What Shubho said might sound harsh and hard to digest, but its the brutal truth.
Yes the infrastructure, the academies, the domestic competitions, the grounds everything is badly in need of fix. But our national team has good top coaches and support staff. At least with their mentoring, our guys should achieve a lot more than what they display. How do Afghanistan, Ireland do well-i dont think either of those two countries invest anything close to what we do on our cricket.
Simple example: Rubel Hossain, veteran of 49 ODI's, 20 Tests, yet you will get Under 19 players from other nations with more maturity. Why was he picked? Probably because of his pace, and skill, but in the head-sorry to say fairly empty, and lacks the attitude and values required to be a successful sportsman. Compare his story with Lasith Malinga who was literally picked off the beach. Malinga has come so far today because he has worked hard on developing his game. He has worked with numerous coaches-Ramanayake, Vaas. But he hasnt depended on any one of them to be spoon fed. He developed his own style, yorkers, slower deliveries. He got help on the way, but his adeptness in these was through the countless hours he has put on the nets.
Now why cant Rubel follow Malinga? Not sure Rubel is prepared to think like Malinga, or work hard. Tomorrow even if BCB appoint Troy Cooley or Craig McDermott, maybe we ll see temporary improvement in Rubel, but a month later it ll be back to normal erratic Rubel Hossain. Sadly players who do display willingness to learn like Nazmul Hossain never make it to the squad.
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