Match Thread-Bounce Back Test: Bangladesh vs South Arfica, Centurion, Nov 26-30, 2008

[Nafi]

great news Rokibul is getting a go, he was born for test cricket.

I just hope he comes at 100+/2 and not 30/2

[abz_786]

Arthur weighs bowling options

South Africa will pick either fast bowler Monde Zondeki or left-arm spinner Robin Peterson for the second Test against Bangladesh at the SuperSport Park in Centurion starting Wednesday. Mickey Arthur, the coach, said Zondeki, who has not played a Test in over three years but has been part of the squad in recent months, will make the XI if they opt for an all-pace attack on a seaming track.

"We haven't had a chance to look at the wicket - it's still covered, but once we've seen what the pitch looks like, we'll make a final decision," he said. "We've asked for a lot of grass on the pitch, and for the wicket to favour the seamers.

"Monde's been on tour with us for a while, and I would like to see him in action in a game," Arthur said. "If we find there's not much grass, we've got Robin standing by, but if there is a lot of grass, we'll go with an all-seam attack."

Arthur also said he would not prefer to go into the Test without a spinner. "For the past few years, the spinner has played an important role for us - a holding role in the first innings, and a wicket taking role in the second." Peterson, who played the away Tests in Bangladesh earlier this year, was added to the squad after Paul Harris broke his thumb during the first Test in Bloemfontein.

South Africa will be keen to maintain their 100% Test record against the visitors, and Arthur said the team's goal in the second Test was to be ruthless and clinical. "We want to concentrate on doing things right and continuing with the good habits we got into in England, to make sure we're ready for Australia. We won't be taking any short cuts in our preparation and our mental attitude."

Another problem for Arthur would be to give batsmen JP Duminy his first taste of Test cricket ahead of the challenging Australian tour. "We have a really settled top six at the moment," he said. "A lot of people have said JP should play and my question is, 'where do we fit him in'? We've got a top six that has been unbelievable."

Arthur expected Bangladesh to offer some resistance in the second Test, after they were rolled over by an innings and 129 runs in the first in Bloemfontein. "If there is a bit of grass on here, I'm hoping that our batters will be tested a little bit more and that our middle order gets some game time."

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/rsavb...ry/379526.html

[Rabz]

We are surely to do better this time around than last outting, or so i hope so.
but this would be too little too late.
just hold your grounds atleast boys.

[Nadim]

if we can score 300 plus in the 1st innings and atleast 200 in the second.i will be more than happy..go bd

[Nadim]

look at this pitch and realize how green is it?....janina ki hoibe.....i hope raqibul or sajedul one of them will come in for nayeem.......

[cricman]

84 all out

Top Scorer, Morne Morkels Extras

22-1, 27 2, 27-3. 37-4, 49-5, 61-6, 75-7, 81-8, 81-9, 84-10

[Tehsin]

No reason for SA to play Steyn in this match. My advise to them is to try an untested 18-19 year old just like BCB used to do. Free advise, they should consider it. Thik na? I am sure Steyn is ashamed of his success, i would be. Erokom easy pawa success er kono mullo nei. Save him for the Aussies.

[Tehsin]

BD batsmen needs to start practicing the ART of ducking under those short balls instead of putting the bat up in the air to protect their head. Just duck away.

[AsifTheManRahman]

Originally Posted by Tehsin
No reason for SA to play Steyn in this match. My advise to them is to try an untested 18-19 year old just like BCB used to do. Free advise, they should consider it. Thik na? I am sure Steyn is ashamed of his success, i would be. Erokom easy pawa success er kono mullo nei. Save him for the Aussies.

I'd rather lose 5 wickets to Steyn than 7 to an underage novice.

[AsifTheManRahman]

Originally Posted by tehsin
bd batsmen needs to start practicing the art of ducking under those short balls instead of putting the bat up in the air to protect their head. Just duck away.

বড়রা না বলা পর্যন্ত বসতে হয় না - জানেন না? স্টাইন/ক্যালিস/স্মিথ আমাদের ব্যাটস্‌ম্যানদের চাইতে কত বড় - ওদের সাথে কি দিনের আলোতে এতটা বেয়াদবি করা সাজে?

[hoodlum]

Bangladesh 1st Innings- 91/10
South Africa 1st Innings- 388/9 Dec.
Bangladesh 2nd Innings- 103/10

South Africa won by Innings and 194 runs

[cricman]

Originally Posted by AsifTheManRahman
I'd rather lose 5 wickets to Steyn than 7 to an underage novice.

I'd Rather Score 100 More runs off that Novice than Score 10 of Steyn

Who Was that Fast Medium pacer they played in the ODIS? We Scored alot of that guy

[Nocturnal]

numb feeling!!

[bangla-red]

Originally Posted by cricman
I'd Rather Score 100 More runs off that Novice than Score 10 of Steyn

Who Was that Fast Medium pacer they played in the ODIS? We Scored alot of that guy

Louw.

[sandpiper]

where is the "I have a feeling" thread ?

[Nadim]

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/rsavb...ch/298794.html

see the link above.....nz lost to SA by innings and 29 runs in this ground.im scared

[Rifat]

Originally Posted by Tehsin
No reason for SA to play Steyn in this match. My advise to them is to try an untested 18-19 year old just like BCB used to do. Free advise, they should consider it. Thik na? I am sure Steyn is ashamed of his success, i would be. Erokom easy pawa success er kono mullo nei. Save him for the Aussies.

অন্তরের ভীতর অনেক কষ্ট নিয়ে কথাটা বলেছেন মনে হয়।

[Ajfar]

http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=64948

[AsifTheManRahman]

উইকেটের উপর এমন সবুজ ঘাস দেইখা তো ডর লাগতাছে!

[BD-Shardul]

Rokib gonna debut tomorrow. টেস্ট-ক্যাপ-বিলাস, টেস্ট ক্যাপের দাম নাই।

[bdpride04]

bangladesh will score 400+ runs lol

[cricket_pagol]

Just want to see bangladesh score some runs... am i asking too much?

[Dhakablues]

Originally Posted by BD-Shardul
Rokib gonna debut tomorrow. টেস্ট-ক্যাপ-বিলাস, টেস্ট ক্যাপের দাম নাই।

Why not? Atleast we are ahead in one area.. giving test caps to "Talented but my average is a bowler-class" players... in fact, i think Rafique, the cheap selector should also get a test cap.. an honoary one just like Hasina/Khaleda having their 62 phds..

[Rifat]

Originally Posted by bdpride04
bangladesh will score 400+ runs lol

being sarcastic aren't we?

[Rommel]

I'm waking up at 3 AM to see this match so hopefully our boys will do well.