I am going to be positive going into this match. Adversity often brings out the best in people, and for young pacers Russell and Shahadat this may be the beginning of great things. So let's not write them off too soon. Sure there will be the usual dose of wides and no balls, but if they can get a couple of wickets early you never know... I was afraid Russel was being over-bowled in the A team England tour, and read now that he is compaining of a calf injury. Maybe minor, but watch out for another last minute blow!
If I was Bashar I would would bat first and try to accumulate some runs before throwing our bowling attack at the wolves. Shahriar Nafees did not play well in the 3 day match when he came in the middle order against the spinners, I say play him at opener and put Tushar in at 3.
And speaking of bowlers, let's not write off rafique and enamul just yet either.
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