Match Thread: Bangladesh vs. West Indies 2nd Test, St. Georges, July 17-21, 2009 - Page 295

pichchi · #**7351** July 20, 2009, 07:12 PM

I think some people here wanted to drop Rokibul for this test instead of Ashraful

...
Ash's free ride is over- We always like to boast about the 2 matches he won for us (along with the contribution of 10 other players). But no one ever mentions the numerous matches we lost because of his reckless and untimely gift-wickets. In the last 2 years, he averages 15 in tests (with 1 century- so minus the century its under 10). That's the least among all the batsmen that played over that period (including Mashrafe).. And he is supposed to be our premier batsmen- middle order anchorman- ultra talented ba.. (mukh ta kharap korlam na)... Adding to all all that, he averaged 6 in 4 innings against a 4th string WI attack (less than Shahadat, Enamul). So please please stop saying that we need him to win something. His time is up. If Tushar Imran played 50 tests he would have averaged better than him.

*reverse_swing* · #**7352** July 20, 2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

"In our nine years, this is the biggest thing that has happened to Bangladesh cricket," said Shakib, who also hit 13 fours in his innings.
"This series victory will give a boost to our confidence, and will help to take us to the next level, and with God's help, we shall go forward.
"There was not too much pressure on us (on Monday), since the boys have been playing really, really well. It was a good victory."

BBC >>

One World · #**7353** July 20, 2009, 08:36 PM

Congratulation to Rakibul, Sakib, Riad, Mushfik and Tamim (for fielding)
You guys rock!!!!

Sakib speaks fire to the reporters, very statute, acoustic and nonchalant.

(Khelar shomoy post korte pari nai tai ekhon kore nicchi

)

One World · #**7354** July 20, 2009, 08:37 PM

Time to change my favorite player

Zeeshan · #**7355** July 20, 2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
Nadim, that video's been taken off youtube. Do something - I'm getting some pretty fast palpitations!

*eagerly waits for the opportunity to give mouth-to-mouth*

MalikBro · #**7356** July 20, 2009, 08:44 PM

Congratulation for the winning this test series. This series will be memorable for a long time and deserve some applause. Good to see Shakib Hassan with his consistent performances on both roles that is required as all rounder. Enjoy while you can!

yaseer · #**7357** July 20, 2009, 09:14 PM

Congratulations to every member of the team.

Shakib.....

One World · #**7358** July 20, 2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goru
The extremely exciting second test #bc log:

http://banglacricket.pastebin.com/f43aefa2c

Code:

[22:46:46]  also dont forget to kick ash out
[22:47:43] *** IanW shrugs
[22:48:15]  I wouldnt kick Ash out. I'd have him play a lot more cricket somewhere, but he's too good a cricketer to kick to the curb
[22:48:38]  don't forget he's the best leggie in the side, either, and that this gives you another change-bowling option
[22:48:40]  kick out of test I meant. he can stay arond for ODI for the time being
[22:48:51]  blah : no, I think he's more valuable in Tests
[22:49:22]  the other point is that it's no longer about him. If he can get over that, then he can just go out there and enjoy his cricket
[22:50:22]  IDK he never seemed very impressive to me. Captain or no captaincy. He always seems to fight with himself to figure out what he should do.
[22:51:36]  feels like a "bhooja" much like bashar was in his end days.

Blah telling Ian "bhooja" instead burden.

Imteaz · #**7359** July 20, 2009, 09:18 PM

Congratulation Bangladesh and specialy Shakib. Good Luck for the rest of the Series.

Beamer · #**7360** July 20, 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanCricFan
By the way, we should not overlook rakibuls immense contribution today. He provided a perfect platform for Shakibs onslaught. Rakib showed tremendous guts and character in this match given the fact that he wore one in the last innings. This will stand him in good stead in years to come. Very impressive knock under pressure by this young man!

I was about to write something about that and saw you. You are dead right. He counter attacked and paved the way, so to speak, for Sakib to join in and give it a further boost. Very important knock in the context of historic standpoint . We consider him as a cornerstone of our batting order since he bats right in the middle. He already is a very good one day player and also showed his mental strength in this test. This WI pace attack is very good as well.

Megh · #**7361** July 20, 2009, 10:24 PM

so so so so so so..... happy. congrates to BD and specially Sakib. total captain like leading from the front with bat and ball. it proves he is a much better captain as he lead almost both test matches. as did very well and now if they won the ODI & T20 series as well then i am guessing that BCB would like to have him the captaincy.(?)

auntu · #**7362** July 21, 2009, 02:07 AM

Great !!!
Way to go Shakib...

nzfan · #**7363** July 21, 2009, 03:12 AM

Thanks Shakib, we are ranked 7th again (New Zealand)

nadim 98 · #**7364** July 21, 2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzfan
Thanks Shakib, we are ranked 7th again (New Zealand)

lol.soon we will take ur place.

nzfan · #**7365** July 21, 2009, 03:15 AM

it will take a loooooong time, still 70 points away and as you get closer you will earn less points

Nocturnal · #**7366** July 21, 2009, 03:31 AM

victoty....thats all i can say!!
now odi coming....

nzfan · #**7367** July 21, 2009, 03:35 AM

Are the Windies using the same team in the one dayers?

If so I expect a walkover considering Bangladesh is a much better one day side than a test one

Naimul_Hd · #**7368** July 21, 2009, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzfan
Are the Windies using the same team in the one dayers?

If so I expect a walkover considering Bangladesh is a much better one day side than a test one

yeah....it should be. But u never knw...they some how find the way of making ppl wonder !

auntu · #**7369** July 21, 2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzfan
Thanks Shakib, we are ranked 7th again (New Zealand)

So his performance is causing worldwide effect.
Great!

djnaved · #**7370** July 21, 2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseshah
r u sylhetti, just curious.

do i talk like a sylhetti?

zainab · #**7371** July 21, 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzfan
Are the Windies using the same team in the one dayers?

If so I expect a walkover considering Bangladesh is a much better one day side than a test one

They have selected a much better team than the test team, so BD will have to really fight hard to win any ODIs