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Originally Posted by paindu
What are the steps to be taken for Bangladesh to be No.1 in any one of the formats in next 5 years ? I feel the bowling is there or getting there. Batting might be bit of a worry.
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We should stop playing Tests and T20 and focus exclusively on ODIs. And I'm dead serious.
We are an ODI country and it is our best format. Unfortunately, our infrastructure doesn't allow us to have the type of player pool that allows us to select the best players for the each format. Instead we rely on player's performance in one format as indication of ability and allow him to play multiple formats. In doing so, player loses form and/or confidence.
Stick to ODI only. Dont confuse the players by forcing them to play multiple formats.
It will also be easier to get away tours since ODIs only tour would be cheaper than a test/odi/t20 tour.
As far as not playing tests, I don't think most BDeshis care. I would gladly give up never winning a test series for an ODI WC championship.