Is anyone following the Ind-B'desh series with any interest?

[imaginarydiva]

Haha!Righty.
Abt the colleges,my dad thinks the weathers a bit too unbearable.

[ashwini]

weathers in blore unbearable?wht a joke man!

[imaginarydiva]

LOL i know,but parents...Damn!

[ashwini]

umm parents damn excatly...

[bdmoderator]

Originally Posted by adeel_r

This series is a complete waste of time like all series involving either bangladesh and zimbabwe.

Ya, that's why Bangladesh beat Pakistan in 1999 World Cup and Zimbabwe win their first ever test against Pakistan. And Bangladesh was also on the way to win their first test against Pakistan in Pakistan's home ground. But In that test match at Multan, some wrong dicissions by umpires go against Bangladesh and One of Pakistani players unplayful act force Bangladesh to loose that match. So you don't need to follow it. Because you can heart by it by loosing to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe again.

[bdmoderator]

Originally Posted by Nikhil

I agree there were loads of shots played by Indian batsmen. The run rate in all the three innings was decent, but when you know the outcome, is it still worth have bleady eyes the next morning? Sachin scored 248*, his highest score, but I bet he will be the first to agree he does not really rate this hundred.

Do you know that their is a young teenager batsman in Bangladesh whos name is Mohammad Ashraful. He scored 158*. His age is only 19/20. Is it worth nothing? Mohammad Rafique is gettin 3-7 wickets in every innigs. Is it worth nothing too to you?

And I want to remind you that Sachin only got 6 lives to score that run while Ashraful got 1-2.

[bdmoderator]

Originally Posted by Nikhil

Ashwini, I used to watch every match that I could come across. I was very interested in Mumbai's Ranjee trophy matches as well.

But, when you watch cricket at international level, one has certain expectations. B'desh has been a real downer for so long now, that I feel I shouldn't spend time following their matches. I would still watch all the other matches expect the matches involving B'desh and the new Zimbabwe team.

I also advising you to don't watch these matches, because India loose 2/3 times against Kenya who are a non-test playing nations. LOL.

[Maranello]

Originally Posted by bdmoderator

Zimbabwe win their first ever test against Pakistan. And Bangladesh was also on the way to win their first test against Pakistan in Pakistan's home ground. But In that test match at Multan

That is not factually correct on two separate counts bdm, like yours posts about capacity at Bangladesh cricket stadia! You really should check your facts before making sweeping generalisations

Zimbabwe
In my recollection, Pakistan's first Test against Zimbabwe was towards the end of 1993. It was a three Test series, Pakistan won 2-0. The next series was in early 1995 in Zimbabwe, when Pakistan again won comfortably 2-1. No shame in that result for either team; Zimbabwe had some excellent cricketers in Andy Flower, Heath Streak, G Flower, Dave Houghton, Campbell, Dekker, Whitall, Henry Olonga, Bryan Strang, Stuart Carlisle - inexperienced, some of them maybe were, but definitely good crickters.

B'desh
The first Test of that series was at Karachi, Pakistan won comfortably by 7 wickets, the second Test was at Peshawar which Pakistan won with ease, by nine wickets. The Multan Test was the third and last, Bangladesh came the closest they have ever come to winning a Test, but in the end were denied by a brilliant 138* from Inzamam. Pakistan won by 1 wicket. To blame the umpires is petty, it was an enthralling Test and Bangladesh fought splendidly, however they lost to the better team eventually. Simple as that, no need to look for conspiracy theories or make libellous statements about the umpires (Tiffin and De Silva) or the players! There were some decisions that went against Pakistan, eg Shabbir's crucial wicket in the 2nd innings, which the Wisden report classifies as a clear error. However, such things are part of the game, no need to get bitter about it, or dwell on them!

Bangladesh could hold their head high after their performance in that Test, so no call for negative statements or inaccurate comments!

[Nikhil]

Originally Posted by bdmoderator

I also advising you to don't watch these matches, because India loose 2/3 times against Kenya who are a non-test playing nations. LOL.

Nothing personal mate, but please Bangladesh team is not test standard. I know one of the batsmen scored a superb 158* and Rafique has got a lot of wickets. But that's about it. How many matches have B'desh won? How many matches have been remotely competitive?

I sincerely believe, giving B'desh the test status was a political move on part of one certain Mr. Dalmiya. He did it so that he has one more vote in the kitty in the ICC meetings. That's all about it. I still think B'desh should not be a test playing nation.

As for Kenya, how many times has B'desh won an ODI against a test nation? Once against Pakistan, right? Kenya has much more talent and physical ability than the B'desh team. No wonder they spring some surprises every now and then. If B'desh are a test side, Kenya are even more so.

[imaginarydiva]

Ummm...Bangladesh's status has always been controversial but i honestly feel that they are under rated.They have a few quality players but have not been able to click as a team.They need more time.U cant expect them to excel overnight.