Interview with Ian Pont

[riankhan]

Originally Posted by nsd3
I believe, the questions are gathered. Looking forward to the interview being published.

Or
যুনাইদ ভাই মনে হয় চান্স পাচ্ছে না ......পন্ট এর কাছে

[Naimul_Hd]

Originally Posted by riankhan
Or
যুনাইদ ভাই মনে হয় চান্স পাচ্ছে না ......পন্ট এর কাছে

পন্ট বইলেন না ...ইয়ান বলেন !! পন্ট বললে সে আবার মাইন্ড করে !!!
FB এ যেভাবে সবাই কে বাশ মারা শুরু করছে...তাতে যুনাইদ ভাই এর চান্স পাওয়াটা একটু ক্ষীন মনে হচ্ছে !

[Zunaid]

It's on but I am trying to see if I can schedule a face-to-face during my visit to Dhaka this winter.

[Dilscoop]

That's why you go to chat not MT, so you can learn these stuff.

[Zunaid]

Originally Posted by Dilscoop
That's why you go to chat not MT, so you can learn these stuff.

Don't tell them about the other thing I told you.

[riankhan]

Originally Posted by naimul_hd
পন্ট বইলেন না ...ইয়ান বলেন !! পন্ট বললে সে আবার মাইন্ড করে !!!
fb এ যেভাবে সবাই কে বাশ মারা শুরু করছে...তাতে যুনাইদ ভাই এর চান্স পাওয়াটা একটু ক্ষীন মনে হচ্ছে !

ইদানিং কালে ইয়ান এর বয়ান দেখা হইনি, যাই......fb রায়ান এ জয়েন করে দেখি......ব্যাপার টা কি!

[Dilscoop]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Don't tell them about the other thing I told you.

What other thing? ... oh yeah! The other thing. Yes yes.

[Haru-party]

what other thing???

[Zunaid]

Just to keep you all in a tizzy - we are going to publish the interview in a day or two ....

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Just to keep you all in a tizzy - we are going to publish the interview in a day or two ....

i am excited!!!

[Rifat]

Ian Pont is such a down to earth person, He accept everyone's Request on Facebook.

If you really wanted to interview him, it should have been very very easy.

[Zunaid]

Originally Posted by Rifat
Ian Pont is such a down to earth person, He accept everyone's Request on Facebook.

If you really wanted to interview him, it should have been very very easy.

Yeah, he is very transparent and open.

BTW - what do you mean "if you really wanted to interview him"? Damn it, who forced me to interview Ian!

Anyway - he graciously answered many questions and we are getting the interview ready to publish tomorrow. We could only take a small subset of the questions, otherwise he would have had to spend the rest of his tenure answering us.

[Rifat]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Yeah, he is very transparent and open.

BTW - what do you mean "if you really wanted to interview him"? Damn it, who forced me to interview Ian!

Anyway - he graciously answered many questions and we are getting the interview ready to publish tomorrow. We could only take a small subset of the questions, otherwise he would have had to spend the rest of his tenure answering us.

lol, yeah, I instead should have said that He is such a down to earth person that I bet anyone could interview him with facebook chat

[Habib]

Waiting for the interview.

[jisaan]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Just to keep you all in a tizzy - we are going to publish the interview in a day or two ....

have been waiting for this so eagerly...
thanks in advance for your efforts

[Zunaid]

It's live:

"The secret of being able to bowl fast comes from two things only.." - An Interview with Ian Pont

Dr. Zunaid Kazi

Arriving just a few weeks before the New Zealand tour, Bangladesh's new bowling coach Ian Pont has brought about much anticipation and excitement in the fan universe. On the back of two huge series wins against New Zealand and Zimbabwe, the fans are eager to see what Coach Pont's charges will deliver during the upcoming World Cup. He graciously spent some virtual time with BanglaCricket's Zunaid Kazi, answering some of the most pressing fan questions.


Read article »

[Naimul_Hd]

Originally Posted by Naimul_Hd
Here are my questions...will be very happy if you can ask any of them !

1. How is the preparation going on ? Are you satisfied with the progress of our fast bowlers ?


6. In this short period, what are the weaknesses that you have noticed in our bowlers ? and how are you working on those ?


7. If you are given 2 years Contract as Bowling Coach, what will be you goals and how do you want to achieve those ?


8. Do you have any future plan to be Head Coach of Bangladesh ? or just happy being as Bowling Coach ?


9. Apart from National team players, have you got any chance to watch any other bowlers in domestic league who seem to be promising ? (i knw...one player that he already mentioned... Rabbi)


10. Where do you want to see Bangladesh Team after 5 years ?

nice to see above questions were asked. Thanks Zunaid bhai....it was really good interview :brother_hug:

[Zunaid]

Here is something I would like to highlight:

BC: Would you be interested in extending your contract past the WC? If yes, what would be your short- and long-term goals and how would you go about achieving them?

IP: I have no plans at this stage since my contract only covers me up to the end of the world cup and it is entirely up to the board whether they wish to re-engage my services. The difficulty always is that other jobs come up and people get approached a few months ahead. I have a highly successful academy in the UK, too. So it's impossible to discuss any plans long term. I am only focused on the world cup now and delivering as best I can to the squad.

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Read the part in bold. I believe it is to our benefit to re-sign Ian as soon as possible. The Board must act now! Remember what happened to McInnes. You do not decide once the contract has expired, you decide way before that. No one waits for a contract to be over before looking for the next gig. I think we should make a concerted effort to let the powers that be know that they must act NOW.

[Rifat]

Originally Posted by Zunaid
Here is something I would like to highlight:



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Read the part in bold. I believe it is to our benefit to re-sign Ian as soon as possible. The Board must act now! Remember what happened to McInnes. You do not decide once the contract is expire, you decide way before that. No one waits for a contract to be over before looking for the next gig. I think we should make a concerted effort to let the powers that be know that they must act NOW.

Totally agree

Doc, please make a petition thread about this....
BC Fans have a lot of power, let's use it!

[Night_wolf]

IP: If I had to categorize each bowler I would say this: Mash gives you smart bowling, Shafiul gives you swing bowling, Rubel gives you pace bowling and Nazmul gives you controlled bowling.

thats a nice way to put it

[Zunaid]

Originally Posted by Rifat
Totally agree

Doc, please make a petition thread about this....
BC Fans have a lot of power, let's use it!

You thought of it - take the lead, man! Every fan has equal value. Go for it!

[Naimul_Hd]

^ we, fans, know Ian's intention but how can we convey this message to our "matha mota" BCB admins ? BCB are waiting for WC performances but I am afraid, that would be too late to retain Ian, if not Siddons and JF.

we fan can mail to BCB and ask them to act quickly regarding future contract of Ian and JF. Even though, i wonder, that will work or not.

[ammark]

Thanks Doc. Very insightful and comprehensive read. Muchos Gracias.

[Night_wolf]

BC: Where do you see Bangladesh in 5 years?

IP: I was speaking to someone from one of the opposition teams who said: "if Bangladesh could somehow sort out the way they mentally approach their cricket, they could be a top 4 team." The feeling is the talent is around in ODI cricket for Bangladesh to start the climb up the rankings. But as mentioned it is all about the mindset.

Thats the way to go..we have shakib with this kind of mind state now Tamim is there..soon other 9 will follow

[Night_wolf]

The biggest thing I feel is the warmth of the people in Bangladesh though. Everyone has been great. It's hard not to like this country.

I toootaaaallly agree with ian!