Celebrating the 12th man - the fans

**Zunaid** · #1 February 25, 2011, 11:26 AM

I do believe a huge contribution to our win tonight has been the support of the fans who stayed with the team till the end. I saw the same spirit, belief and support when I was at the stadium during the opening match, India vs Bangladesh. Though we lost, I hope to share a small taste of what the fans are like and what it is to be rooting for Bangladesh at SBNS. I could not take HQ videos and pictures inside the stadium as the ICC gate Nazi wouldn't let my dSLR in. My phone charge was rapidly diminishing so you see all the video's I've got.

betaar · #2 February 25, 2011, 11:28 AM

This what I just said in a different thread. I know my statement could spark arguement but I fear I'm right.

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Originally Posted by betaar
I am just speechless seeing our fans at the stadium. It's like as if over night they became so well behaved and know how to cheer the players. Does it have anything to do with the fact that they may be from well off families (given the price of the tix); therefore, are more educated and well mannered compared to the usual crowd that we have in usual not so important games? I know crowd that are always there with Bangladesh irrespective of the importance of the match deserve to attend all games but when it comes to WC, support for the team alone does not give one the affordibility, wallet does which is directly related to one's means.

Dilscoop · #3 February 25, 2011, 11:29 AM

No muzik

**Zunaid** · #4 February 25, 2011, 11:31 AM

Let's not deconstruct the whos or the whys. Let us all celebrate irrespective of the size of our wallets.

There were 50-70 thousand people outside SBNS on the eve of the opening game. The ones without tickets. They were their hooting and hollering and celebrating Bangladesh cricket. Not all had a fat wallet.

**Zunaid** · #5 February 25, 2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilscoop
No muzik

This was a quick graft to put it up right now. Suggest a good music - I have more pictures and more shows will follow.

kalpurush · #6 February 25, 2011, 11:37 AM

Many thanks Zunaid bhai for sharing the video.

Regardless of class, we all love our Tigers IMO. Cricket is our passion - no other games gave our fans so much to cheer what cricket did.

betaar · #7 February 25, 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
This was a quick graft to put it up right now. Suggest a good music - I have more pictures and more shows will follow.

You may want to take the bhua, bhua part out; otherwise, it could tick of our beloved coaches.

Dilscoop · #8 February 25, 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
This was a quick graft to put it up right now. Suggest a good music - I have more pictures and more shows will follow.

I am Coming Home - D.D.M

betaar · #9 February 25, 2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zunaid
Let's not deconstruct the whos or the whys. Let us all celebrate irrespective of the size of our wallets.

There were 50-70 thousand people outside SBNS on the eve of the opening game. The ones without tickets. They were their hooting and hollering and celebrating Bangladesh cricket. Not all had a fat wallet.

Z bhai (now that I saw your pic I guess it's safe to call you that),
I'd totally agree, it was stupid of me......been up all night and now too excited to sleep almost like everyone here....my judgement is getting rather hasty.

Alchemist · #10 February 25, 2011, 11:41 AM

Thanks Boss for sharing the video!

From this huge support base, I believe we can get some more quality players like Shakib and Tamim in the near future. But, our talent hunting program need to be managed wisely.

Can BCB find the right set of people and resources to perform this job in the near future?

**Zunaid** · #11 February 25, 2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by betaar
You may want to take the bhua, bhua part out; otherwise, it could tick of our beloved coaches.

I love the bhua. That's so mild compared to the boos and more you'll hear in the football stadiums out in my new country. If anyone has ever been to my beloved Eagle's home and the old Veterans stadium - bhua bhua chat is like a lover's kiss.

**Zunaid** · #12 February 25, 2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by betaar
Z bhai (now that I saw your pic I guess it's safe to call you that),
I'd totally agree, it was stupid of me......been up all night and now too excited to sleep almost like everyone here....my judgement is getting rather hasty.

+1

I appreciate your public post.

Night_wolf · #13 February 25, 2011, 11:45 AM

Fans..u rock..BD team is lucky to have u

MohammedC · #14 February 25, 2011, 12:23 PM

Today hearing one of the greatest critics Sir Ian Botham saying we could fill SBNS twice, if the stadium had the right capacity, made my day.

No matter how slow our progress is in international cricket, the support will always remain strong.

**Zunaid** · #15 February 26, 2011, 01:10 AM

And here's one from goru from last night:

kalpurush · #16 February 26, 2011, 01:37 AM

WOW!! Love it. Thanks Boss

**Zunaid** · #17 February 26, 2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kalpurush
WOW!! Love it. Thanks Boss

Thank goru for this one.

F6_Turbo · #18 February 26, 2011, 01:52 AM

I reside in Dhanmondi...where? Let's just say a stones throw away from the Lake...and the post match celebrations would have done a Super Bowl, Champions League win justice

Traffic brought to a complete standstill(thank God, it was a friday night), and chants that went on well into the night...

@betaar - your analysis of the situation is completely off...ticket prices were high, especially those who bought from scalpers...but the noise, the roar you hear is not from the well off....the backbone of this country are the poor..the masses, and the crowd yesterday reflected that.

WarWolf · #19 February 26, 2011, 01:53 AM

Wonderful crowd.

Ahmed_B · #20 February 26, 2011, 02:28 AM

Great video Z bhai!!

Dilscoop · #21 February 26, 2011, 02:45 AM

That victory lap showed (- even for a win against Irl) how this certain win means to Bangladesh and Bangladesh cricket team. Opponent didn't matter, team celebrated like we made the Semis. That victory lap showed that our team noticed, and realized the different atmosphere in the stands. I mean it's always a full house in any Bangladeshi cricket match in Bangladesh, but the last 2 matches felt way larger and louder, even though the crowd amount was about 10k smaller. Hell, old men flew from all over to watch the game from the stadium. So Ian Pont's request to fans was heard, and it is time to repay the fans.

See of Green and Red.

SMHasan · #22 February 27, 2011, 04:52 AM

Thanks.

It was amazing being at the stadium. Those who went there they know how it was.

Nafis 1718 · #23 February 27, 2011, 05:03 AM

I downloaded both of the vdos,they r amazing!!!

Tiger Manc · #24 February 27, 2011, 08:04 AM

Amazing atmosphere!! Thanks for sharing. Now I've got a taste of what the atmosphere and fans are like!

cricman · #25 March 2, 2011, 03:56 PM

A few days old but still

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Bangladesh fans support their team in the most passionate and vocal manner, the like I have never seen before at a sporting fixture.

- Andrew White, Ireland All Rounder

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cric...nd/9408770.stm