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*Official* Bangladesh in New Zealand
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Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Hopkins FTW apparently...
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
I dont know if many people will agree but Bangladesh have improved tremendously. The moment NZ scored 550, I thought they would suffer an innings defeat. They came back twice from 5 wickets down to reach respectable totals.
I think they can be quite a force against teams like New Zealand, West Indies, Pakistan at home where their left arm spinners will find conditions more conducive.
I think they can be quite a force against teams like New Zealand, West Indies, Pakistan at home where their left arm spinners will find conditions more conducive.
Zinzan
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They already proved that a couple of years back when NZ were extremely lucky to win that series in Bangladesh.
Halfpast_Yellow
U19 Vice-Captain
Our wise leader has said:
"Jeetan Patel bowled in some tough situations in the match, but he improved throughout and with a number of left-handers in the Australian line-up, he could have a role to play in that series."
Interested to see Hopkins still in the T20 line up. He must be there because he's so awesome in the changing rooms and nets no?
"Jeetan Patel bowled in some tough situations in the match, but he improved throughout and with a number of left-handers in the Australian line-up, he could have a role to play in that series."
Interested to see Hopkins still in the T20 line up. He must be there because he's so awesome in the changing rooms and nets no?
I hope thats all just PC bullsh*t. Fact of the matter is Patel was dire and he never has been anything other than average. Why on earth do we need two spinners on pitches that don't turn anyway?
James
Cricket Web Owner
Not that I agree with it, but are the selectors coming from the position where they're sayiung let's pick our four best bowlers, and it just so happens that two of them are spinners?
lockton2skipper
U19 Debutant
looks like it's time to return to the old slow paced greentops. new zealands best chance of beating any one never mind the aussies. and pick an attack to exploit that.
nick-o
State 12th Man
I'd be interested to see your player-by-player ratings for this test -- I've been trying to do a rating for players for their contributions per series, and although it was only a one-off I think it would still be worth seeing your ratings.
Please add your ratings here:
http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/cricket-chat/45445-cw-player-ratings-4.html#post2155201
Please add your ratings here:
http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/cricket-chat/45445-cw-player-ratings-4.html#post2155201
thierry henry
International Coach
I have no problem with that
I have a problem with Patel being worse than every single available seam option. And that's not just at international level....I don't think there's a seamer at domestic level getting a gig who has a worse domestic record than Patel.
thierry henry
International Coach
On Shahadat- how is it that he has gone from apparently being the paciest quick on display at the under-19 world cup as a 17 year old, to a 23 year old who sprints to the crease, grunts like Maria Sharapova on every ball, and bowls inaccurately at sub-Venkatesh Prasad pace?
If this is all he has then he's not worth persisting with.
If this is all he has then he's not worth persisting with.
Trigger_Tiger
U19 Captain
He was made to change his action in 08-09.
If that is the case...his action looks identical to the last time he was here when he was bowling 140+k's.
Jungle Jumbo
International Vice-Captain
I was under the impression he'd stated he would bowl with his old action?
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
10 years and they are still there at the same frequency. The talent has improved, but the brain explosions have not.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
Tell me about it..I remember a spell he bowled against South Africa in 07...taking 7 wickets..he also bowled very well against Australia in 06 in a match Bangladesh could have won. But his decline in pace and accuracy is really disheartening.
Yeah I agree with you to an extent but I can also see some signs of improvement. The fact that Bangaldesh didnt suffer an innings defeat after trailing by 550 runs, and then managing to come back after losing 5 wickets in both the innings to post respectable totals is great..that should be appreciated..
I think if they can sort our their selection issues, drop useless batsmen like Ashraful, Aftab and use Mahmudullah and Rahim efficiently..they can be a decent side..I think at home, they can give teams like West Indies, New Zealand and Pakistan a tough fight and wouldnt be surprised if they won a test match..
thierry henry
International Coach
yeah but as SS said, there is ample improvement in TALENT (the side now has a number of good ball-strikers) but really not much in temperament (and yes, I realise that temperament is a talent in itself).
Previously they were clueless and talentless, now they are clueless and talented...just imo.