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just don't think he is a batsman. You have to give him points for grit and determination and for using his limited skill to the fullest.
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And this is where I will start a new fight (or rather, show some stupidity?).
How many of you remember watching Sanath Jayasuriya at his early years? Before he started opening? I have not seen him before he started opening, but watching Jayasuriya play for over 5 years very closely, I find it very interesting to compare Jayasuriya with our very own Monjurul Islam Rana.
I think you'd remember that Rafique was called 'Jayasuriya of Bangladesh' during 1997 Asia Cup? Well, we have not seen Rana much - I mean, in the last 10 overs of an exciting One Day match, but from what I have seen so far of him, both Rana and Jayasuriya has & had the opportunity to become what is Jayasuriya (himself) is today.
Yes, Rana doesn't have much of a batting technique - and from what I remember of Jayasuriya - he also doesn't have much of a technique - not close to our Ashraful anyway. So, in my dreams for the future, if Rana can continue to improve on his shot selection, then he has a good chance of opening in Tests sometimes in the future - on a regular basis. However, with the crying need for a specialist left arm spin bowler in ODIs, Rana may not be able to give too much concentration on his batting - as I would like him to do anyways.
Now here are the points where I think Rana has similarity with Jayasuriya apart from both being left arm spinners & left handed lower order batsman in the beginning of their careers:-
1. Grit & Determination
2. Desire to continuously improve on their game
3. Better concentration level - high as far as Javed Omar's concentration level (of staying at the wicket for hours & hours)
4. Confidence level, which thus far, has not dropped even after his initial 1 year of debut in International cricket - which was quite evident in almost all young debutant players of Bangladesh - a normal phenomenon
5. Better approach & application to the game
Even if you don't agree with me, just state your opinion on the above 4 quality on Rana - as to whether he possesses them or not.