Fuller Pilch
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Could Bangladesh have finally turned the corner? The ODI side is now possibly better (although not in the rankings) than WI, Pakistan, England and perhaps even a Sanga & Mahela-less SL
In all seriousness they could still have a lot of their lineup in 2023.2023 is their World Cup to lose, IMO
Yea 2014 was an aberration. A bad year. They turned a corner when they Banglawashed NZ, and also reaching the Asia Cup finals some time later.They turned a corner in 2011 when the current generation started to get a few years experience. Their record since then has been ODI standard easily.
I think it shapes up pretty well to when SL became decent if you measure it in years as well. Obviously Bangers have played a lot more matches than SL did when they started out, but the development hasn't been as slow as it has felt.
Imo Shakib Al Hasan will finish his career being remembered as at least as good as Kapil Dev was.They need individuals who could lift the burden of the entire nation.If that happens they'll be a side to watch
In tests, yeah, could very well finish just as good.Imo Shakib Al Hasan will finish his career being remembered as at least as good as Kapil Dev was.
It has been a major problem. Still feel Soumya needed another 1 year or so. Same with Anamul. Anamul had to undergo major technique transformation just recently and national team should not be the place for this.As usual, the issue is the young guns are thrust into International cricket too soon and struggle to catch up. Which is why it's important BD build a solid core group of players now, and get the A Team and U-19 guys more exposure overseas, so the next gen can have an easier step up to Nat cricket