thousand runs but said that he has changed his mind to overcome the flaws in his batting.

"I do agree that 43 matches is too much to achieve the feat but I am now more focused on my batting. I am satisfied because I was there to end the job today," said the Chittagonian, who said he was hungry for a hundred.