Asia Cup predictions

[cricketfan]

Dear friends,

Asia Cup will begin shortly. The format is such that the preliminary round matches will see the elimination of two teams ( likely to be HongKong and UAE). The remaining 4 teams will play each other in round robin. The top two teams among them with play in the final.

So the question is, what will be the outcome. Will it be India, Pakistan, SriLanka, a huge upset or Rain plays the spoilsport.

So let us predict the outcome. It will be helpful if you can also give the basis of your prediction also.

So let us pull out our crystal balls. Let us see who has the last say and the last laugh.

Thanks in advance to all the prospective participants.

[200SX]

the fixture:

Asia Cup 2004


16-July - Fri
Bangladesh v Hong Kong
India v UAE Dambulla (D/N)

17-July - Sat
Pakistan v Bangladesh
Sri Lanka v UAE Dambulla (D/N)

18-July - Sun
Pakistan v Hong Kong Colombo (SSC)
Sri Lanka v India Dambulla (D/N)


Phase two:
21-July - Wed
A2 v B2 Colombo (SSC)
A1 v B1 Colombo (RPS) (D/N)
22-July - Thu Reserve day


23-July - Fri
A2 v B1 Colombo (RPS) (D/N)
24-July - Sat Reserve day

25-July - Sun
A1 v B2 Colombo (RPS) (D/N)
26-July - Mon Reserve day

27-July - Tue
B1 v B2 Colombo (RPS) (D/N)
28-July - Wed Reserve day

29-July - Thu A1 v A2 Colombo (RPS) (D/N)

01-Aug - Sun
Final Colombo (RPS) (D/N)
02-Aug - Mon Reserve day

[chinaman]

Originally posted by cricketfan
Will it be India, Pakistan, SriLanka, a huge upset or Rain plays the spoilsport.No chance for Bangladesh?

[SS]

Yep!
look at two teams.
HongKong--"all rented players from pak,
ind, eng..so they will give a very good
fight..i remember in ICC we struggled w
them

Pak- with BD they are like tigers to save
their humiliations..they have so much
talents.

so 0-2 result. I wish we had talented rented players

[sageX]

Bangladesh will win 2 to 3 match. :fanflag:
Its ODI so I will go with Pakistan win it.

[sageX]

Originally posted by SS
Yep!
look at two teams.
HongKong--"all rented players from pak,
ind, eng..so they will give a very good
fight..i remember in ICC we struggled w
them

Pak- with BD they are like tigers to save
their humiliations..they have so much
talents.

so 0-2 result. I wish we had talented rented players

SS you wanna bet with your predictions. Lets see how serious you are.

[Rubu]

this is the first time ever bd will play on the second round of a tournament. granteed!

keeping in mind the canada disaster, i think the players learned enough not to take anyone lightly. and, thats all we need. if we do not underestimate hk, we'll win one match easily. that wil take us to the second round. the question is, anywhere from there? don't see much chance. since danguli's comment, i'm pissed with not only him but also the whole india team, so i hope the final is between srilanka and pak. and taking the home advantage, srilanka wins the tuornament.

[AsifTheManRahman]

"i wish we had rented talented players"...lol

well my prediction would be a second round with the 4 test playing teams, and then india eventually going on to win it with pakistan coming in second.

[rassel]

[Edited on 17-6-2004 by rassel]

[reverse_swing]

Originally posted by SS
Yep!
look at two teams.
HongKong--"all rented players from pak,
ind, eng..so they will give a very good
fight..i remember in ICC we struggled w
them

Pak- with BD they are like tigers to save
their humiliations..they have so much
talents.

so 0-2 result. I wish we had talented rented players

nijer pessimistic vabmurti tikiye rakhar ki apran chesta:)

[rassel]

"I wish we had talented rented players"


very sad remarks by our pal S.S.!

:umm:

[billah]

Let's call him "Suicidal Sam":lol: (Just kiddin', Sam)

[reinausagi]

India will win it all with SL coming in second place.

[billah]

I think the Pakis will bag the trophy to avenge the defeat in the home series against India.

[reverse_swing]

I also think so.

[sageX]

SS comes telling all those rubbish. Then when BD wins he comes and become very happy. If BD win SS should apologise.

[Rubu]

please guys. make sure you attack the post not the person who posted it.

[sageX]

Originally posted by AgentSmith
please guys. make sure you attack the post not the person who posted it.

Take a hike!

I wasn't talking to you pompous.

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by sageX]

[Piranha]

Yeah, I second the voice to stop attacking SS. He(or is it she?) is our resident pessimist, and plays a vital role is venting depression and anger during our dark times. I am, of course, more than happy to forget about SS's remarks when we actually win.

As for predictions:
BD: - We will beat Hong Kong with a squeaky and uninspiring game.
- We will be comprehensively beaten by Pakistan
- we will give our second round opponents a major scare, but lose the game anyhow.

The competetion: I think Pakistan will win.

[sageX]

Resident pessimist. What is that?

[sageX]

Show our cricket team respect, I will show you respect. I am the one who sttod up against vv_shunil, when he was bad mouthing BD. Your country doesn't mean anything to you pompous. I cannot stand it when people just bad mouth BD cricket no matter where they are from.

[Nasif]

Originally posted by sageX
Resident pessimist. What is that?

SS is one BD cricket fan who is ready for the worst case scenario. He is one of a kind in this forum. I guess thats why he is the resident pessimist.

But in any event, I wouldn't go as far to say BD will loose against HK. Thats far too stretching even if it is pessimist remark.

Just take all the pessimism as Anti-Jinx :)

[Zobair]

easy there buddy! Who are you judge what my country means to me?! I just told you to take it easy. Please just stick to posting your opinions, and stay away from personal attacks.

[Moderator]

Originally posted by sageX
Show our cricket team respect, I will show you respect. I am the one who sttod up against vv_shunil, when he was bad mouthing BD. Your country doesn't mean anything to you pompous. I cannot stand it when people just bad mouth BD cricket no matter where they are from.



[Edited on 18-6-2004 by pompous]

[sageX]

Originally posted by pompous
easy there buddy! Who are you judge what my country means to me?! I just told you to take it easy. Please just stick to posting your opinions, and stay away from personal attacks.

[Moderator]


Originally posted by sageX
Show our cricket team respect, I will show you respect. I am the one who sttod up against vv_shunil, when he was bad mouthing BD. Your country doesn't mean anything to you pompous. I cannot stand it when people just bad mouth BD cricket no matter where they are from.

Donot judge mine and I wont judge yours.


[Edited on 18-6-2004 by pompous]

[Zunaid]

Public warning - you've been too quick on the draw and have on numerous occassions engaged in personal and ad hominem flames.

We all would appreciate if we all try to step back and not let our usual Bangladeshi passion get the worse of us.

Thanks
[Moderator]

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by Zunaid]

[sageX]

Originally posted by Zunaid
Public warning - you've been too quick on the draw and have on numerous occassions engaged in personal and ad hominem flames.

We all would appreciate if we all try to step back and not let our usual Bangladeshi passion get the worse of us.

Thanks
[Moderator]

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by Zunaid]

Zunaid is it personal to you. You are on my *** from very begining.?

[sageX]

Originally posted by Zunaid
Public warning - you've been too quick on the draw and have on numerous occassions engaged in personal and ad hominem flames.

We all would appreciate if we all try to step back and not let our usual Bangladeshi passion get the worse of us.

Thanks
[Moderator]

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by Zunaid]

Getting worse of us is not standing upto the insulting remark about BD cricket. Read your own policy. It says not to say bad stuff about BD cricket. Why donot you enforce your own policy.

[sageX]

Zunaid if it is personal tell me what upset you. Donot hide behind mod and ambush.

[Hasib]

S.S.... this is our record aganst Hong Kong... and what do u mean we struggled aganst them... we did well, allahr-rahmatha...

27 February 1994
Bangladesh 238/8
Hong Kong All Out for 181
Bangladesh win by 57 runs.

1 April 1997
Hong Kong All Out for 145
Bangladesh 148/3
Bangladesh win by 7 wickets

Source- Cricinfo

[sageX]

SS can insult BD cricket as much as he want. Zunaid is their to hold his hand. If anybody protest he get public warning.

[Rubu]

sageX, i think u are missing the point here. first of all, i think u are new enough to be unware about the fact that SS is also a big fan of bd cricket and an wellwisher. he just have a different way of expressing thing, there is no need of getting mad about it.

second, when talking about guidelines, please note that not personally attacking is also included there. please consider your post to see if it violets that rule.

i say, take it easy and calm down. calling name will not take anyone anywhere.

[sageX]

Originally posted by AgentSmith
sageX, i think u are missing the point here. first of all, i think u are new enough to be unware about the fact that SS is also a big fan of bd cricket and an wellwisher. he just have a different way of expressing thing, there is no need of getting mad about it.

second, when talking about guidelines, please note that not personally attacking is also included there. please consider your post to see if it violets that rule.

i say, take it easy and calm down. calling name will not take anyone anywhere.

Read my posting. Show me where I called name. I didnot call SS any name. What are you smoking.

I didn't attack SS personaly. I made a remark on his comment. I hope you can see that.

I am not new here. SageX=sage.

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by sageX]

[Edited on 18-6-2004 by sageX]

[al Furqaan]

...SS and Amit(a huge BD fan) are one and the same person. what do you all think?

[billah]

I consider SS the grain of salt that makes this whole fan thing a bit more palatable. He's quite harmless, and a genuine fan, I believe.

[Nasif]

Originally posted by al Furqaan
...SS and Amit(a huge BD fan) are one and the same person. what do you all think?

They aren't same person.

[crazyisland]

Bangladesh will be the Champion beating Srilanka in the Final.

[Zephaniah]

Originally posted by crazyisland
Bangladesh will be the Champion beating Srilanka in the Final.

Ditto.
We will be the C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N :)

[billah]

Ok, you guys convinced me, I'm rooting for Bangladesh for the championship.:flag:

[James90]

The Hong Kong "w" Bangladesh is a dead give away

[AsifTheManRahman]

i find SS's remarks quite entertaining...especially the poem like format that his posts take...i'm pretty sure he's a bangladeshi fan too...if he were not, he would have been banned a long time ago...

i don't find anything wrong about SS's comments...they sound more like he's worried about the team doing bad, not as if he WANTS them to do bad.

[Nasif]

Originally posted by Habibul_fan
The Hong Kong "w" Bangladesh is a dead give away

Please stop this discussion whether Amit and SS is same person. They are not. They are located in two different continet seperated by thousands of miles and many oceans in between. Further post in this matter will be removed.

[Edited on 19-6-2004 by nasif]

[billah]

Dear Sup: I'm sure you have all the technical data to establish that SS & Amit are not the same person. But I thought that the members here were jovially poking fun at the similarities between the two, not actually claiming that these are the same people.:)

[Nasif]

Originally posted by billah
Dear Sup: I'm sure you have all the technical data to establish that SS & Amit are not the same person. But I thought that the members here were jovially poking fun at the similarities between the two, not actually claiming that these are the same people.:)

I have no doubt that members are just kidding or poking a little fun. But the situation will be explosive when SS or Amit doesn't take it lightly. We are just trying to prevent that situation.

[billah]

A very valid point, I remember what happened with Mujibur and the other guy.

[vv_sunil]

i m very sad that in many occassions we are deviating from the topic issue and discussing some other matters which are really not related with issue. it should be stopped and v should stick within the policy. pl maintain the spirit of the topic in right spirit and avoid any kind of personal and emotional attacks. there are always two sides of the coin, which v hv to understand and v should keep the same in mind while replying to the same.

so, pl stick to the topic issue and maintain the discipline

i like this forum very much as there are lot of respectable members are there, and they really want to maintain the forum in good spirit of the game

keep going

[billah]

Dear vv_sunil: Why don't you write your complaints down and send to the mods via u2u? After all, this post of yours also not related to the topic thread at all. Your message looks like you have taken it upon yourself the devine duty of holding the fort here. Are you a psuodo-moderator? Your post seems that way. If you want to stick to the topic, why not do just that, instead of trying to smear all of us with you lecture? Puh-leez!

[Shehwar]

I reckon we'll beat Hong Kong very easily if we bat first..If we bat second though, we'll still beat them but not comprehensively!..As for the tournament..Well..I hope Pakistan wins it..I wudn't mind if Srilanka wins it..!!..THE BOTTTOM LINE IS: ANYONE BUT INDIA!!!

[hisidhu85143]

I think India will win. Why? because they are the best batting side in the world and there bowling is improving match by match. Look at the bowling options: Zaheer, Balaji, pathan, kumble, bhajji, agarkar, nehra. All of them have won matches single-handely for India. It will be India winning the competiton. Bangladesh is out of context and i don't thinki need to explain on that because there performance in ODI's is nothing to write about. Even though they managed to draw a test in West Indies but it was nothing great. Why? because look at the way they were beaten in the next test. If they had really improved we should have seen good performace in that test too. Regarding Pakistan, they have the talent to win this tournament but only if they stop fighting among themselves and if they can stop the indian batsmen from hitting them all over Srilanka. And lastly Srilanka- they are the only team who can give any competiton to India. Because first of all its they home country and then they have good bowling in Murali and Vaas. Their batting could click if Jayasuriya strikes, other wise they don't have much of a chance either. So all in all it will be good tournamnet with the teams finifhing in the following way:

1. India
2. Srilanka
3. Pakistan
4. Bangladesh
5. UAE
6. Nepal

I know most of you guys will be pissed of with me for saying stuff against Bangladesh but you know it as well as i know it that its a truth and you should deal with it

Sidh

[hisidhu85143]

Regarding the last post, instead of nepal i wanted to write Hongkong

[Rubu]

Originally posted by hisidhu85143
Regarding the last post, instead of nepal i wanted to write Hongkong

u can always change your post by hitting the edit button. its on the top right corner of your post.

and then, going into the content of your post's first line: have u ever hard the name of a country called australia?
again, don't be so sure even on winning the cup. leave alone bd here, thats fine, but both srilanka and pak has long history of beating india. even though india played very well in last couple of years or so, they are yet not good enough to separate from the average, like australia. and don't forget srilanka with their home advantage.
none of them gonna have a joy ride there.

[Edited on 21-6-2004 by AgentSmith]

[al Furqaan]

i dont want india to win...at least not while ganguly is skipper.

[billah]

Actually, India should not even play here. Why bother? Ganguly should be in his "top tier" now. Why even come to play their lowly neighbors. We should boycott India. Let them play ACC with the Aussies, since we are not good enough for Ganguly.

This Ganguly has just made it interesting to see india going down in an ACC match.

[FaltuRidwanBhai]

jaihok,
amar kintu mone hoi je oneke na chaileo ebong am nijeo oboshho chai na kintu amar mone hoi na asia cup ar trophy india ar hat theke keo bachate parbe. karon ai muhurte sri lanka is not that attacking srilanka anymore that used to be during the 1996. with jaysuriya ebong kalur zhoro batting. ebong pakistan shommondhe ar notun kore kichui bolar nai. team ta kintu akhon akdom bhongur obosthai royeche. aj a retire kore to kal o injury ar bhan kore khele na. akhon pakistan ar srilanka chara kintu india ke thekanor moton shokti kintu ar karo nai. ebong tachara india kintu akhon chomotkar form a royeche. dannabad.

[cricketfan]

ACC stands for Asian Cricket Championship. How can India play ACC with Australia?

If India does not play then it will take away much shine from the ACC, not to forget the sponsors who will back out. In fact ACC itself may not be held as happened the last time. Moreover, boycotting matches with other countries is not as simple. What about the repercussions of a boycott? England and New Zealand could get away by boycotting Zimbabwe and Kenya after paying the price for it. Their excuse was safety and Racism.On what basis BD will boycott India? And who will come to BD's support in cricket after BD boycotts India?

[Edited on 22-6-2004 by cricketfan]

[Nasif]

Actually ACC is Asian Cricket Council.

[SS]

ganguly's view of "top-tier" reflects "cast-tier" mentality...I had a diff view of him
but he can criticize like I "do" but
I won't write "real letter" to ICC
about test issue.
I just hope Bashar can be consistent
to show him that "low-tier" teams also
can score..but I am doubtful about Basha
r.

[reinausagi]

i dont want india to win...at least not while ganguly is skipper.


I agree with AF. Ganguly aka bengali babu is a bit of a cricketing snob isn't he? I wonder if he can swim...

[billah]

Originally posted by cricketfan
ACC stands for Asian Cricket Championship. How can India play ACC with Australia?

If India does not play then it will take away much shine from the ACC, not to forget the sponsors who will back out. In fact ACC itself may not be held as happened the last time. Moreover, boycotting matches with other countries is not as simple. What about the repercussions of a boycott? England and New Zealand could get away by boycotting Zimbabwe and Kenya after paying the price for it. Their excuse was safety and Racism.On what basis BD will boycott India? And who will come to BD's support in cricket after BD boycotts India?

[Edited on 22-6-2004 by cricketfan]

Dude, you are a genious. I guess I should always color code my posts (i.e. sarcasm green) for you to understand.:)

[cricketfan]

Colour coding or appropriate emoticon will certainly help. I thought it was an emotional post rather than a sarcastic one. My mistake.

[Edited on 23-6-2004 by cricketfan]

[Edited on 23-6-2004 by cricketfan]

[Zephaniah]

OK. I'll try to make it simple and less painful for some of you guys.

1. BD beat HK - Apparently BD players have learnt their lessons from past mistakes. Our captain said his boys would certainly take HK seriously. HK is a one competition wonder in ACC. Even they are beaten by some random gulf countries recently. It should be a comfortable win for BD.

2. BD beat pakistan - Before you think I'm bit over the top just look at how Pakistanis prepare for Asia Cup. It seems no one really knows what's going on. Some of them are injured but still playing in county cricket. Their camp for Asia Cup is in total disarray. I guess if all the three departments click then BD is gonna win this one.

For the moment i'll see how it goes then further prediction will be made. I'm rooting for BD to play final .
:lol::lol:

[mati_o_manush]

:-/:bravo::bravo:

[PoorFan]

This time there is no way for BD to lose against HK.
moreover we should go for atleast 1 win from the rest.
No matter who get the championship but keep looking for our goal.

[betaar]

Originally posted by hisidhu85143
I think India will win. Why? because they are the best batting side in the world and there bowling is improving match by match. Look at the bowling options: Zaheer, Balaji, pathan, kumble, bhajji, agarkar, nehra. All of them have won matches single-handely for India. It will be India winning the competiton. Bangladesh is out of context and i don't thinki need to explain on that because there performance in ODI's is nothing to write about. Even though they managed to draw a test in West Indies but it was nothing great. Why? because look at the way they were beaten in the next test. If they had really improved we should have seen good performace in that test too. Regarding Pakistan, they have the talent to win this tournament but only if they stop fighting among themselves and if they can stop the indian batsmen from hitting them all over Srilanka. And lastly Srilanka- they are the only team who can give any competiton to India. Because first of all its they home country and then they have good bowling in Murali and Vaas. Their batting could click if Jayasuriya strikes, other wise they don't have much of a chance either. So all in all it will be good tournamnet with the teams finifhing in the following way:

1. India
2. Srilanka
3. Pakistan
4. Bangladesh
5. UAE
6. Nepal

I know most of you guys will be pissed of with me for saying stuff against Bangladesh but you know it as well as i know it that its a truth and you should deal with it

Sidh


why don't we just give the championship to India, why waste so much time and money?

[rassel]

good one BETAAR!


:lol:

[hisidhu85143]

Originally posted by BETAAR
Originally posted by hisidhu85143
I think India will win. Why? because they are the best batting side in the world and there bowling is improving match by match. Look at the bowling options: Zaheer, Balaji, pathan, kumble, bhajji, agarkar, nehra. All of them have won matches single-handely for India. It will be India winning the competiton. Bangladesh is out of context and i don't thinki need to explain on that because there performance in ODI's is nothing to write about. Even though they managed to draw a test in West Indies but it was nothing great. Why? because look at the way they were beaten in the next test. If they had really improved we should have seen good performace in that test too. Regarding Pakistan, they have the talent to win this tournament but only if they stop fighting among themselves and if they can stop the indian batsmen from hitting them all over Srilanka. And lastly Srilanka- they are the only team who can give any competiton to India. Because first of all its they home country and then they have good bowling in Murali and Vaas. Their batting could click if Jayasuriya strikes, other wise they don't have much of a chance either. So all in all it will be good tournamnet with the teams finifhing in the following way:

1. India
2. Srilanka
3. Pakistan
4. Bangladesh
5. UAE
6. Nepal

I know most of you guys will be pissed of with me for saying stuff against Bangladesh but you know it as well as i know it that its a truth and you should deal with it

Sidh


why don't we just give the championship to India, why waste so much time and money?



So why don't u ask ur board and do it. I don't have any problems with it but i will sure miss the a** whopping that sachin and co. will lay down on pakistan and others.

With regards
A true Indian and a true cricket fan

[Edited on 4-7-2004 by hisidhu85143]

[Zephaniah]

Originally posted by hisidhu85143

why don't we just give the championship to India, why waste so much time and money?


So why don't u ask ur board and do it. I don't have any problems with it but i will sure miss the a** whopping that sachin and co. will lay down on pakistan and others.

With regards
A true Indian and a true cricket fan

[Edited on 4-7-2004 by hisidhu85143] [/quote]

That says a lot about you and indian fans like you! What you said isn't cricket. No wonder you said such effin' rubbish though. This is the first time after seven decades of international cricket indian cricket team have won few matches abroad against top teams. Though your team still sits middle of the ICC ranking I totally understand that is the best an indian cricket fan can ever imagine of. Last couple of years India played some good cricket. But it's hard to see them go up from here where they are now.

Click to see India's position in ICC ranking (http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC/)

*Just a cricket fan*

[James90]

Talk of not prepared...BD are meant to have a tour match tomorrow!

[hisidhu85143]

That says a lot about you and indian fans like you! What you said isn't cricket. No wonder you said such effin' rubbish though. This is the first time after seven decades of international cricket indian cricket team have won few matches abroad against top teams. Though your team still sits middle of the ICC ranking I totally understand that is the best an indian cricket fan can ever imagine of. Last couple of years India played some good cricket. But it's hard to see them go up from here where they are now.

Click to see India's position in ICC ranking (http://uk.cricinfo.com/db/NATIONAL/ICC/)

*Just a cricket fan* [/quote]

Yeah yeah yeah i will give it you. India haven't been good in the last decade but look for the last couple of years we are right up there at the top and as far as ratings go who says that they are always right, according to samsung ratings india are at # 2 why don't u take that and i don't understand why you bangladeshi guys are so much against India, had it not been for our own Sunil Gavaskar your country would have never ever got the Test Status. According to me Gavaskar did a wrong thing because you guys lost to a non test playing nation, there is no more disrespect than that. Kenya is far-2 much test status deserving team then you are.
You talk about india been so bad first look what you guys have in your backyard and then talk about others.

And just for reminder to everyone out there, after Australia, India is the best that there is and Australia isn't too far away anyways.

Again a true Indian cricket fan





[Edited on 5-7-2004 by hisidhu85143]

[PoorFan]

Look's like your first post was the opening move to start an argument here. ( Not just an opinion )
And the following posts from you shows the real things which you wanted to flash here. ( hope I am wrong )
Otherwise, in your previous post you said some might be pissed of, Now it seems that you are most pissed one.
What makes you think that all of us against India? Do you think you deserve that?
Or there anything so bad on this board which is driving you like that?
Will you be happy if we all wish & say India will take the asia cup?
Regarding the test status? Give a big thank you to Sunil Gavaskar or Dalmia with all respect from you personally!
They will be happy, you will be happy, we will be happy as well. Just try to stick with the subject.

[Ahmed_B]

Originally posted by hisidhu85143
had it not been for our own Sunil Gavaskar your country would have never ever got the Test Status.

U seriously don't think like that.. do u?!!!:wow:

r u suffering from some kind of 'God-complex' like that one regarding Gavasker?!! ;)

(thanx for bringing up that term, God-complex, to someone else earlier... i forgot his name, sorry!)

[Rubu]

India haven't been good in the last decade but look for the last couple of years

last decade, no. last few decades, yes. in fact ever since india started this is the first ever. now, which one u think is more of the original picture? a huge half century or a mere two years?

we are right up there at the top and as far as ratings go who says that they are always right, according to samsung ratings india are at # 2 why don't u take that
PwC rating is based on calculation and calculation only. if u really need to see, go and check out their rules. so is icc rating. what is the basis of samsung rating? i'll tell u what it is, how much their sell depends on indian cricket stars adds.

and i don't understand why you bangladeshi guys are so much against India,
have u ever seen a match india playiny in bangladesh? did u see how much fans are their. i WAS a ganguli fan myself. when he makes comments targeting us, as soon as he reaches his maiden elite era, we have reason to be angry.

had it not been for our own Sunil Gavaskar your country would have never ever got the Test Status.
do u know how many vote bd got to get the status? the proposal was even bought up by pakistan. yeah, india has its contribution. but what u expect? because u had some contribution, u can say and do whatever u want?
you guys lost to a non test playing nation, there is no more disrespect than that.
agreed. at least we did not lost on our own land to a non-test playing nation. still remember the match against kenya ON YOUR OWN SOIL? i mean it should mean even more to india. for the longest time, own pitch was the best weapon india had. i remember even kapil complaining about it.
Kenya is far-2 much test status deserving team then you are.
on what basis? u lack some cricketing knowledge here. go and read the criteria needed to get test status.

You talk about india been so bad first look what you guys have in your backyard and then talk about others.
we talk about us most, haven't u read enough? the problem is, we know that we are bad. and we don't brag about a very recent success that are supposed to cover up a long history. we talk about india only because of ganguli and likes' "god complex" :). god, how fast can someone accure that!

And just for reminder to everyone out there, after Australia, India is the best that there is and Australia isn't too far away anyways.
what was the difference u lost to them in WC final?

[Edited on 5-7-2004 by AgentSmith]

[chinaman]

Dear Indians and India-fans

Banglacricket represents Bangladesh and Bangladesh alone. Here we express our love and sorrow about our cricket. We know our stats are not that bright. Nonetheless, we keep our dreams alive day after day, minute after minute. While we generously accept all constructive criticisms, we do not want anyone to take unfair advantage of our team's performace and status and post insensitive remarks that is meant to hurt our feelings.

Please keep in mind that this board is not just the right place to brag about other test nations at the expense of Bangladesh.

We are proud to have members from other test nations in Tintin and Habibul_Fan. While they are the die-hard fans of India and Australia respectively, they are one of the most respectable members of this site.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

[cricketfan]

Australia specialises in "mental disintegration". They would make some uncharitable remarks against opposition players and team which will get onto the nerves of the opposition and affect their performance against Australia.

Other countries tried to fight this mental disintegration by taking the help of psychologists. The advise that the psychologists offer is to try and ignore these verbal barbs and get on with your own game.

The statement attributed to Saurav Ganguly about two tier system was a statement which most people in the world have forgotten by now. But the BD fans are still so worked up by it that many of them who were erstwhile India supporters have turned to post comments against India. In effect, that statement has caused widespread "mental disintegration" among BD fans.I hope this "mental disintegration" has not spread to the BD cricketers because then they will not be able to give their best against India with that mindset.

I feel that little purpose will be served by continuing to dwell upon that single issue which is already a non issue everywhere else. Get on with life, view facts dispassionately and be generous in accomodating contrary view points and you may find that things are not that bleak.

[Edited on 6-7-2004 by cricketfan]

[crickwizard]

Srilanka- Pakistan final
India comes #3 and BD#4

Lets not talk abt Gangu, look at the strenght of the sides. Indian bowling is a bit stronger than Bangladesh. In pace attack they do better (in absense of Masrafi). In spin, Rafiq tops to any Indian spinner (even Kumble).

Srilanka has good batting side (they will be all charged up as they are playing Australia now) and their bowling has class bowler like Vaas and Murali.

Pakistan got a new coach who can think and their side is usually united when they play india. Even with a broken team they almost beat India in the one day series recently.

If India was so hot, ICC won't put them to #5 ranking. so just dont bubble, be realistic.

[Edited on 6-7-2004 by crickwizard]

[Edited on 6-7-2004 by crickwizard]