Bangladesh enters into the new era, first captain from Test generation

Miraz · #1 June 2, 2007, 03:01 PM

With the appointment of Mohammad Ashraful as Bangladesh captain, Bangladesh cricket has entered into a new era. This is the first time a cricketer who made his debut in Test playing Bangladesh team is awarded captaincy.

Ashraful made his debut in April 11, 2001 in Bullawayo. Mashrafe made is debut in November 2001 in Chittagong against the same opposition.

Ashraful is 5th Captain of Bangladesh Test team, all previous 4 captains played ICC Trophy for Bangladesh.

Old generations transformed Bangladesh from associate country's level to Test playing level. Kudos to them for their achievement, now it's time to look forward.

I hope the new generation will bring new thinking in the team and Test generations will take Bangladesh within the leading 5 teams of world cricket.

Hat's off to the younger generations.

rah · #2 June 2, 2007, 03:49 PM

this is now a realli a beginning of a new era

Ashfaque · #3 June 2, 2007, 03:54 PM

thats good news for the Bangladesh Cricket and also for the future of Bangaldesh Cricket.Player like Ashraful and Mortoza r more positive in attitude and mentaly strong. Hope they can bring these qualities to the team.

Wish both of them Good Luck and also the Bangladesh Cricket Team

cricman · #4 June 2, 2007, 04:17 PM

Is it safe for me to say that the term "Respectable Defeat" will be exterminated? I know we'll have our fair share of Huge defeats but I hope with Ashraful and Masri leading us we won't concede defeat if a team scores 300. I'm pretty sure everyone will a see a different vibe coming from us because of the new leaders.

gatekeeper · #5 June 3, 2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cricman
Is it safe for me to say that the term "Respectable Defeat" will be exterminated?

One can only hope...

Rubu · #6 June 2, 2007, 05:28 PM

Umm!

Rajin was made captain of the national team and he was debuted in test in Pakistan. So, technically, there is some problem Miraz Bhai.

Miraz · #7 June 2, 2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubu
Umm!

Rajin was made captain of the national team and he was debuted in test in Pakistan. So, technically, there is some problem Miraz Bhai.

Rajin never captained Bangladesh in Test. he was a makeshift captain in ICCT 2004 due to injury of Bashar.

Miraz · #8 June 2, 2007, 05:31 PM

What a turnaround of fate

25 April 2006 : Ashraful axed for 2nd ODI against Australia
3 May 2006 :

Ashraful's poor run of form : Ashraful off to Liverpool for league cricket
19 November 2006 : Ashraful dropped from Bangladesh team against Zimbabwe
26 November 2006 : Ashraful earns international recall
8 April 2007 : Ashraful guides Bangladesh to victory against South Africa
30 April 2007 : Ashraful appointed vice captain of Bangladesh
2 June 2007 : Ashraful named Bangladesh captain

He earned the captaincy, hopefully he will keep it with performances.

Sohel · #9 June 2, 2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Miraz
What a turnaround of fate

25 April 2006 : Ashraful axed for 2nd ODI against Australia
3 May 2006 :

Ashraful's poor run of form : Ashraful off to Liverpool for league cricket
19 November 2006 : Ashraful dropped from Bangladesh team against Zimbabwe
26 November 2006 : Ashraful earns international recall
8 April 2007 : Ashraful guides Bangladesh to victory against South Africa
30 April 2007 : Ashraful appointed vice captain of Bangladesh
2 June 2007 : Ashraful named Bangladesh captain

He earned the captaincy, hopefully he will keep it with performances.

that's the ticket.

rah · #10 June 3, 2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Miraz
What a turnaround of fate

25 April 2006 : Ashraful axed for 2nd ODI against Australia
3 May 2006 :

Ashraful's poor run of form : Ashraful off to Liverpool for league cricket
19 November 2006 : Ashraful dropped from Bangladesh team against Zimbabwe
26 November 2006 : Ashraful earns international recall
8 April 2007 : Ashraful guides Bangladesh to victory against South Africa
30 April 2007 : Ashraful appointed vice captain of Bangladesh
2 June 2007 : Ashraful named Bangladesh captain

He earned the captaincy, hopefully he will keep it with performances.

now that realli is a u_turn in some1's career. just hope he keeps on goin forward and doesnt make anotha wrong turn in his career

gatekeeper · #11 June 3, 2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miraz
What a turnaround of fate

25 April 2006 : Ashraful axed for 2nd ODI against Australia
3 May 2006 :

Ashraful's poor run of form : Ashraful off to Liverpool for league cricket
19 November 2006 : Ashraful dropped from Bangladesh team against Zimbabwe
26 November 2006 : Ashraful earns international recall
8 April 2007 : Ashraful guides Bangladesh to victory against South Africa
30 April 2007 : Ashraful appointed vice captain of Bangladesh
2 June 2007 : Ashraful named Bangladesh captain

He earned the captaincy, hopefully he will keep it with performances.

I actualy think captaincy will enhance his performance. He seems to perform better under pressure and captaincy brings in its own share of weight.

Murad · #12 June 2, 2007, 07:52 PM

hope mashraful couple take us to the new level.. asha kori tara srilanka series a ekta win amader upohar dite parbe...

Warlock · #13 June 2, 2007, 09:35 PM

Perfect title- it reflects the whole attitude of the team pretty well. Hope gone are those days when we were happy to put up a good fight and find solace in losing.

Haradhon · #14 June 2, 2007, 09:52 PM

I saw the joy of Indians when they got Ashraful out; he still poses a threat until he is out. A little more patience while batting will make him a better captain than Bashar

Trigger_Tiger · #15 June 3, 2007, 02:26 AM

It is pretty unnecessary to open up so many topics dealing witht he same subject matter.

yaseer · #16 June 3, 2007, 04:01 AM

ya...beginning of a new generation....who brought them up by playing against Test opossitions......hope this will bring all the possitivity in the team that was missing in the previous era......

oracle · #17 June 3, 2007, 04:07 AM

Things are gonna get tougher. We are at the stage of BD's cricket where we should be drawing more test matches just to keep up with the standard. Also, expect less shock wins as opponents will have sized us up.

Shafin · #18 June 3, 2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by oracle
Things are gonna get tougher. We are at the stage of BD's cricket where we should be drawing more test matches just to keep up with the standard. Also, expect less shock wins as opponents will have sized us up.

We are not shocked by wins Now a Days

israr · #19 June 3, 2007, 07:56 AM

Alhamdullilah, I am very much young enough to witness this era and even insha'Allah the brighter generations to come, but it all depends on Almighty Allah, whether I am fortunate enough to see my country's development in all aspects before my death.

Rabz · #20 June 3, 2007, 08:02 AM

New era..
New beginning...

cant wait for the SL test series to see how it works...

Luvlee_nik · #21 June 3, 2007, 08:59 AM

OMG!!! this is the real thing!!! ashraful is gonna make history!!! OMG!! i cant believe it....im scared

i dont like new things, but if its for the best..........maybe

BanCricFan · #22 June 3, 2007, 09:24 AM

Its a new dawn, its a new day...and I'm feeling good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBy4QXAAil8

Congrats and well wishes goes out to the two Real Tigers;
The SMASHING Ash & Mash!

zia · #23 June 3, 2007, 10:24 AM

Above all consistency will save the game not the captaincy!

Miraz · #24 June 3, 2007, 01:11 PM

The new captain at his old place, Ashraful went to meet Wahidul Gani at Pallima Sangshad, Khilgaon.
From DS

TigerRoar · #25 June 3, 2007, 01:23 PM

I disagree with my fellow Tiger fans that this is a new era. I think we will continue to struggle and be beaten black in blue in test matches.

Ashraful is hardly a useful test player, let alone captain. Our real new era will start after all the lessons have been learnt during Ashraful's tenure. Then our next captain will be more skillful.

Before we start celebrating, I should warn my Bangla brothers not to expect anything but DEFEAT. In ODI it may be a different story since it is a hit and miss game, and we might sneak out a few wins against the top teams.