Bangladesh in South Africa

[TT Boy]

Tamim is their best batsman IMO.

Aftab Ahmed.

 

[Rant0r]

Aftab Ahmed.

went to icl didn't he ?

 

[popepouri]

The others are equally crap against all types of bowling

Which is expected.

 

[Woodster]

All the Bangldeshi batsman look severely lacking in technique and general cricketing nous, with not a great deal of fight there. Undeserving of playing Test cricket. Each one will play a decent innings every now and then, but exposure at this level is doing absolutely nothing to enhance their chances of ever being able to compete at the highest level.

 

[Rant0r]

they get more than enough exposure, and coaching, they are just brainless, i'm so over them, swap their status with ireland or kenya

 

[Woodster]

they get more than enough exposure, and coaching, they are just brainless, i'm so over them, swap their status with ireland or kenya

Yes, think you mis-understood. I was suggesting that Bangladesh being exposed to Test cricket is doing nothing to make them a better side. Therefore, they would make bigger strides facing Test nations 'A' team sides.

 

[Rant0r]

problem is the a-teams from asia only seem to play IN asia, the aussies send their a-teams everywhere

 

[Woodster]

Yes I'm sure there are practical problems with the suggestion, but it would be a much better standard for this Bangladesh side to be competing at. They would discover how to win games, recognise what is needed in different situations to win a game over 4/5 days. They would also still get the run around against some nations 'A' sides, there's no doubt about that, they certainly wouldn't have it all their own way.

 

[Rant0r]

i still maintain their biggest problem is the lack of some basic brain patterns whilst batting, i'm starting to sound like a broken record

 

[andruid]

Yes, think you mis-understood. I was suggesting that Bangladesh being exposed to Test cricket is doing nothing to make them a better side. Therefore, they would make bigger strides facing Test nations 'A' team sides.

A teams are already quite content playing amongst themselves and the odd occasional tour of Kenya. They shoud make a point of visiting other associates.

problem is the a-teams from asia only seem to play IN asia, the aussies send their a-teams everywhere

Asian teams are the only ones who actually seem to play anyone and normally its just Kenya. they should get around.

Yes I'm sure there are practical problems with the suggestion, but it would be a much better standard for this Bangladesh side to be competing at. They would discover how to win games, recognise what is needed in different situations to win a game over 4/5 days. They would also still get the run around against some nations 'A' sides, there's no doubt about that, they certainly wouldn't have it all their own way.

They should play more 4-5 day games against the likes of Ireland,namibia and Kenya, who are fairly strong but are lacking in exposure to teams in this format that actually press them to improve.

 

[kingkallis]

But any spinner can take wickets against the Saffas. They're woeful against spin, especially the tail.

I dont agree, SAF played spinners very well when they toured Pakistan, Bangladesh, India in last 18 months or so...

 

[Briony]

I dont agree, SAF played spinners very well when they toured Pakistan, Bangladesh, India in last 18 months or so...

They have improved but have regressed this series. Their tail's always struggled to combat it but AB seems to be getting himself into some bad habits against it and Kallis looks dodgy as well. He shouldn't be getting bowled by Banger spinners with a big gap between bat and pad.

 

[Uppercut]

They have improved but have regressed this series. Their tail's always struggled to combat it but AB seems to be getting himself into some bad habits against it and Kallis looks dodgy as well. He shouldn't be getting bowled by Banger spinners with a big gap between bat and pad.

The good news is they're playing Australia next so any weakness against spin will be irrelevant.

 

[Briony]

The good news is they're playing Australia next so any weakness against spin will be irrelevant.

Or any of dubious quality such as Krejza or Hauritz might trouble them as their tail just has to spot a spinner and duly capitulates.

 

[Precambrian]

They have improved but have regressed this series. Their tail's always struggled to combat it but AB seems to be getting himself into some bad habits against it and Kallis looks dodgy as well. He shouldn't be getting bowled by Banger spinners with a big gap between bat and pad.

Bangladesh might be a below average test team, but they have got some good spinners, who on their day can trouble any opposition. Sad thing they don't have even a pacer of note, and batsmen who are crap.

 

[Athlai]

Hossain's had a pretty good year actually. Mortaza though has had a shocker.

 

[popepouri]

They have improved but have regressed this series. Their tail's always struggled to combat it but AB seems to be getting himself into some bad habits against it and Kallis looks dodgy as well. He shouldn't be getting bowled by Banger spinners with a big gap between bat and pad.

TBF, AB had a brain lapse and Kallis has struggled against all kinds of bowling because of his recent lack of form.