Reactions to McInness Match report

[oracle]

Everyone should read the U-19 coach's report. It is straightforward and concise. I am so glad that we have a direct link with a national coach. Makes life and the unbearable agony of defeat much easier to swallow. I secretly wish every organisation in Bangladesh could be more open and transparent. I would especially like to see more of an environment that fosters open dialogue. A dialogue that we have created here between Richard and the board. Some of his comments that I have extracted are here below:

Shamsu Rahman then joined Aftab to add 54 before Shamsu was caught at deep cover after being set up. This was unfortunate as Shamsu again had shown maturity and confidence well beyond his years. He is proving a fine example to his more senior team mates.

A positive of the Bangladesh innings was that aside from Nafees, Dhiman and Shamsu Rahman, the remainder of the batsmen were dismissed by good bowling rather than foolish shots. If this can be seen as a positive than there are signs of improvement in relation to shot selection.

One question I have is: Was Shamsur promoted up the order because of Dhiman,s injury or because of his somewhat aggressive batting performance in the first innings?



[Edited on 31-7-2004 by oracle]