Match Thread::Bangladesh v Sri Lanka at Dhaka, Mar 20, 2012 at 14:00 local (Asia Cup) - Page 3

nycpro96 · #51 March 18, 2012, 12:20 PM

Nazmul should come in for Shaf and even Abul for Rajib. Rajib sucks.

Navo · #52 March 18, 2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by simon
If our batsmen can't convert 50s to 100s we will never win regularly.
don't remember who said it but one of our batsman said after the win vs Ind that we need to get 100s because it's not everyday that 4-5 players will get 50s.

I think Jahurul Islam said it. He said what differentiates the very good teams from the decent ones is the ability of their top order to convert 50s to 100s on a regular basis. No longer can we be satisfied with the fact that our batsmen scored multiple 50s in a tournament!

playmaker · #53 March 18, 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
This is probably going to be one of the most difficult tests for our players in their careers so far. Another example would be when we had to beat SL with bonus points to be able to make the finals of the triangular tournament a few years ago. SL are the favorites by hundreds of miles and we will have to play out of our skins. It isn't as simple as many people are making it sound like.

I disagree, we have a higher chance as our players are all PUMPED up. Add to that SL has injuries, loss of form and tiredness. BD on the other hand has form and HOME SUPPORT

SL has to face 12 BDeshi not just 11

senman · #54 March 18, 2012, 12:52 PM

All the best in the match against SL, though am an Ind supporter, I don't want the All-time worst bowling attack to be playing again. Make BCCI to sack all bowlers, please win against SL.

BD seems a bit different, maybe the change in attitude, I hope they improve on it and don't go back to old ways. Win SL then beat Pak, you will be called minnows no more.

Rabz · #55 March 18, 2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by playmaker
I disagree, we have a higher chance as our players are all PUMPED up. Add to that SL has injuries, loss of form and tiredness. BD on the other hand has form and HOME SUPPORT

SL has to face 12 BDeshi not just 11

Bangladesh are to face 11 Lankans, 2 field umpires and 1 tv umpire.
Those extra 3 could make all the difference.

Tiger444 · #56 March 18, 2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
This is probably going to be one of the most difficult tests for our players in their careers so far. Another example would be when we had to beat SL with bonus points to be able to make the finals of the triangular tournament a few years ago. SL are the favorites by hundreds of miles and we will have to play out of our skins. It isn't as simple as many people are making it sound like.

It's a pressure situation and yes this is 1 of their biggest tests of all. We have always been the whipping boys of the subcontinent and never have been even close against the other teams in the Asia Cup and now we're 1 win away from being in the finals which would be a huge deal.

I wouldn't say that SL are the favorites by a hundred miles though. Yes on paper they are but on current form I would say they're not. They've played matches non stop and are getting tired and injured. So they're not the obvious favorites against us like they usually are. That being said though, we still have to win against them which isn't an easy task and our buys are going to have to play good cricket in order to beat them. Now is the time to show if our boys have turned in to men finally. We always ask this question after a win but many times they've proved that their still boys. Can they prove their men this time around? We shall see.

zsayeed · #57 March 18, 2012, 01:08 PM

KK

zsayeed · #58 March 18, 2012, 01:12 PM

Time to Unrelax NOW
NewAge

1iram1 · #59 March 18, 2012, 01:49 PM

InshaAllah Bangladesh will win this match.

Dilscoop · #60 March 18, 2012, 03:56 PM

After scoring 99 100s, Sachin takes extra day to practice...

I'm glad India won. Don't look for the easy way out. Your gotta earn it.

Equinox · #61 March 18, 2012, 05:11 PM

Expecting a performance completely on the other end of the spectrum. I hope I'm wrong but not too encouraged by how most of the team has been relaxing after the win. But I liked what Law had to say, the win is indeed pointless if we don't use it to spur us on to achieve greater things.

My XI:
Tamim
Nazim
Jahirul
Shakib
Riyad
Mushfiq
Nasir
Mashrafe
Razzak
Nazmul
Shahadat

cricheart · #62 March 18, 2012, 05:45 PM

Beating WC champion and runner up in a consecuitive match! Somhow I'm feeling I'm asking too much for this Bangladesh team as a fan.
May the force be with you guys.

simon · #63 March 18, 2012, 06:34 PM

Mahela & Dilshan are the main threat.
but not to forget Sanga,Tharanga who have been scooring a lot, Chandimal hasn't scored in the last 3 ODIs I guess so he will be low in confidence.
MAlinga is the only threatening bowler.

WorldCup11 · #64 March 18, 2012, 06:43 PM

Waiting for a headline like this "bangladesh put final nail in india's coffin"

TigerEz · #65 March 18, 2012, 06:55 PM

our boys seems relaxed

TigerEz · #66 March 18, 2012, 07:17 PM

My Xi:

Tamim
Nazim/Kayes
Jahurul
Mahmuddullah/Anamul
Shakib
Nasir
Mushfiq
Mashrafe
Shahadat/sunny
Nazmul
Lala

TIKBoss · #67 March 18, 2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by simon
Mahela & Dilshan are the main threat.
but not to forget Sanga,Tharanga who have been scooring a lot, Chandimal hasn't scored in the last 3 ODIs I guess so he will be low in confidence.
MAlinga is the only threatening bowler.

malinga is in terrible form, hopefully it stays that way

Rubu · #68 March 18, 2012, 07:41 PM

Form of Sri Lank does not matter. They have to so many player who can single handed screw us over. We have to focus on our own game and think that winning the game is the only acceptable outcome.

We beat them before, we can do it again.

Naimul_Hd · #69 March 18, 2012, 07:43 PM

With hard work, we badly need some luck in our favor.
Hay Allah help us

Naimul_Hd · #70 March 18, 2012, 07:44 PM

SL should rest Malinga, Dilshan, Mahela, Sangakara for this match and try some new faces

TigerEz · #71 March 18, 2012, 07:52 PM

nazmul vai ditto! they should !! i mean its only gonna help them...not like they gonna get rolled over by BD if they do but they should

TIKBoss · #72 March 18, 2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubu
Form of Sri Lank does not matter. They have to so many player who can single handed screw us over. We have to focus on our own game and think that winning the game is the only acceptable outcome.

We beat them before, we can do it again.

I think we are overrating Sri lanka, they are not as good as India or pakistan, hey have lost 12 series straight in a row including 4-1 against Pakistan and losing to Australia at home. They are good but not THAT good that we have to be intimidated by them.. just like Mushy didn't show too much respect to India we shouldn't show too much respect to any team, it just creates unnecessary fear. They might be better than us but we can surely beat them. None of their batsmen have outstanding records in odi like Indian batsmen do and same with their bowlers compared to pakistan.. they only have one very good bowler in malinga.

TIKBoss · #73 March 18, 2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Naimul_Hd
SL should rest Malinga, Dilshan, Mahela, Sangakara for this match and try some new faces

if we can beat a team with sachin, kohli, dhoni then I am sorry dilshan, mahela, sanga are not as good as them so we have nothing to worry about. We CAN and should beat their best team.

Navo · #74 March 18, 2012, 08:06 PM

They should watch footage of how they ran through half the side for less than 10 runs and draw inspiration from that! There's no Murali to save them this time!

TIKBoss · #75 March 18, 2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Navo
They should watch footage of how they ran through half the side for less than 10 runs and draw inspiration from that! There's no Murali to save them this time!

Murali was our chief destroyer with the ball and sometimes even with the bat!!