Kiwi squad for the Bangladesh tour

[shakibrulz]

Originally Posted by bangladesh_sy
Because by pushing him down to number 4, we have to change the position for Jahirul or Roqibul. And they both have looked decent in number 4. So why do experiment for no reason? We already did enough experiment. Just a few months before the world cup, we can't afford to shuffling around the order too much. They been playing in that position for quite some time, so no need to change them around.

you do know that the first 15 overs are PP. So you agree that Rakibul will waste balls, but you still wanna see him at number 3? that doesn't make sense.

Erm.. If an early wicket falls, obviously the gameplan needs to change. Thought that was obvious?

Though I agree about shuffling around the order so late might not work well for BD, I'll give you that. But I'm just saying that naturally, the No. 3 is the most solid batsman/the one who takes time and builds the inning for most team. Of course, unless the situation demands otherwise.

[Rinathq]

my XI,
Tamim
Imrul
Junaid
Jahirul
Sakib
Mushy
Nazim ( to maker sure we use the PPs well)
Naeem
Mash
Razzaq
Shafi

In case Tamim's away Nazim could open, Mahmudullah could reluctantly take the place

[Neel Here]

Originally Posted by shakibrulz
About Riyadh, he's not good enough to bat @ the top order, and he can't slog to save his life..........

Riyadh = capital city of saudi arabia
Riyad = Bangladeshi test batsman

[wiseshah]

my XI


imrul
junaed
mushfiq
rokib
mahmudullah
shakib
naeem
mashrafe
razzaq
shafiul
rubel

guessing tamim will be rested

extra: nazimuddin, jahurul, rasel, faisal

[wiseshah]

i have a feeling we might win 2 games in this series

[auntu]

No Oram in the team, wow! That's such a relieving news! He was always extremely successful against the Tigers.

Another good news no Guptill too.

[beshideshi]

Originally Posted by shakibrulz
LOL I afraid so, the kid is a great talent from what I've heard too. So need to watch out for him.

Frankly, I have zero hope as NZ is an excellent LOI side. But need to perform their guts out here, BD.

My XI (Out of possible candidates):
Assuming that Tamim won't be playing:
Jahurul Islam (Attacking player, can get some runs in the powerplay overs. LH/RH combination is an added adv)
Imrul Kayes
Rokibul Hasan (Consolidation in the middle overs)
Junaid Siddique (Consolidation, and play attacking Shots later on)
Mushfiqur Rahim
Bossman Shakib
Naeem Islam (Good slogger + decent enough bowler.)
Mashrafe Mortaza
Syed Rasel (His slow pace can be handy in slow pitches)
Abdur Razzak
Shafiul Islam (Better bowler than Rubel in slow tracks)

at this moment, if I had to pick anyone from Nayeem/Riyad[for ODI] I would go for Nayeem. Both of them are ordinary bowlers, but at #7/8 Nayeem would be a much better player, compared to Riyad who suits better at #5 and takes time to settle in.
But I would keep Junaid at 3 at Raqib at 4, Raqib's technique is a bit faulty and is not very comfortable against quality swing bowling, pushing him at #3 would mean he will be expected to play the new ball more often than not. I think Raqib is a better middle order batsman and is best utilized at #4, also why move Junaid? :P Don't fix unless it's broken, and Junaid at #3 is far better than broken

[lamisa]

Originally Posted by cricket_king
Probably not a good idea to change the places of Raqibul and Junaid. Junaid has been playing well at number 3, and Raqibul has always played number 4, so the I see no reason to switch them around. I'd also take Mahmudullah ahead of Naeem simply because he has played more significant knocks, and is a better bowler. The idea of using Jahurul as opener is a fair one, though if we're training him to be a middle-order batsman, he should probably stay there too. Maybe a back up opener could get a shot, like Nazimuddin.

i agree with u and i also think that instead of shuffling the order,we could let those players(batsmen specially) play so that we can figure out our best options before the WC!