Looking Ahead: England Test Series Squad

[al Furqaan]

i think we're about to get drilled in the caribbean. in light of that, i'd rather focus on real cricket, a format where we've shown even realer game in recent months.

i'm really excited about this series, and this time there is at least a shred of sanity in that excitement. our batting lineup no longer looks clueless, and while our bowling is quite thin, batting will stretch contests to a 5th day.

so here is my list of the 15 that should sail to her majesty's island.

Tamim Iqbal - auto choice - i'd like to see a 100 at lords, and then some more
Shakib al Hasan - auto choice - i'd like to see a ten-fer and him outbowling swann.
Mushfiqur Rahim - auto choice - please don't keep wicket, at least to the spinners
Mahmudullah - auto choice - i'd like to see some big fifties (70+) and a few wickets
Junaid Siddique - auto choice - i want to see the fight he had at mirpur
Shafiul Islam - auto choice - i think he will like the england surfaces
Jahirul Islam - lets see what he has to offer
Rubel Hossain - lets hope he's luckier this time around
Naeem Islam - auto choice - i think he's got the goods and is read to make a delivery
Talha Jubair - been doing it at domestic level for years now, deserves a fair trail
Shahadat Hossain - no one else is present, might as well take him
Enamul Haque - at least he won't stray down leg 3 times an over
Shurawardy Shuvo - deserves a chance since i can't think of anyone else
Imrul Kayes - don't want him in the XI, but he'll be a backup
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[al Furqaan]

could not come up with a 15th man...

[Aritro]

I'd take Mahbubul Alam, he might give a good account of himself in swing-friendly conditions.

[M.H.Rubel]

1.TIK
2.IMRUL(no better option left)
3.Junaid
4.Mushy
5.Riyad
6.Shakib
7.Naeem
8.Shagir+
9.Suhrawardy/Shahadat
10.Shafiul
11.Rubel
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12.Jahurul
13.Shahadat
14.Another Pacer will decide after A team match.

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[unda_bhai]

man finish one series first.

[al-Sagar]

junaed has suffered an injury. he has his hand bandaged and it will be opened on 3rd may. he was scheduled to join the squad on 5th may.

enamul injured his wrist and out of the Fc matches againt SA

anyway this my squad of 15

tamim
imrul/jahurul
junaid/shamsur rahman shuvo
mushfiq
riadh
shakib
naeeem
shafiul
shahadat/suhrawardi shuvo
rubel
robin/talha

if junaid is not fit then nazimuddin.

no ash, aftab and raj

[M.H.Rubel]

Junaid injured means good time waiting for Jahuru.He will be the ultimate choice in the playing 11!! Shamsur Rahman and SN has a good chance to get a call.

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[AK420]

Forget it. You could have post this after THE T20 WC, not now

[Equinox]

Shakib Al Hasan*
Mushfiqur Rahim
Tamim Iqbal
Imrul Kayes
Zohirul Islam
Zunaed Siddique
Mahmudullah
Naeem Islam
Shuhrawardy Shuvo
Mashrafe Mortaza (if he wants to go)
Shahadat Hossain
Rubel Hossain
Shafiul Islam
Mahbubul Alam

Reserves: Nazimuddin, Shahriar Nafees, Dhiman Ghosh, Shuvagoto Hom, Talha Jubaer

[al-Sagar]

i think the squad will be announced soon. may be tomorrow

[AsifTheManRahman]

Tamim Iqbal, Zunaed Siddique, Jahirul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Nayeem Islam, Mahmudullah Riyad, Sohrawardy Shuvo, Rubel Hossain (useless), Shafiul Islam (useless), Mahbubul Alam (useless), Enamul Haque, Imrul Kayes, Nazmul Hossain (don't want to go with too many new players), another pacer (mostly to warm the bench, but not Shahadat).

[al-Sagar]

Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
Tamim Iqbal, Zunaed Siddique, Jahirul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Nayeem Islam, Mahmudullah Riyad, Sohrawardy Shuvo, Rubel Hossain (useless), Shafiul Islam (useless), Mahbubul Alam (useless), Enamul Haque, Imrul Kayes, Nazmul Hossain (don't want to go with too many new players), another pacer (mostly to warm the bench, but not Shahadat).

najmul got selected for A team for odi's so may be he is not going.

shahadat may go and may be SN the surprise who has expereince!!! of playing in english conditions.

if tamim is not fit, also junaid injured we may see the most technically incapable pair in the history opening in tests. IMRUL an SN

[AsifTheManRahman]

Knowing that we're playing in England, I wouldn't mind giving Rasel a go as third/fourth pacer, although his Test stats are crap.

[zainab]

After Wednesday's match, the boys will be headed to England for much need practice before the tour starts, I hope that Zunaid will be able to join them as soon as his hand is healed.

[Imteaz]

I think we will need Ashraful’s experience. Yes he doesn't know how to use that but there is a thing called natural instinct.

It will not be wise if we do not have 2/3 experienced player in our batting line up (Ashraful, Aftab, Shariar Nafees, Nafees Iqbal, Alok Kapali etc). With Tamim & Shakib we need 1/2 of those who already have experience about English condition. Allow new talent but please don’t ignore experience.

[Equinox]

ODI squad for Asia Cup (sorry I just need to get this off my mind):
Tamim Iqbal
Imrul Kayes
Mohammad Ashraful
Mushfiqur Rahim+
Shakib Al Hasan*
Alok Kapali
Mahmudullah
Naeem Islam
Mashrafe Mortaza
Shafiul Islam
Abdur Razzak

Zohirul Islam, Shamsur Rahman, Mohammad Shuhrawardy, Rubel Hossain

[al-Sagar]

Originally Posted by Equinox
ODI squad for Asia Cup (sorry I just need to get this off my mind):
Tamim Iqbal
Imrul Kayes
Mohammad Ashraful
Mushfiqur Rahim+
Shakib Al Hasan*
Alok Kapali
Mahmudullah
Naeem Islam
Mashrafe Mortaza
Shafiul Islam
Abdur Razzak

Zohirul Islam, Shamsur Rahman, Mohammad Shuhrawardy, Rubel Hossain

u made a jump from english test series to asia cup.

anyway i want to see how our A team fairs agaist SA and WI A teams. if everything goes alright i think this can be our team in Asia Cup

Tamim
SR Shubho
Nazimuddin
Mushfiqur Rahim
Shakib
Riadh
Naeem
Suhrawardi Shubho
Shafiul
Mashrafe
Rasel

bench: zahurul (backup opener, one down), alok (keeps pressure on riadh and naeem), Rubel (backup pacer), Mosharaf Rubel (backup spinner)

[M.H.Rubel]

Originally Posted by Imteaz
I think we will need Ashraful’s experience. Yes he doesn't know how to use that but there is a thing called natural instinct.

It will not be wise if we do not have 2/3 experienced player in our batting line up (Ashraful, Aftab, Shariar Nafees, Nafees Iqbal, Alok Kapali etc). With Tamim & Shakib we need 1/2 of those who already have experience about English condition. Allow new talent but please don’t ignore experience.

I think best way of utilizing this vastly talented player is use him in short versions and give him lot of chance to play in domestic FC matches.I think his main problem is he need to learn consistency by playing longer version matches.

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[Imteaz]

Originally Posted by M.H.Rubel
I think best way of utilizing this vastly talented player is use him in short versions and give him lot of chance to play in domestic FC matches.I think his main problem is he need to learn consistency by playing longer version matches.

It is generalized for all newcomer. Everyone should be allowed to play shorter version and should play lot of FC (3/4 days match, not List A cricket) matches in domestic level. Also let that players to play some international FC matches.

Here, we are discussing about English tour just after 1/2 months. We do not have time to do above now. Select 14/15 players squad. Include new talent but must keep some of experienced players. If we go with a batting line up consists complete inexperienced about English condition, I think we will do a mistake.

[Rifat]

well,

Regardless of Whether we get creamed or not, it is always good to prepare in advance. Good job Al-Furqaan and Equinox for their time and effort!