Tushar Imran as a wicket keeper come batsman instead of Mashud !!!

arafath79 · #1 January 26, 2007, 09:30 PM

Tushar Imran is considered as a middle order ODI specialist batsman. He has got the experience of wicket keeping in loacal cricket leagues. According to his recent performance he should be playing in the main XI against Zimbabwe. Tushar Imran just played 36 ODI with the average of 15.62 runs which is not good but he didn't get enough opportunities to prove himself as a good batsman. I like the way he plays free strokes as a middle order batsman but still Mashud has got better batting average and wicket keeping skills than Tushar. I think Tushar is much better batsman than Mashud and Mushfique though. Alll he needs more opportunities to prove himself as a good player. If he fails as a weeket keeper come batsman in ODI then we have Mashud and Mushfiqur Rahim as a back up.

FaltuRidwanBhai · #2 January 26, 2007, 09:41 PM

god...plz give us a break. plz....

arafath79 · #3 January 26, 2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FaltuRidwanBhai
god...plz give us a break. plz....

No no no...there is no break yet. Tushar is still on a track. He has lot to prove...........

kalpurush · #4 January 26, 2007, 09:49 PM

Wasn't he selected as a middle order batter in the Zim bound squad?!

FaltuRidwanBhai · #5 January 26, 2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by arafath79
No no no...there is no break yet. Tushar is still on a track. He has lot to prove...........

he has too many skills. its unbelievable. he can bat, bowl, do wicket keeping and apparently he can also field!!!! wow...isnt he wonderful...but the thing is he has skills but unfortunately he doesnt know how to apply those skills!!!!

HereWeGo · #6 January 26, 2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FaltuRidwanBhai
he has too many skills. its unbelievable. he can bat, bowl, do wicket keeping and apparently he can also field!!!! wow...isnt he wonderful...but the thing is he has skills but unfortunately he doesnt know how to apply those skills!!!!

I don blame him.... he gets dropped every third match. first we should be fair with him and give him enough chances... not 2 or 3 chances here and there. He is a multiskilled player and i support the idea of him keeping as long as he can take regulation catches and stumpings.

layperson · #7 January 26, 2007, 10:26 PM

A definite NO. I dont like to have makeshift wicket keepers in the national team. It is a specialist position and should be treated as such. We need to replace KM though since he is a terrible batsman but with another Wk not a makeshift. BCB needs to bring in a coach to give some training and tips to the existing keepers in the domestic league. We badly need competition for this position. Why dont the people realize that being a good keeper is the easiest way into the BD team now. That should motivate younger players to try out wicket keeping.

FaltuRidwanBhai · #8 January 26, 2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shahriyar
A definite NO. I dont like to have makeshift wicket keepers in the national team. It is a specialist position and should be treated as such. We need to replace KM though since he is a terrible batsman but with another Wk not a makeshift. BCB needs to bring in a coach to give some training and tips to the existing keepers in the domestic league. We badly need competition for this position. Why dont the people realize that being a good keeper is the easiest way into the BD team now. That should motivate younger players to try out wicket keeping.

i like your comment. atleast someone realized that the job of wicket keeping is not a joke. its a really serious position. and should not be neglected at all.

arafath79 · #9 January 26, 2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HereWeGo
I don blame him.... he gets dropped every third match. first we should be fair with him and give him enough chances... not 2 or 3 chances here and there. He is a multiskilled player and i support the idea of him keeping as long as he can take regulation catches and stumpings.

Yes , i agree with you brother.

TheWatcher · #10 January 26, 2007, 11:44 PM

Tushar probably can be called a batsman-stopper, not a batsman-keeper. I am actually surprised to know that Tushar was used as a keeper. If I remember properly, he dropped few very easy catches last year.

I remember Rajin was also used as a keeper in a practice match in Sri Lanka. I don't know how did he do, but he was never used again.

HereWeGo · #11 January 26, 2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FaltuRidwanBhai
i like your comment. atleast someone realized that the job of wicket keeping is not a joke. its a really serious position. and should not be neglected at all.

India was successful with a makeshift keeper in Dravid. How do u explain that? The fact is that in ODI's seven batsmen in our ODI team will make it much more balanced. And i am sick and tired of watching Masud bat. HE SUCKS.

HereWeGo · #12 January 26, 2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWatcher
Tushar probably can be called a batsman-stopper, not a batsman-keeper. I am actually surprised to know that Tushar was used as a keeper. If I remember properly, he dropped few very easy catches last year.

I remember Rajin was also used as a keeper in a practice match in Sri Lanka. I don't know how did he do, but he was never used again.

As i said, provided he can take regulation catches and do easy stumpings. I don know that actually. And to emphasize on the point u made, i think it is easier to take catches with gloves than bare hands.

cricketboy · #13 January 27, 2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HereWeGo
As i said, provided he can take regulation catches and do easy stumpings. I don know that actually. And to emphasize on the point u made, i think it is easier to take catches with gloves than bare hands.

Thats the problem, a makeshift wicketkeeper will always drop regulation catches and miss easy stumpings and I think its harder for a wicketkeeper to catch specially with spinners than a normal fielder.

Sam · #14 January 27, 2007, 01:17 AM

I feel it strange that a thread and a lot of posts have been posted based on an asumption only. Neither Faruq, nor BCB have told that Tushar Imran will be going as a makeshift wicketkeeper cum batsman. I don't know, what is the source of such an information.
Faruq clearly told during announcement of the final team "There is no doubt that he (Khaled Masud) is the number one wicketkeeper. That's why it's unfortunate that he will be missed. Mushfiqur Rahim has already played a few matches and we hope he can show his ability," said Faruque.
About Tushar Imran he told, "Tushar failed to capitalises the opportunities he had been given but we also have some responsibilities not to give him the chance to settle properly. We thought he is the best choice as a back-up player in the middle-order not only for his experience but also due to impressive performance in domestic cricket."
If we look into the official Media Release by BCB published on January 25, 2007; it is clearly mentioned that Mushfiqur Rahim is the Wk and Tushar's name at number 6.

I believe now there is no confusion anymore.

ialbd · #15 January 27, 2007, 02:11 AM

oh no eto talent rakhi koi....

BangladeshFan · #16 January 27, 2007, 08:19 AM

special wicket keeper concept is gone in the past. most teams look for batsman wk now a days. remember india even tried dravid as wk and quite a few tournaments with that and nearly won the WC.

bd doesnt have a really quick bowlers not awkward spinners like kumble either. a makeshift wk can do the job and if he bats well it will be a bonus.

kalpurush · #17 January 27, 2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam
I feel it strange that a thread and a lot of posts have been posted based on an asumption only. Neither Faruq, nor BCB have told that Tushar Imran will be going as a makeshift wicketkeeper cum batsman. I don't know, what is the source of such an information.
Faruq clearly told during announcement of the final team "There is no doubt that he (Khaled Masud) is the number one wicketkeeper. That's why it's unfortunate that he will be missed. Mushfiqur Rahim has already played a few matches and we hope he can show his ability," said Faruque.
About Tushar Imran he told, "Tushar failed to capitalises the opportunities he had been given but we also have some responsibilities not to give him the chance to settle properly. We thought he is the best choice as a back-up player in the middle-order not only for his experience but also due to impressive performance in domestic cricket."
If we look into the official Media Release by BCB published on January 25, 2007; it is clearly mentioned that Mushfiqur Rahim is the Wk and Tushar's name at number 6.

I believe now there is no confusion anymore.

Sam bhai: Good to see you again! How was your holydays?

FaltuRidwanBhai · #18 January 27, 2007, 11:53 AM

thank you sam for clearing some confusion here. when BCB or faruque does not think of using Tushar as a wicket keeper, I am quite amazed or amused to see some members here considering Tushar as a keeper!!!! and they are quite serious about it too!!!!

FaltuRidwanBhai · #19 January 27, 2007, 11:57 AM

trust me people wicket keeper job is not an easy job!!!! it is actually one of the most important positions when fielding. one stumping can just turn a match. and thats why u need a specialist wicket keeper. remember we are not india. india can experiment. We are still growing. I do not see any reason to rush. yes i understand Mashud's batting sucks. time requires to have a wicket keeper who can bat. unfortunately we still dont have that. well mushfiq is in the making. but he still has a long way to go. i hope he can prove himself in the zimbabwe true.

cricketboy · #20 January 28, 2007, 12:48 AM

I am also shocked by the number of post in favor of Tushar as wicketkeeper. I think some members o will drop senior players and take Junaid, Imtiaz and Nadif tot he World CUp! I fully agree with the top post Bangladesh is not India. Bangladesh cant afford to miss a catch in the 35th over in a tensed match! Anyway Pilot should go to the Word Cup as there is no replacement of him.

wiseshah · #21 January 28, 2007, 01:34 AM

after world cup, we should have an wicketkipper-batsmen hunt competition and rajin, Alok, tushar, opi, rokon, hannan, biddut, golla and new players and others should perform in it. so they will get some chance to play for the national team.how is the idea?

Sam · #22 January 28, 2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kalpurush
Sam bhai: Good to see you again! How was your holydays?

It was great. I had a mini visit during Eid Al-Fitr also. I believe that, you are doing well. Have a nice time.

cricket_king · #23 January 28, 2007, 02:27 AM

I cant believe the fact that there is even a thread for this topic! Tushar cannot play international matches just yet. He might be ready when he's 30 years old or something but he's just not ready right now.

He cant even make it to the national team and now people are suggesting using him as a wicket-keeper batsman? That just amazes me.

Performing in A team is great. But once ur into the next level, you must perform there too.

Imteaz · #24 January 28, 2007, 03:07 AM

I Think Wicketkeeper is One of the Most Difficult Sectors in Cricket. Mushfiqur Rahim is Still Not a Replacement of Khaled Mashud. Tushar Imran should not be Selected as WicketKeeper. He is a Good Batter. But As a Wicket Keeper, I don't Even Think of That.

Sorry. Have a Nice Time.

FaltuRidwanBhai · #25 January 28, 2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Warfaze
I Think Wicketkeeper is One of the Most Difficult Sectors in Cricket. Mushfiqur Rahim is Still Not a Replacement of Khaled Mashud. Tushar Imran should not be Selected as WicketKeeper. He is a Good Batter. But As a Wicket Keeper, I don't Even Think of That.
Sorry. Have a Nice Time.

well stated warfaze. its unfortunate that many folks here just doesnt understand the fact that wicket keeping is not an easy job. it is one of the most difficult position in the field. this position should be handled with great care. it is just a joke putting tushar behind the stumps!!!! if this is such an easy job then why doesnt everyone have a go at this position?
Tushar is a good batter and that is also in the domestic level and for the A team. i still havent seen him done anything remarkable in the national team.