News and Photos from New Zealand : A BanglaCricket - TigerCricket Partnership

[Miraz]

Recently I am working to build a partnership between BanglaCricket and TigerCricket. As part of the initiative, Rabeed Imam, the editor of TigerCricket.com and media manager of Bangladesh national cricket team, has kindly agreed to send pictures and news of Tigers for BanglaCricket members.

I hope BC members will enjoy the new partnership.

Click on the attachments to see the pictures. Photo credit goes to TigerCricket.com.

Captions:

1. Coach Jamie Siddons briefs the boys during a team meeting today.

2. Mushfiqur Rahim works on his batting technique at Seddon Park's indoor facility.

3. Pace bowler Sajidul Islam (R), who has flown in as a replacement for injured pacer Syed Rasel on arrival at the Team's hotel in Hamilton with selector Naimur Rahman.

[abdulw11]

Nice one.

Hope to see more behind the scenes pictures.

Lol, in the first one, everyone looks bored!

[Beamer]

Kudos Mr.editor.

[tonoy]

arigato gozaimas

[BanCricFan]

tusen takk, Miraz!

[Miraz]

arigato gozaimas

Irassahaimase

[tonoy]

O_O

[Miraz]

tusen takk, Miraz!

Velkomen, BanCricFan! :)



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[Murad]

Another Interesting interview from Shamokal. This time its Tamim Iqbal (who is trying to become JO v.2)

Read it from here (http://www.shamokal.com/details.php?nid=83248)if you want

[rubel_18]

Thanx a lot Miraz bhai and the BC team for doing this.

[Eshen]

Well done Miraz bhai, congrats.

[Rabz]

Good initiative Miraz bhai.
Thanks for the pics.

[PoorFan]

Irashaimasu


New partnership is a good initiative, we will be able to get inner information even faster and smooth.

btw It is ...

You are welcome -> <!--StartFragment -->Dou-ita-shimashite
Normal welcome -> Irasshaimase

[Miraz]

New partnership is a good initiative, we will be able to get inner information even faster and smooth.

btw It is ...

You are welcome -> <!--StartFragment -->Dou-ita-shimashite
Normal welcome -> Irasshaimase

Thanks PoorFan. :D

[Miraz]

Here are some more pictures. Enjoy Tigers Eid celebration and some action on the nets! :)

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1-3. The Bangladesh team members sharing Eid greetings after the prayers at hamilton Gardens today.

4. Mushfiqur Rahim (L) and Mehrab Hossain (Jr.) trying out the Eid specials at Melville Intermidiate School.

5. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza jokes with school children.

6. Mashrafe Mortaza anchoring his own Eid show on the bus!

7. Aftab Ahmed interviews Chittagong mate Tamim Iqbal.

8-10: Newcomer Sajidul Islam bowling at the Seddon Park nets.

11. Sajidul Islam batting.

12. Shakib Al Hasan drives in the nets.

[RazabQ]

Awesome! Thanks Miraz

Some random observations
1) Mushfiq and Mehrab really are kids
2) Are those two violating team diet? :)
3) Gotta love Mash the jokester
4) Where is Ash?
5) Good looking bowling sequence by Sajid - but is he as upright as could be at point of release?
6) Love the head over ball and follow-thru by Shakib

[gravitY]

great picz.. wish to see more

[jisaan]

good initiative. thnx

[rubel_18]

Thanx for the newer pics Miraz bhai!!!!

EDIT: BTW I hav 1000 posts yay, I am now a Test Cricketer!!!!!!!!!!

[cricket_dorshok]

Good work.
Danke!

[Miraz]

Thanx for the newer pics Miraz bhai!!!!

EDIT: BTW I hav 1000 posts yay, I am now a Test Cricketer!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Rubel for achieving the feat!!

Excellent debut :)

[rubel_18]

Congrats Rubel for achieving the feat!!

Excellent debut :)

Thanx a lot Miraz bhai, next target Cricket Legend...lol

[Nafis_BD]

Thanks a lot Miraz bhaiya. This is great and hope to see the partnership between BC and TC grow even more!!

Shobai Japanese, etc te thank you bole to ami amar shob cheye original bhasha te boli. Dhonnobad Miraz bhaiya!!

[Tigers_eye]

Xie xie(shiea shiea) Miraz bhai and BC management. Excellent initiative. Now can we get the scorecard updated in the same day? Even better, can we get access to their database? :-D

[Nafi]

This is what you call a partnership..... meh

[Miraz]

This is what you call a partnership..... meh

This is the begining, let us know what you expect from the partnesrhip. We will defiitely try to fulfil the expectations of our members.

[Ajfar]

woww..this is gudd stuff..thnxx miraz bhai...

keep em comingg..

[Fazal]

Rasel ato hashe keno? Specially Boka Boka Hashi.

[taklima_naj]

Thanks a lot for sharing,
look like all of them are having fun at EID and be serious as well in training CAMP
Abdur Razzak, Sakib, Rasel is looking funny with Green Pangabi and pink Tshirt

[taklima_naj]

Rasel ato hashe keno? Specially Boka Boka Hashi.

May be he follows ur posts at BC regularly.

[Beamer]

Now I know why Aftab generates so much power. He's got some miniature Jayasuriya forearms..

[akabir77]

who's the guy behind aftab and tamim?

[kalpurush]

[বাংলা]মিরাজ ভাই...আপনার হাতে যেমন যাদু...মাথায় ও তেমনি...!
শুধুই মুগ্ধতার পালা...:big_hug:[/বাংলা]

[kalpurush]

Awesome! Thanks Miraz

Some random observations
1) Mushfiq and Mehrab really are kids
2) Are those two violating team diet? :)


[বাংলা]রজব ভাই...ঈদের জন্য সাত-খুন মাপ!;)[/বাংলা]

[kalpurush]

May be he follows ur posts at BC regularly.
:lol:

[damalChele]

Fantastic work once again Miraz bhai. Up close and personal pictures will be much appreciated by us members.

BTW: Picture no 8..I really thought that was Sayed Rasel. The resemblance in thumbnail pics of bowling actions is uncanny. Copycat!

[al Furqaan]

notes:

1) great work from Miraz bhai (and also TC for agreeing)

2) sajidul has my vote to replace mashrafee and tamim as BD's newest heart throb
3) junaed is taller than mash!!!
4) i like rasel's kufi (tupi)
5) good to see rasel is not writhing in pain :)

[Miraz]

I am happy that most of the members liked the initiative. We continuously try to add more features to BanglaCricket to make it more informative for the members.

I believe we will be able to build different partnerships with different websites/organizations in future and make BC one of the premier websites of world cricket.

Thanks.

[al Furqaan]

miraz bhai, i already think BC is the premier site for world cricket. the other forums are like comparing a model T to a Ferrari.

[Miraz]

miraz bhai, i already think BC is the premier site for world cricket. the other forums are like comparing a model T to a Ferrari.

al Furqaan, BC is the premier forum in world cricket, now we want to make it a premier cricket site. :)

[crikss]

Xie xie(shiea shiea) Miraz bhai and BC management. Excellent initiative. Now can we get the scorecard updated in the same day? Even better, can we get access to their database? :-D

Speaking chinese..lolz..thanks Miraz bhai for ur work

[Nocturnal]

great pic. thanks Miraz bhai. BC-TC rocks!! :)

[mildwind]

great great work...much appreciated

[zainab]

miraz bhai, i already think BC is the premier site for world cricket. the other forums are like comparing a model T to a Ferrari.

I agree! Thanks Miraz Bhai for doing this. I was just wondering if Tigercricket can create a fan mail site for the players so that fans can at least wish them luck.

SL has such a site, and Jayawardena writes at the end of each day when they are playing cricket.

[BD-Shardul]

Good Job, editor sahab

[Hatebreed]

Thanks for taking this wonderful initiative.

[Omio]

Wonderful..
anyway whr is our captain?

[Miraz]

I agree! Thanks Miraz Bhai for doing this. I was just wondering if Tigercricket can create a fan mail site for the players so that fans can at least wish them luck.

SL has such a site, and Jayawardena writes at the end of each day when they are playing cricket.

We are already working on this issue. :)

Let's keep our fingers crossed. I hope one day BC and TC will be able to work to create a common platform on this and similar issues.

[Antora]

thanks for the pics miraz baiya
lol mushy loooks soooooo cute ! haha

[Antora]

Thanx for the newer pics Miraz bhai!!!!

EDIT: BTW I hav 1000 posts yay, I am now a Test Cricketer!!!!!!!!!!

congrats!:) woot woot! heheh

[rubel_18]

congrats!:) woot woot! heheh

Thanx, I know u were waiting for me to get to my 1000th post so u cud say that....woot woot

[Miraz]

New images..

All the images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Bangladesh vs Auckland Aces

Captions:

1. Mohammad Ashraful, who made 27 off 25 balls, got out to this pull shot against Auckland Aces in the Tigers' third warm up match at Eden Park Outer Oval today. Bangladesh lost by 7 wickets after the Aces chased down the target of 243 in 46 overs.

2-6. Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal during his 122-ball 104 against the Auckland Aces.

7. Tamim Iqbal hitting one of his four sixes.



Media Release: BLACKCAPS ODI squad for National Bank Series


Media Release
21 December 2007

BLACKCAPS ODI squad for National Bank Series

New Zealand Cricket today announced a BLACKCAPS squad of 12 players for The National Bank ODI Series against Bangladesh.

The squad is:

Daniel Vettori (captain)
Brendon McCullum
Jamie How
Peter Fulton
Scott Styris
Ross Taylor
Mathew Sinclair
Jacob Oram
Kyle Mills
Mark Gillespie
Chris Martin
Jeetan Patel

"We welcome the return of Peter Fulton to the BLACKCAPS squad," said BLACKCAPS coach John Bracewell.

"Peter has shown good form in the State Championship, and he has proved in the past he can translate a high standard of performance at domestic level to the international game.

"The selection panel felt it was important to retain the bulk of the team from the recent series in South Africa and Australia to give them the opportunity to build on the experience of those tours and show the talent they have.

"Some players have been released to allow them to return to their provincial teams and earn quality playing time in the State Shield, and put pressure on those in the squad."

The BLACKCAPS play Bangladesh in three ODIs - at Eden Park, Auckland on Wednesday 26 December; McLean Park, Napier on Friday 28 December, and Queenstown Events Centre on Monday 31 December.


For further information contact Marcus Anselm (021 226 3005).

[Miraz]

Tamim is showing his flashy way of batting in most of the images.

[zainab]

Tamim seemed to be having fun batting in his usual natural style. I still have hopes that he will be a future good and dependable batsman for BD.

He is still very young and has natural ability, just needs fine tuning, which Coach Siddons will no doubt try to do.

[abu2abu]

I like the way tamim bats, do you remeber that fantastic 6 he scored off Zaheer in the World Cup?

It's just a shame he gets out so often!

[Ajfar]

I like the way tamim bats, do you remeber that fantastic 6 he scored off Zaheer in the World Cup?

It's just a shame he gets out so often!

hoping to see a few moree of these sixess in the ODI seriess..

[MohammedC]

Good picture Thanks Miraz Bhai for sharing

[Eshen]

The Eden Park outer oval is surprisingly small. There is no way the score of 242 was defendable here. My apology to our bowlers (Nazmul in particular) for saying bad things about them last night, there was nothing much they could do. I think it's simply pathetic that our batsmen could not cross 300 here.

Also, not trying to take any credit away from Tamim, but he should not be over the moon after scoring a century here.

[Ahmed_B]

[বাংলা]লা-জওয়াব[/বাংলা] idea Miraz bhai.. these pics bring life into the whole atmosphere!

[Beamer]

The Eden Park outer oval is surprisingly small. There is no way the score of 242 was defendable here. My apology to our bowlers (Nazmul in particular) for saying bad things about them last night, there was nothing much they could do. I think it's simply pathetic that our batsmen could not cross 300 here.

Also, not trying to take any credit away from Tamim, but he should not be over the moon after scoring a century here.

As is the case with most New Zealand fields. Some of the fields sport a weird rectangular shape as well.

[MohammedC]

There is more picture can be seen in the link below. I will not post them due to copyright issue but you never know some one may be interested to buy those pic :D

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[Miraz]

BCB media release for the charity Twenty20 match.

Date: 22 December 2007

Media Release

Tigers gear up for Twenty20 match to support the World Vision Bangladesh Cyclone Relief Fund

The Bangladesh Cricket Team is all set to appear in Sunday's charity Twenty20 fixture against the New Zealand Cricket XI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. On the eve of the match the Tigers captain Mohammad Ashraful has called upon expatriate Bangladeshis in New Zealand to come forward and stand by those affected by cyclonic storm Sidr.

In a message Ashraful said: "You are all aware that Cyclonic Storm Sidr caused large-scale devastation in our beloved homeland in mid-November. Nearly 4000 people lost their lives and hundreds went missing. Sidr destroyed properties, crops, infrastructure and livestock and left millions reeling from its aftermath.

"To recover from this massive natural calamity the affected need help. Around the world expatriate Bangladeshis have come forward and governments and international bodies have also launched extensive aid operations in conjunction with the Bangladesh Government.

"Our friends in New Zealand Cricket have joined forces in this humanitarian endeavor and have arranged fundraising matches at Seddon Park on Sunday, December 23. This is cricket's way of showing that we care and the Bangladesh Cricket Team is highly appreciative of the initiative of our hosts.

"The Bangladesh Team respects and values your support and passion. We are thrilled to be touring New Zealand and excited by the prospect of playing infront of you. Proceeds from the Twenty20 matches between Bangladesh and New Zealand Cricket XI and New Zealand Under 19 and New Zealand CPA Masters will go to the Bangladesh Cyclone Relief Fund and this is your chance to be by the side of your countrymen."

The Bangladesh team members (players and team management) have already contributed a substantial amount of their tour fees in aid of cyclone Sidr victims. Each member has also bought a ticket for the fundraising matches as a token of their support.

Teams

Bangladesh (From): Mohammad Ashraful (Captain), Zunaed Siddique, Tamim Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehrab Hossain Jr., Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Farhad Reza, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Abdur Razzak, Nazmul Hossain, Shahadat Hossain, Javed Omer, Sajidul Islam.

New Zealand Cricket XI (Revised): Stephen Fleming (captain), James Marshall, Jamie How, Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Gareth Hopkins, Jeetan Patel, Tim Southee, Michael Mason, Iain O'Brien.

Match Schedule (Sunday, 23 December 2007):

New Zealand CPA Masters v New Zealand Under 19 (Match starts: 2:45pm New Zealand Standard Time; 7:45am Bangladesh Standard Time)

Bangladesh v New Zealand Cricket XI (Match starts: 6:45pm New Zealand Standard Time; 11:45am Bangladesh Standard Time)

[Antora]

woah! kool pics, thanks for sharing.

[mshakir56]

Thanks for sharing the pics mate. totally awesome

[Niceman70]

Miraz bhai, this is really great. I would like to request you to do something about the live broadcasting. I think we deserve to know who will officially broadcast Bangladesh's game. Today, i spent about three hour looking for sources where i can watch it. I called and email dishnetwork and directv but got no answer. I believe most us in U.S. and UK have this problem every time BD has a new series. We also see new threads open up with no solid answer. BCB has all the accurate information so we should get a official announcement from BCB regarding live broadcasting in UK and US. Please do something about it because i still don't know where i will be able to watch the bd vs nz series. Thanks..

salim

[Miraz]

From ICC..





ICC MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dubai, 23 December 2007
ICC donates US$250,000 to Bangladesh Relief Fund following devastating Cyclone Sidr

The International Cricket Council today donated US$250,000 to the Bangladesh Relief Fund to help alleviate the suffering caused by a cyclone that hit the country last month.

On 11 November Cyclone Sidr formed in the Bay of Bengal and over the following four or five days tore across Bangladesh leaving behind a trail of devastation. More than 3,500 people were killed and many thousands more were left homeless by the cyclone.

On behalf of the ICC Board, Chief Executive Malcolm Speed presented a cheque for US$250,000 to Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful before the start of the charity Twenty20 match between a Bangladesh XI and a New Zealand XI at Hamilton. All proceeds from Sunday's match are going to help the victims of the cyclone.

Ashraful accepted the cheque from Mr Speed on behalf of the Bangladesh Relief Fund.

"The devastation caused in Bangladesh by Cyclone Sidr last month shocked us all," said Mr Speed.

"More than a month on and a huge challenge still faces those tasked with assisting in the rebuilding process. When one of our members is so badly affected in this way, and when we see the great work done by the various relief organisations, it puts what we do into perspective," he said.

"I am glad that the ICC has this opportunity to make a contribution to the relief effort and I applaud the generosity of the people here in New Zealand, who have made their own personal contributions to ease the suffering in Bangladesh."

The Twenty20 match is the highlight of a day of fundraising activity at Seddon Park, Hamilton for Cyclone Sidr relief efforts. The New Zealand XI includes many top cricketers including former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming, current players Scott Styris, Peter Fulton and Ross Taylor, as well as potential stars of the future, such as Jesse Ryder and Tim Southee.


-ENDS-



For further information, please contact:

James Fitzgerald
ICC Communications Officer
Tel: +971 4 ...
Mob: +971 50 ...
james.fitzgerald@icc-cricket<wbr>.com (james.fitzgerald@icc-cricket.com)

Sami-ul-Hasan
ICC – Communications Officer

[Miraz]

Excellent Photos from Rabeed Imam..

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. ICC Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Speed handing over a cheque of US$250,000 to Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful (L) and team manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam (C) for the Bangladesh Cyclone Relief Fund at before the start of the Twenty20 match at Seddon Park.

2. The teams line up to pose with ICC Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Speed.

3. The captains Mohammad Ashraful and Stephen Fleming at the toss.

4 & 5. Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain Rajib who took 3/15.

6 - 8. Bangladeshi fans at Seddon Park.

9. An sms initiative to help the Sidr victims.

10. The Bangladesh players entering the ground with the tickets they had bought for the match.

11. Farhad Reza returns after scoring a 17-ball 31.

12. Mohammad Ashraful meets Bangladeshi fans after the win over the New Zealand Cricket XI.

[Rifat]

thanks Miraz Bhai, excellent pics.

[rubel_18]

Thanx Miraz bhai for those new pics

[taklima_naj]

Thanks for the pictures, but it would be excellent if anyone could download the highlights of the match.

[Rumz_01]

WOW!! thank you very much for the pictures!

Mushi looks too great in the Eid picture

[nasimul]

Excellent pcs. Thanks for sharing

[Anher]

Miraz bhai amar thannks er stock shes hoye gache.
Akon theke shudu hashi dibo......:)

[PoorFan]

Wow! thanks both Miraz and RI.

[zainab]

Thanks for the pictures, hopefully, we will be able to see a few more.
I am so glad that Ash as the captain met the fans. Without a doubt, I think that he is the most popular BD cricketer.

[One World]

May be he follows ur posts at BC regularly.

Eibar amader hashar pala. :floor:

[MarufH]

Look at Siddons, his eyes looks so demn excited!!!!

http://banglacricket.com/alochona/attachment.php?attachmentid=613&d=1198416677

[Rabz]

Thanks for the pics Miraz bhai.

Funny, did you guys notice on the second pic (where all the players are with Mr.Speed and the cheque)....

that practically the whole Bangladesh team is at the front, cuz they are so short compared with the Kiwis.

Only a couple like Shahadat and probably Sakib is at the back.

[Miraz]

Funny, did you guys notice on the second pic (where all the players are with Mr.Speed and the cheque)....

that practically the whole Bangladesh team is at the front, cuz they are so short compared with the Kiwis.

Only a couple like Shahadat and probably Sakib is at the back.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words about the initiative. :)

Just noticed it. Excellent observation.

:)

[BD Tigers]

great pictures Miraz bhai. thanks a lot.

[Moshin]

Miraz bai thankyou for the lovely pix
better than nothing nwayz

[bdchamp20]

Excellent Photos from Rabeed Imam..

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. ICC Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Speed handing over a cheque of US$250,000 to Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful (L) and team manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam (C) for the Bangladesh Cyclone Relief Fund at before the start of the Twenty20 match at Seddon Park.

2. The teams line up to pose with ICC Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Speed.

3. The captains Mohammad Ashraful and Stephen Fleming at the toss.

4 & 5. Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain Rajib who took 3/15.

6 - 8. Bangladeshi fans at Seddon Park.

9. An sms initiative to help the Sidr victims.

10. The Bangladesh players entering the ground with the tickets they had bought for the match.

11. Farhad Reza returns after scoring a 17-ball 31.

12. Mohammad Ashraful meets Bangladeshi fans after the win over the New Zealand Cricket XI.
Why the hell is Shaun Williams travelling with the Bangladesh squad, the guy is such a negative influence to the team, he doesnt even know what he was talking about in the World T20 interviews and look at Javed's face in the 2nd pic..its like he's going to hit the cameraman after the pic LOL! And hey Bangladesh won the match! Great performance by Rajib who is my 'choto bhai' in Narayanganj. Anyway thanx for sharing the awesome pix with us Miraz bhai!

[Miraz]

Why the hell is Shaun Williams travelling with the Bangladesh squad, the guy is such a negative influence to the team, he doesnt even know what he was talking about in the World T20 interviews and look at Javed's face in the 2nd pic..its like he's going to hit the cameraman after the pic LOL! And hey Bangladesh won the match! Great performance by Rajib who is my 'choto bhai' in Narayanganj. Anyway thanx for sharing the awesome pix with us Miraz bhai!

Shaun Williams is the assistant to Jamie Siddons. :)

You are welcome.

[BanCricFan]

Why the hell is Shaun Williams travelling with the Bangladesh squad, the guy is such a negative influence to the team, he doesnt even know what he was talking about in the World T20 interviews ..

And I bet- you do! ...Was this really neccessary? If you have nothing better to say how about trying silence! Don't you think it would be much wiser than taking a wild, rude and unqualified swipe at an International and a qualified coach???

[bdchamp20]

And I bet- you do! ...Was this really neccessary? If you have nothing better to say how about trying silence! Don't you think it would be much wiser than taking a wild, rude and unqualified swipe at an International and a qualified coach???
Well if he deserves criticism I'm going to go ahead and criticise him. What the hell was he doing in South Africa when Nazimuddin was scoring single figures match after match he didnt do anything until the last match against Pakistan, when he replaced Nazimuddin with Junaed. Why was he playing Mashrafe after he continuously failed to perform, why did he let Ashraful bowl even after having an economy rate of 10 an over. And in the interviews his answers had no relevance to what the interviewer asked. Before coaching Bangladesh he had no significant coaching stints. And just because he is an international Australian coach doesnt mean he is a good coach.

[Nocturnal]

Thanks for the pics Miraz bhai.
Funny, did you guys notice on the second pic (where all the players are with Mr.Speed and the cheque)....
that practically the whole Bangladesh team is at the front, cuz they are so short compared with the Kiwis.
Only a couple like Shahadat and probably Sakib is at the back.

culdn't resist myself from this dig.
nzfan in match thread yestarday :-p -
lol.... my dad calls the Bangladeshi team the "hobbit army" because they are so short compared to the New Zealand players
and
Should have seen the coin toss.... Stephen Fleming is 6ft5 Ash is 5ft3...

[Antora]

Thanx for the newpics!

[Miraz]

Rasel is returning home from New Zealand to undergo a rehabilitation program which should get him bowling by the end of January 2008

BCB media release from NZ.

24 December 2007
Auckland , New Zealand
Media Release
Syed Rasel returning home

Injured pace bowler Syed Rasel will fly back to Bangladesh from New Zealand tomorrow (Tuesday, 25 December 2007). He is scheduled to reach Dhaka on Wednesday.

Rasel was injured in Bangladesh's first warm-up match against State Northern Knights at Seddon Park on 16 December 2007. He was first assessed at the ground by doctor of Northern Districts team Dr. Harris and sent to the hospital for investigation and orthopedic advice. X-rays were taken and it was revealed that Rasel had suffered a Grade Three dislocation of the left collar bone.

The bowler was then assessed by two orthopedic surgeons in Hamilton, Dr Hong and Dr. Christopher O'Meegham. Dr. O'Meegham suggested that conservative treatment was the best management of the condition.

For further specialist opinion all x-rays and reports were sent to Dr. Treffor James in Melbourne, Australia and his advice is awaited.

Rasel is being sent home to undergo a rehabilitation programme designed by the Bangladesh Team physio which should get him bowling by the end of January, 2008.





Rabeed Imam

Media Manager
Bangladesh Cricket Team

[Miraz]

Photos of Reception of Bangladesh team (Auckland 24 December 2007)

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Tigers captain Mohammad Ashraful makes his speech at a reception arranged by the Bangladesh Association New Zealand Inc.at (http://inc.at/) Auckland today (Monday).

2. Team Manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam speaking to the guests and organisers during the reception in honour of the touring Bangladesh Cricket Team.

3. The Bangladesh Team being introduced at the Bangladesh Association New Zealand Inc.reception.

4. Mohammad Ashraful back flips an autographed ball towards the guests at the reception while vice-captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza watches.

5. Bangladesh batsman Mehrab Hossain Jr. enthrals the audience with the Ronan Keating number 'when you say nothing at all' at the reception arranged by the Bangladesh Association New Zealand Inc. at (http://inc.at/) Auckland today.

[Miraz]

Another media release in which Bangladesh team thanks everyone for their support towards the Sidr affected people of Bangladesh.

24 December 2007
Auckland , New Zealand
Media Release
Bangladesh Team thanks all

The Bangladesh Cricket Team expresses its profound appreciation for the contribution of the International Cricket Council (ICC) towards the cyclone relief effort in Bangladesh.

The Team also gratefully acknowledges the role of New Zealand Cricket in arranging the Twenty20 fundraiser at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Sunday, 23rd December 2007.

The Bangladesh Team thanks World Vision for its Bangladesh Cyclone Relief Fund initiative in New Zealand and for its work in Bangladesh in this regard.

The Team is touched by the generosity of the people of Hamilton and expatriate Bangladeshis who were outstanding in their support for the cyclone relief effort and made the fundraiser a success by coming to the New Zealand Under 19 and New Zealand CPA Masters and Bangladesh versus New Zealand Cricket XI matches at Seddon Park.




Ahmed Sajjadul Alam

Team Manager

For and on behalf of the Bangladesh Cricket Team in New Zealand

[rubel_18]

Thanx for the new pics, btw Mehrab sings vry gud

[bdchamp20]

thanx again Miraz bhai...great pix...waiting for the new ones.

[Miraz]

Has anyone noticed the slowly growing tummy of our captain in this picture, I was notified by someone who doesn't have that much interest in cricket, but is a strong critic of our team. :)

http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/attachment.php?attachmentid=605&d=1198416553

[BanCricFan]

Has anyone noticed the slowly growing tummy of our captain in this picture, I was notified by someone who doesn't have that much interest in cricket, but is a strong critic of our team. :)

http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/attachment.php?attachmentid=605&d=1198416553

I don't believe its a "growing tummy"...:-p

Its actually quite common for fit men of dimunitive stature.

[bdchamp20]

Has anyone noticed the slowly growing tummy of our captain in this picture, I was notified by someone who doesn't have that much interest in cricket, but is a strong critic of our team. :)

http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/attachment.php?attachmentid=605&d=1198416553
I have noticed that since the start of Sri Lanka ODIs, arey bhai bujhen na ekhon to uni amader captain shaheb koto jaygay dawat khaite hoy captainer apne ki janenna miah..lol

[Anher]

Has anyone noticed the slowly growing tummy of our captain in this picture, I was notified by someone who doesn't have that much interest in cricket, but is a strong critic of our team. :)

http://www.banglacricket.com/alochona/attachment.php?attachmentid=605&d=1198416553

[বাংলা]আমাদের আশরাফুলের উপর দিয়ে গজানোর সুযোক নাইতো তাই পাশ দিয়ে যদি গজানো যায় তার চেস্টা চলছে। সাড়ে ছয় ফুট লম্বা অধিনায়কদের সাথে মুদ্রা নিক্ষেপ করতে হয়, লম্বা লম্বা গতিময় বোলারদের পিটিয়ে তুলোদোণো করতে হয়, কিছুতো একটা করা দরকার। যাই হোক শুধু বাচ্চাদের পেট থাকেনা, আশরাফুল যে আর বাচ্চা না তাও প্রমান করার দরকার হয়ে পড়েছে। এই জন্য এই অবস্তা। [/বাংলা]

[hoodlum]

Thanks for the pics Miraz bhai.

Funny, did you guys notice on the second pic (where all the players are with Mr.Speed and the cheque)....

that practically the whole Bangladesh team is at the front, cuz they are so short compared with the Kiwis.

Only a couple like Shahadat and probably Sakib is at the back.

zunayed is at da back:-p

[billah]

Good work, Miraz. No need to mention people that worked behind the scene to put such a partnership together.:)

[Miraz]

Good work, Miraz. No need to mention people that worked behind the scene to put such a partnership together.:)

Billah bhai, please check your PM. :)

[Rifat]

[বাংলা]আমাদের আশরাফুলের উপর দিয়ে গজানোর সুযোক নাইতো তাই পাশ দিয়ে যদি গজানো যায় তার চেস্টা চলছে। সাড়ে ছয় ফুট লম্বা অধিনায়কদের সাথে মুদ্রা নিক্ষেপ করতে হয়, লম্বা লম্বা গতিময় বোলারদের পিটিয়ে তুলোদোণো করতে হয়, কিছুতো একটা করা দরকার। যাই হোক শুধু বাচ্চাদের পেট থাকেনা, আশরাফুল যে আর বাচ্চা না তাও প্রমান করার দরকার হয়ে পড়েছে। এই জন্য এই অবস্তা। [/বাংলা]


Shobai to amader ashraful ka onek ador kore, tai shobai take polau, chinese khaway... sijonnoi or arukum pat, ota kichchu na :)

[sunny747]

culdn't resist myself from this dig.
nzfan in match thread yestarday :-p -

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Thanks for the pics Miraz bhai.
Funny, did you guys notice on the second pic (where all the players are with Mr.Speed and the cheque)....
that practically the whole Bangladesh team is at the front, cuz they are so short compared with the Kiwis.
Only a couple like Shahadat and probably Sakib is at the back.
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nzfan in match thread yestarday :-p -
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lol.... my dad calls the Bangladeshi team the "hobbit army" because they are so short compared to the New Zealand players
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Should have seen the coin toss.... Stephen Fleming is 6ft5 Ash is 5ft3...
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and

good thing comes in small packages. :)

[Miraz]

New images have arrived from NZ :)

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. The Tigers warming up during their practice session at Eden Park today (Tuesday).

2. Abdur Razzak and Farhad Reza tak a look at the drop in pitch at Eden Park on which tomorrow's first ODI will be played.

3. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza batting in the Eden Park Outer Oval nets.

4. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza faces selector and former Bangladesh captain Naimur Rahman in the nets.

5. Pace bowler Syed Rasel, who is a devout angler, looks at the fishing rod he has bought in New Zealand as he prepares to leave the team hotel for the airport. Rasel, who dislocated his left collar bone during a warm-up match on December 16, left for home today to continue his rehabilitation programme.

6. Rajin Saleh (L) is greeted by captain Mohammad Ashraful and team manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam on arrival at the Bangladesh team's hotel in Auckland.

[rubel_18]

Thanx for the newer pics Miraz bhai

[BanCricFan]

Man, i feel quite sad about Rasel's misfortune! But to his credit, it seems like he has taken it all under his stride and being a happy-go-lucky chap that he is. Good luck with your recovery, Ras!

[hoodlum]

thnx for da new pics miraz bhai...looking for more !!

[hoodlum]

heheh naimur rahman bowling...helping our batsmen..dats nice

[zainab]

I have noticed that since the start of Sri Lanka ODIs, arey bhai bujhen na ekhon to uni amader captain shaheb koto jaygay dawat khaite hoy captainer apne ki janenna miah..lol


I noticed a little paunch in the 20.20 world cup. Hopefully he can work with the trainer to modify this, because he is only 23 and quite small stature.
He needs less carbs. Hope he knows this.

[layperson]

Good stuff !!!!! Just a suggestion though. It would have been much better and easier to navigate through the pictures if someone could put them in a slide show and put appropriate captions on them. Instead of posting new photos in new posts it would also be easier to just keep adding them to the slideshow. Alternatively updating the first post with alll the pictures instead of new posts would make it easier to navigate through them.

[Pundit]

Hehe, is that Ash in the first pic, 2nd person from the left - bending over to "get it?" I hope he is not that accommodating in the ODI.

Selector bowling? Batsman will pick up bad habits.

The training ground looks like a poor facility? Just my limited observation.

[Miraz]

New pictures - Tigers in Napier.

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. The Bangladesh team is greeted by expatriate Bangladeshis on arrival in Napier from Auckland today (Thursday).

2. Tamim Iqbal (L) and Shakib Al Hasan gauge the distance from the wicket to the boundary at McLeans Park in Napier during afternoon training.

3. The Tigers limber up at McLeans Park.

4. The Bangladesh team warming up with a game of football at McLeans Park.

5. Zunaed Siddique (L) positions himself for a catch while opening partner Tamim Iqbal (C) and Mushfiqur Rahim look on.

6. Tushar Imran helps out Zunaed Siddique during practice at McLeans Park. Tushar, who has recovered from a shoulder injury, has replaced Mehrab Hossain Jr. in the playing XI for todays second ODI against New Zealand at McLeans Park.

7. Aftab Ahmed knocking at McLeans Park.

[Tigers_eye]

Pic 1: New Zealand'r flag niya BD support? Smart man.
Pic 2: This is where I score my first away ODI century...
Pic 3: Smoof (smooth) green ground.
Pic 4: Playing football with caps on? Yup they are not professionals.
Pic 5: Gadha naki? Catch practice koray katch'er janalar shamney? Haven't they learnt anything from street cricket?
Pic 6: Batting practicing on grass. lol, to have a better affect than grassed pitch?
Pic 7: Polata jodi ektu controlled innings khelto... Is he stronger than Rajin?

thanks Miraz bhai and Tigercricket.

[Miraz]

In my eyes the turf looks a bit uneven.

[Miraz]

Tigers in Queenstown.

Images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful (R), batsman Tushar Imran (C) and left-arm paceman Sajedul Islam stand overlooking the Lake Wakatipu on arrival in Queenstown today (Saturday).

2. The Bangladesh bowlers and batsmen discussing in groups strategy for the third ODI at the team hotel in Queenstown today.

[bdchamp20]

Whats going on in the second pic...are there camps growing among the players?

[Miraz]

Whats going on in the second pic...are there camps growing among the players?


Nope!

They did however gather at their meeting room for a discussion where the bowlers and batters split into two groups offered own evaluation of their collective performances so far in the ODI series and set the objectives for the third match. Coach Jamie Siddons is a staunch believer of the importance of individuals taking their own and also team responsibility and has stressed on the need for the cricketers to become leaders.

[bdchamp20]

Nope!
Oh, sorry. I think thats an excellent technique and the players will benefit from this, now I realize that the batsmen are on the right and the bowlers on the left.

[Bengaliprince176]

those are some awesome pics miraz bro!!! Bangladeshi fans are very lucky to have an editor like u and get these pics!! im actually jealous lol!! one thing though...bloody hell Mushi is a little kid!! he looks like my younger cousin, got to admire his cricketing talent though!!

btw, in that Eid pic....where was the ileesh???? :timeout: im now hungry...

[Murad]

shobar dekhi mukh vejar hoye ache.. probably coach jhaarii ditese..

ar shobar haate ota ki?? team rules?

[One World]

Siddons wears a heavy watch - bit tacky.

[Murad]

Why are they looking worried in the 2nd picture? Here's the reason from TC:

They did however gather at their meeting room for a discussion where the bowlers and batters split into two groups offered own evaluation of their collective performances so far in the ODI series and set the objectives for the third match. Coach Jamie Siddons is a staunch believer of the importance of individuals taking their own and also team responsibility and has stressed on the need for the cricketers to become leaders. This city is also fit for the leaders and a matter of fact was named Queenstown because it was thought to be the ideal destination for Queen Victoria.

TigerCricket (http://www.tigercricket.com/viewNews.aspx?newsID=483)

[BanCricFan]

Nice one Miraz! Sajidul looks very young and I like Ash's confident pose!!! There is no doubt- he IS the boss!

[Antora]

:lol::lol::lol:
i cant stop laughing at Ashraful's pose! hahahahahahahahaha\once again thnx Miraz Bhaiya for the photos:)

[bdchamp20]

Thanx for the new photos Miraz bhai and Tiger cricket.

[zainab]

Thanks for the photos Miraz Bhai. I lived near this same area in Queenstown for 2 months last Feb. and March, and I can categorically say to anyone that the South island is God's earth. So beautiful, it takes your breath away. It has every scenery in the book, glaciers, mountAIN passes, waterfalls,breathtaking coastal scenery, raging rivers. It is also known as the middle earth as the Lord of the Rings was filmed here. Their mirror lakes are to be found nowhere else. anyhow, in summer it can get chilly.

[Miraz]

Thanks for the photos Miraz Bhai. I lived near this same area in Queenstown for 2 months last Feb. and March, and I can categorically say to anyone that the South island is God's earth. So beautiful, it takes your breath away. It has every scenery in the book, glaciers, mountAIN passes, waterfalls,breathtaking coastal scenery, raging rivers. It is also known as the middle earth as the Lord of the Rings was filmed here. Their mirror lakes are to be found nowhere else. anyhow, in summer it can get chilly.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

If it gets chilly in summer, I was wondering what happens in winter? :)

[Miraz]

New Photos from Queenstown, heart warming scenic beauty.

Images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions :

1. The pitch at the Queenstown Events Centre.

2. The Bangladesh team warming up at the Queenstown Events Centre today (Sunday).

3. The Tigers at the nets.

4. A group of Bangladesh players practising slip catching.

5. A chair lift takes opening batsman Tamim Iqbal (L) and captain Mohammad Ashraful upwards during a visit to the Skyline Gondola Complex in Queenstown.

[rubel_18]

:lol::lol::lol:
i cant stop laughing at Ashraful's pose! hahahahahahahahaha\once again thnx Miraz Bhaiya for the photos:)

Same here lol, I think he must be quite a funny guy real life

[Miraz]

One of the images isn't showing up properly (warm-up one).

Reposting that one.

[nasimul]

Thanks Miraz bhai and Tiger cricket for sharing with us.

[akabir77]

One of the images isn't showing up properly (warm-up one).

Reposting that one.
Probably they send the wrong one to you as TC article page is busted because of a huge picture :lol::floor:

[bdchamp20]

Great pix again..thanx Miraz bhai and TigerCricket

[zainab]

Same here lol, I think he must be quite a funny guy real life

Ash is still a kid at heart, but alas most of his kiddie days was spent playing cricket for his country. I have been on this gondola ride and it is spectacular and invigorating.
Glad he enjoyed it.
i dont think that they have much time for sightseeing.

[Murad]

Tamim & Ashraful wearin same jeans & shoes. Also similar jackets. Shomboboto ekjone jeta kine onno joner o ta pochondo hoye jai..

[Eshen]

The pitch has good amount of grass on it and it looks juicy. Not playing Sajid here may turn out to be a blunder.

[zainab]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

If it gets chilly in summer, I was wondering what happens in winter? :)

Never stayed there in the winter, but temp. can drop to less than 10 degrees C, and mountain areas get snow.
In March, temp. was about 15 degrees C. HAD to have heat in the flat.

[Sovik]

thanks miraz bhai. waiting to see some moments of glory

[Miraz]

Photos from Dunedin.

All images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1 & 2. Bangladesh team warming up at the University Oval in Dunedin today (Wednesday).

3. Coach Jamie Siddons briefs the players at teh University Oval.

4. Mohammad Ashraful leaves a delivery during nets at the outer Oval.

5. Assistant coach Shaun Williams operating the bowling machine for Mohammad Ashraful.

6. Tamim Iqbal launches into a sweep.

7. Shahriar Nafees lets go a ball.

8. Habibul Bashar plays his favourite pull in the nets.

9. Enamul Haque (Jr.) delivers a ball.

[Shobha]

mehrab hossain singing 'when you say nothing at all' hmmm, wonder how that sounded?

[Miraz]

New photos from Dunedin..

Photocredit must be attributed to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Opening batsman Zunaed Siddique, who will make his Test debut tomorrow against New Zealand, batting in the nets today.

2. Aftab Ahmed, returning to the Test fold after 20 months, plays a drive.

3. Habibul Bashar faces Farhad Reza.

4. The openers for tomorrow's first Test Tamim Iqbal (L) and Zunaed Siddique (2nd from L) inspecting the pitch with skipper Mohammad Ashraful (R) and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.

5. Mohammad Ashraful takes a look at the pitch.

6. The Tigers going through a fielding drill at the University Oval.

7. Young Charlotte, who is a fan of Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain, takes a snap of her favourite cricketer at the University Oval.

[MohammedC]

Miraz bhai thanks for the picture.
So Zunaed is going to make his test debut.

[rubel_18]

Thanx for the new pics Miraz bhai, BTW Rajib got a young fan there...lol

[hoodlum]

wow shahadat has a fan over there!!!kool...lolz

[hoodlum]

3players r going to make their test debut...hmm dats really something different..

[israr]

Lucky Shahdat to have a cute little fan.

[akabir77]

on picture 5 behind Ashraful, one guy is standing on one leg!!!

[Rifat]

on picture 5 behind Ashraful, one guy is standing on one leg!!!

it is either an optical illusion, or the guy is crossing his foot in distant we can only see the front leg from the angle of the camera or simply he is missing a leg.


good to see Shahadat's new fan :)

[Tiger Bhai]

wow shahadat has a fan over there!!!kool...lolz

fans?? more like a spy!!:-p

[Tiger Bhai]

Miraz Bhai thanks for the pics.

[riaz131]

does anyone have any link? Pls PM.

[Miraz]

New photos from Dunedin.

Images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Tamim Iqbal receiving his Test cap from team manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam in the Bangladesh dressing room before going out to bat.

2. Zunaed Siddique getting his Test cap from former Tigers skipper Habibul Bashar.

3. Captain Mohammad Ashraful handing over the Test cap to pacer Sajedul Islam.

4. Tamim Iqbal sets off for a single to reach fifty.

5. Team manager Ahmed Sajjadul Alam (L) receiving a plaque commemorating Bangladesh's 50th Test match from New Zealand manager Lindsay Crocker. Captain of Bangladesh's inaugural Test Naimur Rahman and New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori are also seen.

6.Left-arm paceman Sajedul Islam (R), who was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers on day one with 2/42, leads the side off the field at close.

[Miraz]

Look at the eyes of Farhad in the first three pictures. I am feeling for the boy, he is eagerly waiting for his turn.

I hope he continues to develop his cricket, he will definitely earn his cap one day.

[abu2abu]

I think farhad has a very good chance of making the next test...

[Murad]

Yes. I've noticed that too. He's probably feel sad to see them getting the caps. I would have chosen him over Aftab for the first Test. Farhad has better FC average than everyone else in the team. Plus he bowls well.

[Nafi]

This pic needs a DIALOGUE CAPTION

http://www.banglacricket.com/pictures/newpic777.jpg

[Rifat]

I think farhad has a very good chance of making the next test...

i love Farhad Reza, an allrounder version of Syed Rasel :), i am replacing mortaza with his name now in favorite player

[zainab]

I am pretty sure this will be an incentive for Farhad Reza to perform better to earn this test cap. MY son's name is Feron Reza, so I am praying for him. If he is so hungry for it, he will have to fight for it and impress Coach Siddons. Zunaid and Tamim did this and it paid off. He is the main man.
I am praying that Allah helps Reza.

[Sovik]

This pic needs a DIALOGUE CAPTION

http://www.banglacricket.com/pictures/newpic777.jpg

welcome to the world of humiliation

[Shobha]

welcome to the world of humiliation

ashraful: janish shaju, bangla crikeder pagolra buze amra naki shirij win korum!
sajidul: e ki kon keptin bhai?
siddons:"i know exactly what they are on about but i will pretend that i dont just so that camera doesnt catch me out!"

[nsd3]

Despite the clear snub, the Tigers had little to do but to prepare themselves for the next Test.
On Monday they had only a gym and a recovery session at the hotel after the first Test ended inside three days.
However, on Tuesday they had a rigorous practice session at the Outer Oval in Lagan Park. Apart from vice-captain Mashrafee bin Murtaza, all the touring members attended the practice.
Fitness concerns had prompted the team management to give Mashrafee a rest.
The team spent most of their time in the centre wicket as coach Jamie Siddons emphasised on batting practice following a middle-order collapse in the first Test. Players were mostly taught about how to leave a ball, a weakness that was blatantly exposed in the Test.
Siddons earmarked an area around the batsman and asked him to leave the ball. Some members of the side at the practice also helped the bowlers to bowl in the right area.
Bangladesh will leave Dunedin for Wellington today.

Source: http://www.newagebd.com/spt.html

[nsd3]

Rajin might replace Aftab.

Source: http://www.ittefaq.com/content/2008/01/09/news0160.htm

[al Furqaan]

The team spent most of their time in the centre wicket as coach Jamie Siddons emphasised on batting practice following a middle-order collapse in the first Test. Players were mostly taught about how to leave a ball, a weakness that was blatantly exposed in the Test.

we, the fans, have known that this has been our single biggest weakness and that too by far. yet, why did Dav never work on these things in 4 years?

again, this is proof that if JS can't right the ship, no one can (except maybe McInnes).

DW improved the team in the limited overs game, and initially improved our Test team, but then we re-lapses in his last 3 years in the Test arena. i guess his main forte was taking a bunch of losers and giving them the confidence that they could be winners.

hopefully, JS will take the next remaining step, which is tangible results as opposed to psychological confidence.

[BD-Shardul]

Benefit of Partnership:

একটু আগে আর কী :-p
আর আগে গেলে বাঘে খায় :D ;)

[Mahir]

Many thinks to RI and Miraz bhai for arranging to provide us fans with all these truly worthwhile snapshots.

BTW, forgetting cricket here for a second... (and necessarily so, :)) the scenic beauty of the surroundings are something! Heck, such picturesque cricket grounds/facilities can't motivate our Tigers enough to perform better. :(

[Miraz]

Tigers arrived in Wellington.

Images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Members of the Bangladesh team with former New Zealand captain Graham Dowling and his wife at Christchurch Airport today during a stopover there on way to Wellington from Dunedin. Dowling came to the airport just to meet the team. Dowling was instrumental in Bangladesh receiving the Test status. In 2000 he was part of a sub-committee of the ICC Cricket Committee which was appointed to visit Bangladesh and inspect the country's cricketing infrastructure and then report if Bangladesh were ready for Test and international cricket. Following a favourable report from Dowling and the others the ICC Executive Board decided to give Bangladesh Test status.

2. The players signing autographs for children of the Bangladeshi expats at a Bangladesh Association reception in Wellington.

3. The Tigers with members of the Bangladeshi community in Wellington.

[Antora]

Some of the things i need to comment on.
one of the pics showed ash and tamim wearing the same out fit? hahahahaa either ash has good taste in fashion..(cof cof) or Tamim! :S
one of the pics showe feza staring as others get test cap :( awwwww. I feel like giving him a hug and saying " its gonna be your turn next'" poor thing :(
and im still laughing at Ash's pose in one of the other pics! hahahahahaha what a cracker!

[Antora]

just loooking at the new pics, I want an autograph! im jelous of those people now! GRRRRR

[sadi]

Rajin er pete kar hath? Hmmmmmmm ;)

[Mahir]

Sadi bhai, jealous naki ? ;)

Btw, Rajib and Imrose always seem to hang around together.

[Pundit]

Another observation: This guy...our selector...what's his name....always has a lousy outfit on that never matches the team dress.

Why so informal, always....coz of that tabla lagaan bhuri ?

[Rifat]

during the first game when ashraful and tamim were hard hitting sixes, i heard a girl scream real loud, most likely Bangladeshi, hmmm, i wonder if she is in the picture...(probably not)

[Blah]

Another observation: This guy...our selector...what's his name....always has a lousy outfit on that never matches the team dress.

Why so informal, always....coz of that tabla lagaan bhuri ?

That's durjoy. He was a fantastic player during his time, but retired too early never understood why.

But I agree with you, if you will be with the team, you gotta dress the part. Or just stand on the side. One explanation could be that they dont have a size for him; as he joined the team later on.

[BD-Shardul]

Rajin er pete kar hath? Hmmmmmmm ;)

Shahadat Hossain Rajib

[akabir77]

durjoy is not a part of the team. he is a selector and traveling with the team as an observer. I haven't seen any selectors before wearing a team dress.

[arafath79]

Chobita female jara ache tader kemon jani khat mone hoy. Dokhina khat !

[AsifTheManRahman]

I like the black team shirt.

[BanCricFan]

Rajin er pete kar hath? Hmmmmmmm ;)

A bit of brotherly luv...nothing wrong with that!

In fact, its very sweet...awww. We in the west are too macho and all that.

[Tigers_eye]

Shahadat Hossain Rajib
Nope!! Big Z's.

[akabir77]

i think its zunaids hand not rajibs...

[Shakil_TX]

Rajin er pete kar hath? Hmmmmmmm ;)

Dude that's so gay :lol::lol:

[taklima_naj]

who is sitting on Siddons lap?

[taklima_naj]

Chobita female jara ache tader kemon jani khat mone hoy. Dokhina khat !

femaleder dike to dekhi taratari najor pore.

[arafath79]

femaleder dike to dekhi taratari najor pore.

Tomar dikeo mone hoy nojor ache ! Tumi ki oder moto dokhina khat ?

[Miraz]

Images from Wellington.

All photos are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza bowls during practice at the Basin Reserve today (Friday).

2. Sajedul Islam sends down a delivery in the nets.

3. The Tigers in the nets.

4. Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim and the slip cordon getting some practice.

5. Shakib Al Hasan, who replaced Enamul Haque Jr. for tomorrow's second Test batting in the nets.

6. (L-R) Habibul Bashar, Shakib Al Hasan and Aftab Ahmed inspecting the pitch.

[cricket_king]

Thanks for the new pics Miraz bhai. Mashrafee looks different during his follow through in that first picture. I could just barely make him out.

[lamisa]

Chobita female jara ache tader kemon jani khat mone hoy. Dokhina khat !

ki re????????shobshomoy dekhi meyeder dikei tomar nojor thake?:waiting:

[lamisa]

about the pics wer the bd cricketers r signin autographs 4 da girls,i m jealous!!!!:timeout:

[lamisa]

Look at the eyes of Farhad in the first three pictures. I am feeling for the boy, he is eagerly waiting for his turn.

I hope he continues to develop his cricket, he will definitely earn his cap one day.

awwwwwwwww.poor thng.yea like antora i also feel lik givin this poor soul a hug.

[akabir77]

sajidul deki no ball korlo...

[taklima_naj]

Tomar dikeo mone hoy nojor ache ! Tumi ki oder moto dokhina khat ?

excuse me, khet tarai zader choukh automaticly opposition sex er dike zai ar ultapalta comment kore.

anyway piece ,would be happy if u concentrate on cricket discussion.

[Rumz_01]

Awesome pictures!! Thank You!!

[bdchamp20]

Tigers arrived in Wellington.

Images are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Members of the Bangladesh team with former New Zealand captain Graham Dowling and his wife at Christchurch Airport today during a stopover there on way to Wellington from Dunedin. Dowling came to the airport just to meet the team. Dowling was instrumental in Bangladesh receiving the Test status. In 2000 he was part of a sub-committee of the ICC Cricket Committee which was appointed to visit Bangladesh and inspect the country's cricketing infrastructure and then report if Bangladesh were ready for Test and international cricket. Following a favourable report from Dowling and the others the ICC Executive Board decided to give Bangladesh Test status.

2. The players signing autographs for children of the Bangladeshi expats at a Bangladesh Association reception in Wellington.

3. The Tigers with members of the Bangladeshi community in Wellington.



..lol..Nafees still hangs around Bashar(the third pic)..lol before we used to see Nafees around Bashar always but that was when he was captain,whats he doing around him now..lol! Anyway thanx Miraz bhai and TC for the rocking pix

[arafath79]

ki re????????shobshomoy dekhi meyeder dikei tomar nojor thake?:waiting:

Tai naki ? ami ki tomar dika nojor disi ? Tomake to jiboneo dekhinai ! :(

[arafath79]

excuse me, khet tarai zader choukh automaticly opposition sex er dike zai ar ultapalta comment kore.

anyway piece ,would be happy if u concentrate on cricket discussion.

Ami ulta palta comment kortesina. I am allready discussing about cricket here. U don't have to teach me how to discuss about cricket !

[Pundit]

Images from Wellington.

All photos are copyrighted to TigerCricket.com

Captions:

1. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza bowls during practice at the Basin Reserve today (Friday).

2. Sajedul Islam sends down a delivery in the nets.

3. The Tigers in the nets.

4. Wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim and the slip cordon getting some practice.

5. Shakib Al Hasan, who replaced Enamul Haque Jr. for tomorrow's second Test batting in the nets.

6. (L-R) Habibul Bashar, Shakib Al Hasan and Aftab Ahmed inspecting the pitch.


Picture # 6:

HB: Man, if they only let me bat with one wicket behind me, I would finally get my 3000 runs.

We Say: With your luck, the only way that is possible is w/o any wickets behind you.

[Antora]

thanx for the new pics!

[gunda]

great pics thanx

[akabir77]

Another observation: This guy...our selector...what's his name....always has a lousy outfit on that never matches the team dress.

Why so informal, always....coz of that tabla lagaan bhuri ?

You will be happy to know that he was denied entrance in Bangladesh airport for wearing a different t-shirt. the security denied him access to the players saying if you came with the team then where is our green shirt?

as soon as i was reading this i thought of this comment...
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here is the link in bangla

http://www.prothom-alo.com/mcat.news.details.php?nid=NzkwODk=&mid=OA==

[Nocturnal]

You will be happy to know that he was denied entrance in Bangladesh airport for wearing a different t-shirt. the security denied him access to the players saying if you came with the team then where is our green shirt?
as soon as i was reading this i thought of this comment...
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http://www.prothom-alo.com/mcat.news.details.php?nid=NzkwODk=&mid=OA==

haha...nice dig :)

[Miraz]

You will be happy to know that he was denied entrance in Bangladesh airport for wearing a different t-shirt. the security denied him access to the players saying if you came with the team then where is our green shirt?

as soon as i was reading this i thought of this comment...
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here is the link in bangla

http://www.prothom-alo.com/mcat.news.details.php?nid=NzkwODk=&mid=OA==

:lol:

Lousy dress sense should be changed now. ;)

[tiger_army]

You will be happy to know that he was denied entrance in Bangladesh airport for wearing a different t-shirt. the security denied him access to the players saying if you came with the team then where is our green shirt?

as soon as i was reading this i thought of this comment...
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here is the link in bangla

http://www.prothom-alo.com/mcat.news.details.php?nid=NzkwODk=&mid=OA==
good work by the security..our team need to learn discipline specially those selectors