Bangladesh declares playing XI for the first Test, SN back, 3 pacers and 2 spinners

Miraz · #1 January 16, 2010, 09:39 AM

Bangladesh has opted for 3 pacers and 2 spinners for the first Test. Shahriar Nafees is making his international return to bolstrer the batting line up. He will bat at no 3 position.

bangladesh XI

1. Tamim Iqbal
2. Imrul Kayes
3. Shahriar Nafees
4. Mohammad Ashraful
5. Roqibul Hasan
6. Shakib Al Hasan
7. Mushfiqur Rahim
8. Mahmudullah
9. Shahadat Hossain
10. Rubel Hossain
11. Shafiul Islam

BD-Shardul · #2 January 16, 2010, 09:44 AM

Good team. Finally we have realized that one extra batsman would not do any good if the the other six can't. And I believe our Tigers are up for the battle and hope Shak wins the toss.

Tiger Manc · #3 January 16, 2010, 09:45 AM

Wow! OMG that's exactly the line up I wanted. Finally I don't have any complaints with this.

$hamrat · #4 January 16, 2010, 09:45 AM

really strong batting lineup. =D 3 openers is a real gud idea, but r 2 spinners really enuf?

Shehwar · #5 January 16, 2010, 09:45 AM

Thats a solid batting line up. I dunno whats the thought behind 3 pacers but I hope it pays off. Really hope Shakib can manage the workload and not overbowl himself....

Rifat · #6 January 16, 2010, 09:50 AM

excellent choice

i am just hoping Shafiul has a good Debut, Shahadat lives up to his true form and Rubel Hossain can trouble the Indian batsmen.

no complaints from me...let's see how how the exclusion of Enammul Haque jr. plays out...

Nadim · #7 January 16, 2010, 09:52 AM

Great

Finally we are playing 3 seamer in a match!!!

al Furqaan · #8 January 16, 2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nadim 98
Great

Finally we are playing 3 seamer in a match!!!

we did pick the three best available pacers...probably the fastest threesome in BD history (provided rajib bowls with the 140 k spunk during the last India tour), but the curator said it was gonna be a spinning track. i think we probably would have done better to play enam instead of shafiul.

anyways, best of luck, hope all three pacers cross 140 kmph and more importantly crack some helmets and abdo guards.

tonoy · #9 January 16, 2010, 09:54 AM

I'm actually quite excited to see SN back after such long time. Hopefully, he will perform well to keep his spot in the test XI.

kmasum · #10 January 17, 2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tonoy
I'm actually quite excited to see SN back after such long time. Hopefully, he will perform well to keep his spot in the test XI.

yes I am happy to see him in the team too..best of luck sn

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Omio · #11 January 16, 2010, 09:54 AM

This is the team I already mentioned in other thread. I am happy with the team.
Best of luck for tiger.

_Rafi_ · #12 January 16, 2010, 10:03 AM

Robin would be better choice than one of Shahadat or Shafiul or Rubel. They all are same type of bowler who rely mostly pace and hit the deck hard. Robin inclusion would give the team more variation as he is a genuine swinger of call.
Btw it is good to see they picked 8 batsmen. Our no.8 batsman is Riad, the most solid batsman of bd in last tri-series.wow

Tiger Manc · #13 January 16, 2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rafi_mc69
Robin would be better choice than one of Shahadat or Shafiul or Rubel. They all are same type of bowler who rely mostly pace and hit the deck hard. Robin inclusion would give the team more variation as he is a genuine swinger of call.
Btw it is good to see they picked 8 batsmen. Our no.8 batsman is Riad, the most solid batsman of bd in last tri-series.wow

you made a valid point there

PoorFan · #14 January 16, 2010, 10:05 AM

Best team one could pick, now only need to win the toss. Lets the party begin.

beshideshi · #15 January 16, 2010, 10:05 AM

This is probably our strongest test team at this moment. If any Bangladeshi team can challenge India, this has to be it

[expecting HUGE stuff from shahadat and Ashraful]

magic boy · #16 January 16, 2010, 10:07 AM

glad to see Shahriar Nafees is back !!!

Equinox · #17 January 16, 2010, 10:10 AM

I would replace Rubel with Robin.

Tigers_eye · #18 January 16, 2010, 10:11 AM

We needed three pacers in Mirpur not in Chittagong. May be Indian's are the best players of the spinners and that would be playing right in to their hands but this wicket do need Enam Jr.

Hopefully Shahadat will be better than DPL. I am afraid.

Nafi · #19 January 16, 2010, 10:14 AM

Perfect, SN is back playing at 3 down. Three pacers: Shahadat, Rubel and Rob..errr Shafiul
!!?!!?
Wtf!!!

i DONT KNOW WHETHER to be angry or embarrassed that Robin isnt playing

I better see some reverse swing from all three pace bowlers

Tigers_eye · #20 January 16, 2010, 10:15 AM

A lot is depending on Sharapova.

Neel Here · #21 January 16, 2010, 10:19 AM

so what's the story with mash ?

BD-Shardul · #22 January 16, 2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Neel Here
so what's the story with mash ?

BCB is again sending him to Aus so that he can see his doctor. If his doctor gives the green light, he will play a match for Khulna in the NCL and if everything goes well, will lead Bangladesh against New Zealand.

Tiger Manc · #23 January 16, 2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BD-Shardul
BCB is again sending him to Aus so that he can see his doctor. If his doctor gives the green light, he will play a match for Khulna in the NCL and if everything goes well, will lead Bangladesh against New Zealand.

Good to hear! Hope everything goes well for him!

Neel Here · #24 January 16, 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BD-Shardul
BCB is again sending him to Aus so that he can see his doctor. If his doctor gives the green light, he will play a match for Khulna in the NCL and if everything goes well, will lead Bangladesh against New Zealand.

too bad. I was hoping to see him play against Ind. during the tri-series people were saying he will play in the tests.

nycpro96 · #25 January 16, 2010, 10:22 AM

My lineup. Hope Rajib can lead with integrity, as the experienced pacer.