BCB defends Tigers

[nakedzero]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board boss has denied that the national team cricketers could not perform well as they enjoyed an overnight concert and attended a kebab party before two of their World Cup matches.

"It's totally wrong," A H M Mostafa Kamal told reporters after a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on sports ministry on Thursday.

Committee chairman Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Rasel in the committee's last meeting on Apr 21 had said the Tigers were suffering from stomach-upset following a kebab party they had attended ahead of their humiliating defeat against South Africa.

He also claimed the players also watched an overnight concert before the match against West Indies.

The BCB chief said: "Bangladesh won against Ireland in their match after the concert on Feb 24."

He also said it was not the BCB's duty to oversee what the players were doing, but of the team management's. "As the president, my duty is to keep the system in place. We're successful in organising the event," he said.

Bangladesh co-hosted the month-long event along with India and Sri Lanka.

Kamal claimed the players did well. "There's fifty percent success — we outplayed in three matches out of six."

The tigers were under fire after they were bundled out for just 58 runs by the West Indies. Later, South Africa bowled them out for just 78.

Asked about the low scores, he said: "Pakistan and Sri Lanka also suffered the same setback. I don't expect better performance in such a short period."

But he said he was sad that Tigers failed to reach the quarterfinals.

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[Ajfar]

Amar bhai tumar bhai Lotus bhai Lotus bhai. Lotus bhai tumi egeiye cholo, amra achi tumar sathe!

[Tigers_eye]

400 koti taka'r hishab chaisey. HHS.
Lighting dekhish nai?

Hai rey Bangali...

Ekta notun academy setup kora jaito easily and some (anywhere Chit, Khulna, Sylhet; or even make the other facilities better).

[Banglaguy]

50% success... I see where JS got his mentality from.

[Zunaid]

BCB is NOT defending the tigers - it is only defending itself and deflecting blame elsewhere.

The bigger issue is why are our national cricketers allowed to roam around on the eve of these big games and do not have a strictly enforced curfew? Professional teams all over the world have strict pre-game disciplinary measures which are strictly enforced. Yes, by the coach but the coach is also publicly supported by the management.

There is something seriously wrong here. Not just with the coaching and management but with the players in their cavalier attitude. They have a long way to go before they can call themselves professional athletes. All they are right now are spoilt-rotten pampered cry-babies. At least a bunch of them are.

[Biggus]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
BCB is NOT defending the tigers - it is only defending itself and deflecting blame elsewhere.

The bigger issue is why are our national cricketers allowed to roam around on the eve of these big games and do not have a strictly enforced curfew? Professional teams all over the world have strict pre-game disciplinary measures which are strictly enforced. Yes, by the coach but the coach is also publicly supported by the management.

There is something seriously wrong here. Not just with the coaching and management but with the players in their cavalier attitude. They have a long way to go before they can call themselves professional athletes. All they are right now are spoilt-rotten pampered cry-babies. At least a bunch of them are.

It's probably not the best idea to be goofing off the night before a game, especially during a once in four years event. We had the same problems with Andrew Symonds. Team rules and team solidarity have to respected. Whoever sanctioned this outing is a bit of a dill. The WC is a hard core tournament and you can't afford to take it lightly, especially if, like BD, you have to be at your best to progress further than the group stages. Slack effort, and it will be another four years before these guys get another shot. There's plenty of time to party afterwards.

[Isnaad]

First think is first- Kon mostishker taronay taara match er aage concert dekhte gesilo?????!!!! Suppose it didn't harm them, then also its terribly wrong!

[MarvinDaMartian]

We also need to investigate what was in that kebab .

[Jadukor]

We are having the 'Bangla guy' situation before the worldcup all over again... every single news article doesn't need a new thread, it would be a lot more interesting if thread openers would actually read the article and then provide their input/key points to generate some form of discussion

[mar umpire]

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
400 koti taka'r hishab chaisey. HHS.
Lighting dekhish nai?

Hai rey Bangali...

Ekta notun academy setup kora jaito easily and some (anywhere Chit, Khulna, Sylhet; or even make the other facilities better).

Very expensive kebab parties...................

[lamisa]

they did go to a kebab party. but i think they came back in time. but "2" of the players did go to a holud and stayed there till 2 am as per the rumours

[nakedzero]

Originally Posted by zunaid
bcb is not defending the tigers - it is only defending itself and deflecting blame elsewhere.

The bigger issue is why are our national cricketers allowed to roam around on the eve of these big games and do not have a strictly enforced curfew? Professional teams all over the world have strict pre-game disciplinary measures which are strictly enforced. Yes, by the coach but the coach is also publicly supported by the management.

There is something seriously wrong here. Not just with the coaching and management but with the players in their cavalier attitude. They have a long way to go before they can call themselves professional athletes. All they are right now are spoilt-rotten pampered cry-babies. At least a bunch of them are.

পোলা তো নয় যেন আগুনের-ই গোলা -- এই নাচন-কুদন দৃশ্য বারবার চোখে ভেসে উঠে , যেটা উদ্ভোদনী অনুষ্ঠানে আমাদের একজন খেলোয়ার কে দেখেছিলাম করতে

[Shakil_TX]

Originally Posted by MarvinDaMartian
We also need to investigate what was in that kebab .

Absolutely. There must be a thorough investigation to find out "Kababer moddhe haddi chilo naki Haddir moddhe kabab chilo??" Damn those kababs! They are so good!!

[cricadda]

NO comment........But all i am gona say......party not for bangali.....try to understand mostoffffa. Khaise dal paise kabab......amon to hobeieeeeeeeeeeee.

[auntu]

Originally Posted by lamisa
they did go to a kebab party. but i think they came back in time. but "2" of the players did go to a holud and stayed there till 2 am as per the rumours

Absolutely unacceptable.

[roman]

Boli team management ki tokhon naak e tel diye ghumassilo na tarao player der shathe kabab voje besto silo???

[Rabz]

Raat 2 ta porjonto holud e thakle to khelae lal e marbo.
Ar sh*la amra shara raat ghumate parina tension e, shokal e mathe giye hazir.

I want my paisa ferot.

[Naimul_Hd]

Originally Posted by Rabz
Raat 2 ta porjonto holud e thakle to khelae lal e marbo.
Ar sh*la amra shara raat ghumate parina tension e, shokal e mathe giye hazir.

I want my paisa ferot.

i want my bloody A$ ferot.

Airfare+ 2 mnths job $$+ Match ticket price ei shob er bodole team amake ei dilo...

[auntu]

^^^ Absolutely right Rabiul bhai. I feel like betrayed.

[MarvinDaMartian]

The players need an Army Drill sergeant. And what can I say about BCB? এই ডারউইনের বাচ্চা বান্দরগুলি কোনদিন মানুষ হবেনা।

[Rabz]

Originally Posted by auntu
^^^ Absolutely right Rabiul bhai. I feel like betrayed.

Just betrayed ??
I feel like cheated and violated.

[Banglaguy]

Well let the players live a little, their lives are not solely based on cricket, they do have friends, families and they deserve to enjoy life. On the other hand, 2 am is to late for any job, be it in a office, or a cricket match. Cricketers do not live and breath cricket, they just play it, and they try their best...

[MarvinDaMartian]

The players are human being. There is nothing wrong with going to parties. To be frank their personal life is not a matter as long as it does not have an impact on their professional life.

[roman]

Originally Posted by MarvinDaMartian
The players are human being. There is nothing wrong with going to parties. To be frank their personal life is not a matter as long as it does not have an impact on their professional life.

and you think the over night party had no effect on their professional life? Remember 78 and 58?

[Electrequiem]

WTF is a "Kebab Party?"