Tiger Squad for Upcoming SA Series (Your Opinion) - Page 7

aklemalp · #**151** September 19, 2017, 11:15 AM

What is this news of Rubel not being allowed entry into SA?

Fazal · #**152** September 19, 2017, 02:15 PM

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What is this news of Rubel not being allowed entry into SA?

What he have done this time?

roman · #**153** September 19, 2017, 02:21 PM

Rubel was sent back home from Dubai airport. His name somehow matched with a notorious guy, so SA emigration didnt allow him in.

Fazal · #**154** September 19, 2017, 02:26 PM

From theDailyStar

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"There were some errors during Rubel's visa process which were actually made by the South African visa authorities. There are some issues with his date of birth which caused the problem. It will take another one or two days to resolve the situation and hopefully he will be able to reach South Africa before the Test series," Akram told media yesterday.

It was earlier learned that a person named Rubel Hossain was on the South African visa authorities' blacklist, which caused the confusion.

Yankees · #**155** September 21, 2017, 09:04 AM

Due to the inclusion of Riyad, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce my indefinite retirement from Bangladesh Test cricket fandom. Much like Shakib, I too need a break from this sh*t show. Much like Rubel, my fandom visa has also been denied.

There are many reasons, but Mullah is the straw that broke the tiger's back. Mullah has done nothing to justify his place in the team. Not since his drop from the team in Sri Lanka, and not since his inclusion in the team back in 2009. 1 test century after a decade of professional cricket is not even good enough to get into AFG C team. But I digress.

I cannot support a team that treats its loyal fans like complete and utter sh*t by continuously putting a subpar product out there. See you in the ODI portion of the tour.

anon4567 · #**156** September 22, 2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by aklemalp
What is this news of Rubel not being allowed entry into SA?

Rubel Hossain was denied entry to South Africa for a week after being confused with another Rubel Hossain from Bangladesh with the same name, DoB and other information and even looked similar who had commited criminal offences in SA. BCB had to prove that Rubel Hossain, the cricketer was not the same Rubel Hossain with a criminal record who was barred from entering South Africa.

http://www.cricket.com.au/news/rubel...ord/2017-09-22

I'd suspect its the case where many Bangladeshis who did not have a proper birth certificate got their birthdays defaulted to 01/01/YYYY on the passport, and Rubel Hossain is an extremely common name lol.

anon4567 · #**157** September 22, 2017, 09:32 AM

I love how the Aussies are making fun of Rubel's test stats on Cricket.com.au's Facebook post... As if the Marsh bros are modern day test legends.

RealSports · #**158** September 22, 2017, 09:49 AM

The sad thing is that despite Rubel's poor test stats, he still gets selected time and time again. I won't at all be surprised if he's selected for the test series. He's just a waste of space in the test team. I'll have him in ODIs though. Taskin is the biggest disappointment. All he seems to bring is the bounce factor. He's not that fast of a bowler. Don't expect much in this test series, as South Africa are expected to cruise this. South Africa shouldn't even bother using their best players for this series, but it seems like they will. At least sides are taking Bangladesh seriously now. Should've been a home series instead, and I believe South Africa will be touring India anyway later. Sometimes, I don't understand the sport of cricket.

Tigers_eye · #**159** September 26, 2017, 12:43 PM

Just a reminder:

The new rules are going to start with this test.

Umpires can send player(s) back.

Tigers_eye · #**160** September 26, 2017, 12:45 PM

LAWS OF CRICKET 2017 CODE:

1. Umpires can reward opposing team 5 runs or remove players for few overs or remainder of the game for excessive appeal, misbehavior etc. (4 levels of players misbehavior) (Time outs)

2. In review, were the decision is "umpire's call", you don't lose the review.

3. BAT SIZE: No bat can have edges more than 40mm. and thickness/depth of more than 67mm. Max width remains unchanged of 108mm.

4. BAT GROUNDED: Batsman will not be judged runout if he had grounded but when the bail was dislodged when the bat was in the air.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/video/clip?id=20311148

aklemalp · #**161** September 26, 2017, 12:49 PM

So, I am interested in sending those players to the dressing room. Does this mean that a team will field with minus 1 one player, as in footbal/soccer?

Tigers_eye · #**162** September 26, 2017, 01:18 PM

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So, I am interested in sending those players to the dressing room. Does this mean that a team will field with minus 1 one player, as in footbal/soccer?

I don't think so. I think the extra players will be replacing only as fielders.

aklemalp · #**163** September 26, 2017, 01:20 PM

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I don't think so. I think the extra players will be replacing only as fielders.

This is just for the lazy dudes who don't want to field.

5tonne · #**164** September 27, 2017, 06:36 AM

I don't like the sending away rule. The umpires already enjoy too much power in cricket. And there is the match referee. The demerit points system is working well. Players are getting fines and match bans. There is no need for cricket to follow football. Cricket is not a contact sport. No one tackles anyone here.