Bangladesh declares playing XI for the first Test, SN back, 3 pacers and 2 spinners

[Miraz]

Bangladesh has opted for 3 pacers and 2 spinners for the first Test. Shahriar Nafees is making his international return to bolstrer the batting line up. He will bat at no 3 position.

bangladesh XI

1. Tamim Iqbal
2. Imrul Kayes
3. Shahriar Nafees
4. Mohammad Ashraful
5. Roqibul Hasan
6. Shakib Al Hasan
7. Mushfiqur Rahim
8. Mahmudullah
9. Shahadat Hossain
10. Rubel Hossain
11. Shafiul Islam

[BD-Shardul]

Good team. Finally we have realized that one extra batsman would not do any good if the the other six can't. And I believe our Tigers are up for the battle and hope Shak wins the toss.

[Tiger Manc]

Wow! OMG that's exactly the line up I wanted. Finally I don't have any complaints with this.

[$hamrat]

really strong batting lineup. =D 3 openers is a real gud idea, but r 2 spinners really enuf?

[Shehwar]

Thats a solid batting line up. I dunno whats the thought behind 3 pacers but I hope it pays off. Really hope Shakib can manage the workload and not overbowl himself....

[Rifat]

excellent choice i am just hoping Shafiul has a good Debut, Shahadat lives up to his true form and Rubel Hossain can trouble the Indian batsmen.

no complaints from me...let's see how how the exclusion of Enammul Haque jr. plays out...

[Nadim]

Great

Finally we are playing 3 seamer in a match!!!

[tonoy]

I'm actually quite excited to see SN back after such long time. Hopefully, he will perform well to keep his spot in the test XI.

[Omio]

This is the team I already mentioned in other thread. I am happy with the team.
Best of luck for tiger.

[_Rafi_]

Robin would be better choice than one of Shahadat or Shafiul or Rubel. They all are same type of bowler who rely mostly pace and hit the deck hard. Robin inclusion would give the team more variation as he is a genuine swinger of call.
Btw it is good to see they picked 8 batsmen. Our no.8 batsman is Riad, the most solid batsman of bd in last tri-series.wow

[PoorFan]

Best team one could pick, now only need to win the toss. Lets the party begin.

[beshideshi]

This is probably our strongest test team at this moment. If any Bangladeshi team can challenge India, this has to be it
[expecting HUGE stuff from shahadat and Ashraful]

[magic boy]

glad to see Shahriar Nafees is back !!!

[Equinox]

I would replace Rubel with Robin.

[Tigers_eye]

We needed three pacers in Mirpur not in Chittagong. May be Indian's are the best players of the spinners and that would be playing right in to their hands but this wicket do need Enam Jr.

Hopefully Shahadat will be better than DPL. I am afraid.

[Nafi]

Perfect, SN is back playing at 3 down. Three pacers: Shahadat, Rubel and Rob..errr Shafiul
!!?!!?
Wtf!!!

i DONT KNOW WHETHER to be angry or embarrassed that Robin isnt playing








I better see some reverse swing from all three pace bowlers

[Tigers_eye]

A lot is depending on Sharapova.

[Neel Here]

so what's the story with mash ?

[nycpro96]

My lineup. Hope Rajib can lead with integrity, as the experienced pacer.

[M.H.Rubel]

Probably there are lot of grass on the truck so 3 pacers are playing.Its not a bad idea to make a grassy wicket.Very strong batting line up but i am afraid with the bowling i have little fait about this pace bowlers lets hope they will utilize the situation well.
And it will be a green track.
BTW if Riyad fail to support Shakib in that case definately we will feel deficiency of a spinner.

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[simon]

Actually during the time SN made his debut & played some good innings,i wasn't involved with crckt.
Since WC07 i started following.And tht's when SN started playing bad crckt & joined ICL.
So may be that's the reason why I don't undrstnd why so many of you are yelling about him.
Let's see how he does.

[PoorFan]

Originally Posted by M.H.Rubel
BTW if Riyad fail to support Shakib in that case definately we will feel deficiency of a spinner.

Right you are, hope he can do half of his WI job.

[cricket_dorshok]

this is the best team one can pick.
Good luck Tigers.

[BD-Shardul]

Originally Posted by Neel Here
so what's the story with mash ?

BCB is again sending him to Aus so that he can see his doctor. If his doctor gives the green light, he will play a match for Khulna in the NCL and if everything goes well, will lead Bangladesh against New Zealand.

[AsifTheManRahman]

Good to see three pacers - they've done the right thing.

But here's the other thing: I don't think Shafiul or even Rubel is ready for Test cricket yet, but there's obviously no use going there.