Match Thread: 2nd Test - Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna; November 3-7

[Gowza]

Originally Posted by Tiger444
They'll likely take Shahadat and Rubel. If they can't even take 4 wickets in the whole match then don't know what to say.

BD pacers only took 2 wickets last match, both shahadat so wouldn't hold my breath unless shahadat does something. It's baffling to see rubel keep getting selected.

[Tiger444]

Originally Posted by Gowza
BD pacers only took 2 wickets last match, both shahadat so wouldn't hold my breath unless shahadat does something. It's baffling to see rubel keep getting selected.

Not really. All our pacers suck in this format. It's like picking out whose less trash than who unfortunately

[One World]

200 up, nice 4

[godzilla]

so how much points did shakib accumulate with this performance? Is he the top dog in the allrounder list again?

[NoName]

We need to fix Taylor's test avg against us this series

[mij]

Our selectors are mental.

[Gowza]

Yeah agree the zim team bar a couple of players aren't that talented, but they know how to compete despite this which is why they are competitive.

[al Furqaan]

Originally Posted by Gowza
Yeah agree the zim team bar a couple of players aren't that talented, but they know how to compete despite this which is why they are competitive.

I'm excited about a couple of youngsters coming up...Welch and Burl. They'd have more but they leave the country as soon as they turn 18.

[Rifat]

Three Batsmen we must keep quiet:

Hamilton Masakadza
Brendan Taylor
Sikandar Raza

[cricbook]

If I see musy win the toss today.... I will know... We r going to have series dinner. BD NEED TO BAT FIRST FOR SEAL THE TEST.

[Rifat]

My Lineup + Strategy for this Test:


1. Tamim
2. Shamsur
3. Mominul Haque
4. Mahmudullah Riyad
5. Mushfiqur Rahim(c)(wk)
6. Shakib
7. Enamul Haque Bijoy
8. Shuvagato Hom/(Robiul Islam if fit)
9. Taijul Islam
10. Shahadat Hossain
11. Jubair Hossain

Enamul Bijoy should keep in the 2nd and third session and Mushfiqur Should keep in the first session if we field first. Mushfiqur may be better choice as a keeper when Zimbabwean spinners are bowling..

Mushfiq should bat at #4 or #5, Most of our players struggle early on that's why they prefer to bat late in the order. Besides Tamim we do not really have genuine openers(he is 50/50 most of the time anyways).

If we survive the new ball challenge without losing our key batsmen early then we should look to post a solid total.(is 350 too much to ask?)

Doesn't need to be said but bat first.

[Faisal]

let the game begin

[Jadukor]

Mushfiq seems happy that the wicket wont be like Dhaka. He is happy that the wicket wont have pace and bounce. If our batsman cannot handle zimbabwe pacers at home I wonder what the plan is for the worldcup.

[cricketboy]

Originally Posted by Jadukor
Mushfiq seems happy that the wicket wont be like Dhaka. He is happy that the wicket wont have pace and bounce. If our batsman cannot handle zimbabwe pacers at home I wonder what the plan is for the worldcup.

Forget world cup, lets concentrate on this series.

[BanCricFan]

Here we go.

We bat. We are 0/1. Tamim might as well not bat. Why bother. Zim bowlers are ordinary.

[Moh899]

wtf rubel playing? no ****ing way!

[Rinathq]

dissapointed with the XI. I think Rubel will perform well but that still doesnt change the fact that he the worst seamer we have for test cricket

[Gowza]

Should have picked shafiul over rubel

[BanCricFan]

Rubel! Rubel!

Wunderbar! Ich bin sehr glücklich

[mufi_02]

Originally Posted by BanCricFan
Rubel! Rubel!

Wunderbar! Ich bin sehr glücklich

Mane ki? Apni onek bhinno bashay kotha bolen. Bujhte hobe amra onekei eto smart nah

[BanCricFan]

Originally Posted by mufi_02
Mane ki? . Bujhte hobe amra onekei eto smart nah

Apnar avvy dekhe to amar ta mone hoi na!

[BanCricFan]

Homie is getting a match. Selectors are sticking with him. Not a bad idea.

[Shartaz]

any links?

[hoodlum]

HOM again...

[BD Tigers]

so they didn't pick Anamul? Why so much fuss about him last few days then?