BD v Aus - GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH

[Shubho]

I hope no-one is complaining about BD's massacre at the hands of Australia. We posted a three-digit total to my utter surprise, I hasten to add, and that salvaged some of our respectability.

But people, so many of our weaknesses were exposed that it scared me stiff. After staying up the whole night to watch this bloody match (sorry, genocide) at 5am here in London, I went from a nervous wreck to heart failure in a matter of less than 10 overs. What an innings!

The English commentators were quick to point out the brave decision by BD to bat first. Had we been a first rate team, we could have exploited those conditions. Unfortunately, we're not, but I still applaud our bravery and positive attitude. I guess Mohsin Kamal got through to the captain in the end, because he's been yelling all week that we can undo the Australian attack. What wishful thinking! So typical of these Pakistanis.

Anyway, I just wanted to say, I'm overjoyed that I got to watch a good 66 overs of cricket involving Bangladesh, because here in England, I hardly get to see my favourite team play on television.

Hats off to Tushar Imran and Alok Kapali who showed some real batting talent. Hats off to Khaled Mashud for trying to steady the innings. Hats off to Manju and Tapash, who, despite being quite uneffective, did bowl at an average of 85mph (which I didn't think the BDeshis could). Just need to touch up their line and length now.

Bangladesh all the way!!! I think we're gonna whoop some Kiwi pachha. Bring 'em on!