Ashrafuls 100 v India

[Rob]

A very good innings it was, but I think that he needs to show a bit more consistency. He has been around long enough now to be more consistent that he is.

He has more talent than he has shown thus far in his international career, and should of been more successful that he has been.

I think he needs to try and sign up to a county or to an Australian domestic team so he can play domestic cricket against quality opposition. The quality of domestic cricket in Bangladesh is pretty poor, as the Bangladesh players are mostly playing against players not good enough to get into a side ranked 11th in the world.

Your domestic cricket, I think is what is holding Bangladesh back a bit, to have players playing high standard domestic cricket in foreign conditions would do them, and Bangladesh cricket on a whole I lot of good.

Your players are not achieving self actualistion.

[Beamer]

Agreed. Ashraful's problem is his inconsistency, however, he scored more runs in 2004 than ever but ending with a subpar effort against the Zimbabweans. Maybe, he is coming around and he should do well in England. He is technically the best batsman from BD and his ability to see the ball till the very last moment should aid him in countering the swinging deliveries.

Can't disagree with your assesment about our domestic competition. We didn't even have a proper domestic structure until this years NCL. So, we have ways to go. Maybe, one or two of our promising cricketers will impress enough in the upcoming tour to get a call from some counties.

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

well the thing is not ashraful but the problem with all our batsman are inconsistency. given a certain day all our batsman has the ability to score big innings. but the thing is they have to do it on a more regular basis. and yes ashraful is our star batsman in terms of talents potentials strokes etc. thats why expectations from him are always high. and i think he has finally realized about his responsibility. although being very young currently he is actually one of the senior players in the team in terms of experience. he has become more matured. he has showed that in the last two three series. if he can keep that up then i am sure there will be a big change in our cricket.

about the NCL league it sounds pretty harsh but it is actually true that our domestic cricket standard is low. however, recently they have taken steps to make more bouncy pitches, pitches with green tops, this will atleast improve the standard a bit. and for the standard of the player, you cannot actually change this over night. this surely requires some time. but if our under 19 team and the other A teams keeps touring other countries more often then they can surely bring back their experience into the league matches. there is always going to be financial problems, becuse it takes a lot of money to tour outside the country. for this sponsors always have to take the leading role. and if our team keeps playing good, like the U19 team is performing in Australia, there is no reason why sponsors wont come handy.

[Beamer]

ditto.. FRB, and welcome back from your self-imposed exile.

[chyicarus]

I think we are on the right track when it comes to our domestic structure. There are many class players out there, who just can't play simply because its not providing them with enough financially. So we also need to have some sort of a motivating factor there.
But I think our domestic structure has come a long way and is on the right track.
Another thing is we are very very young into the International scene and there a lot of bad press plus high expectations on our players. I think our second or third generation will be better competitors that way. Even if we look at Sri Lanka- their 3rd generation players started winning International matches.

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

Originally posted by Beamer
ditto.. FRB, and welcome back from your self-imposed exile.

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[Beamer]

bhaloi decision niyechen. dhan dharona koira beshi lav hoy na azkal bujhlen. to shirt pant porar agey ki kapor porten? jana jabey? naki ka por chapor pora chintar modhhey ashe ni. jai hok, civilization e ferot ashar jonno dhannbad. England sofor e apnake dorkar achey amader forum bashider..

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

jaihok,
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[Beamer]

hmm...to gulistan ektu beshi dur e hoye gelo na tibbot theke? apnar bondhu taholey poribrajok type er. cycle korey supply diye gese money hoy. england e abar coat er toley half-sweater pora ovvash. sheta money rekhen. achha..porey cholbey abar, ekhon barir dikey rowna dey..dhannabad

[Akib]

Of course Ashraful is only 20 so he might need some time...

I agree with the fact that he should be playing more county or Australian cricket. The only probelm is whether the clubs will sign him or not. I think he should have tried out for the Scottish team for the national league. He would have got more practice on the pitches.

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

bhai eto bhalo bhalo jaiga thakte scotland ar oi thandar moddhe becharare pathanor ki dorkar. scotland ar manushi pare na scotland ar weather shojjo korte.

[Zephaniah]

With all honesty one can easily find mediocre/ one dimensional successful players in county circuit. And if Ash and co put up a good show they stand a good chance to get a contract.

Edited on, April 29, 2005, 11:09 AM GMT, by Zephaniah.

[Akib]

Well there may be mediocre players in county cricket but the teams only have 2 overseas players allowed. I think they would pick some one more consistant than Ashraful. Maybe he could go there for a month stint or something like that.

Of course there is always india.

Edited on, April 29, 2005, 12:50 AM GMT, by aka.

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

i think this series is a big chance for players like ash, mashrafee and nafees to get a contract in the county. i think even enamul has this chance. however, they really have to be consistent with their performance. if they are then i am sure they will get a contract. after all hiring them is going to be actually better for the county teams because atleast they wont have to pay as much as they pay when they hire players like wasim akram.

[Blah]

I think the saddest part is, we still don't have Ash's century video

Or our ODI winagainst india video

[IanW]

Originally posted by aka
Well there may be mediocre players in county cricket but the teams only have 2 overseas players allowed. I think they would pick some one more consistant than Ashraful. Maybe he could go there for a month stint or something like that.

Of course there is always india.

Edited on, April 29, 2005, 12:50 AM GMT, by aka.

Dont forget the Lancashire League.

Ian Whitchurch

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

hey there is a picture on the front page with ashraful and dave. looks like coach wants ashraful to bowl in england. so we might have some new dimensions in our spin attacks.