[BengaliIndia]

Originally Posted by imtiaz82
Problem of Bangladesh cricket is quite well known:

1) Weak domestic cricketing structure

2) Lack of well rounded facilities ( training academies, indoor practice pitch, gym) outside of Dhaka

3) Lack of professionalism within BCB which ultimately trickles down to team performance (frequent rotation of coach, adhoc punishment & reward for national team players, selecting/dropping players at whim etc)

4) Psychological weakness- Bangladeshis, just like other South Asian nations seems to be mentally weak. The fielders break down if one catch is dropped or a bowler is hit for a six. Srilanka, India and Pakistan are not too far ahead in this aspect, but is compensated by quality of players and longer history in playing top class cricket. The mentality will only change if competitive matches are being played from a very young age, domestic tournaments are completely revamped and training standard improved.

Some teams may succeed without the above, like Afghans may find real quick bowlers due to their natural physique Or Irish/ Scottish may become great fielding sides without proper training because their culture/upbringing values professionalism and athleticism in general. But Bangladesh team will need proper training, domestic structure to succeed, Srilanka would be a good example for us to follow..

Sorry but Indian team is second only to Aussie in-terms of handling pressure in the big stage specially ICC tournaments for last 5-6 years under Dhoni...