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Old June 25, 2019, 01:59 AM
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Default The “No bulls***” strategy to our win against India

No “anchor the innings” bulls*** approach from Tamim
We have enough capable batsman in the middle order to anchor the innings much better than Tamim. Shakib and Mushfiq are more capable than Tamim to do this. What we need from him is a fast start along with Soumya. If we are to win this game we need 40-50 runs above par score for the ground. This would mean well above 300 and in the 330-350 region. We cannot achieve this with a 80 ball 60 from Tamim.

No “buffet powerplay bowling” bulls*** from Mashrafi
I get it you are the captain and an inspirational leader however if you cannot take wickets then you need to give the new ball to those who can. In this case your options are Fizz, Saifuddin and Shakib. Since Dhawan is missing, Shakib should definitely have a crack at the right handed Rohit. Bowl your buffet session during 10-35 overs in short spells once we take a couple of wickets.

No “saving for the death overs” bulls*** for Shakib
If we get India, 3-4 wickets down during the middle of the innings we need to go for the jugular and try to kill the game right there and then instead of following the set defensive template we did vs Afghanistan. We allowed a 10 over period to Afghanistan by removing Shakib from the attack when they were allowed to regroup and launch an attack. We cannot adopt this sissy tactic. No bullshit bowling changes.. if Shakib is in rhythm and taking wickets then keep him on, put more men around the bat and go for the kill.

No “countering the leggie batting order change” bulls*** for Soumya
Clearly, the guy can only function as an opener and we need the best out of him. So do not change Soumya. If we need a fast start, then perhaps open with Soumya and Liton leaving tuk tuk Tamim to bat at 5. No bulls*** changes to Soumya should be allowed.

No “overexcitement performance anxiety” bulls*** during keeping or catches
Please keep your emotions in check Mushfiq. You cost us an important game in this competition so no more bulls*** keeping please! We also need safe fielders around the bat and no bulls*** Shabbir at point either. Let’s have Mosaddek or Liton at that position.
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