[Fazal]

Based on today's performance looks like Ashraful solidfied his position for the the 1st real game beating Raqibul, Naaem, Ryiad, Mushfiq, Shuvo. Here is my anal-lysis

1. Case for Ashraful against Rakibul
a) Ashraful had a SR of 133 compared to Raqibul's SR 96.
b) Ashraful bolwed two overs compared to Raqibul's none.
c) Ashraful almost caught one catch, compared to non for Raquibul.
Verdict: Advantage Motin

2. Case for Ashraful against Naeem
a) Ashraful had a SR of 133 compared to Raqibul's SR 50.
b) While bowling Ashraful gave 17 runs, whereas Naeem gave 26 Runs
c) While Naeem caught one catch, unlucky Ash also amost caught one catch
Verdict: Advantage Motin

3. Case for Ashraful against Mahmudullah
a) Ashraful had a SR of 133 compared to Mahmudullah's SR 35.
b) Ashraful and Mahmudullah both bowled two overs
c) While Ashraful scored one boundary, Mahmudullah scored none.
Verdict: Advantage Motin

4. Case for Ashraful against Mushfiq
a) Ashraful had a SR of 133 compared to Mahmudullah's SR 34.
b) Ashraful bowled two overs while Mushfiq scored none.
c) While Ashraful almost caught one catch, Mushfiq scored none.
Verdict: Advantage Motin

5. Case for Ashraful against Shuvo
a) Ashraful had a SR of 133 compared to Compatred to Shuvo's SR N/A.
b) Ashraful contributon was 4 runs to Bangladesh score board, Shuvo's none.
c) While bowling, Ashraful only gave 17 runs compared to Shuvo's 23 runs.
Verdict: Advantage Motin

So here you go taklu Da...

a) Before the game, if anyone question why Ash is in the team against India, please feel free to use above reasoning.

b) After the game (we win), if anyone question why Ash was in the team against India, say "didn't we win the game?"

b) After the game (if we lose), if anyone question why Ash was in the team against India, say "beta Ekta chagol, amar kotha shuney na... but we don't have any alternative player to replace him"