*Official* Bangladesh in England

[flibbertyjibber]

Bell gets his ton.Is that the 2nd one when nobody else has got one first?

His average against Bangladesh is now 200.

No finer player to watch in the England side when he gets a ton.Plays so many classical shots,just doesn't do it often enough.

 

[Scaly piscine]

England's total looking more ominous every over (ignoring the fact that they're adding to it every over obviously).

Think Bangladesh will struggle to manage 450 in their two innings combined.

Seems to be one of those pitches where there's always something happening.

 

[Sir Alex]

Belly

 

[Burgey]

11th Test Century for Ian Bell. Fantastic knock. More runs for Bell when England actually need them. Came in under pressure and has played beautifully. Proved the doubters wrong yet? 72 at The Oval, was our best player in South Africa and now he's played this innings. Belly.

Nah he hasn't silenced this doubter. I personally wouldn't give you two bob for him..

Reckon he's cod-ordinary. And he always looks like he's going to cry tbh.

 

[DingDong]

Can bell now be considered the greatest batsman of all time against the deshis? Legend.

 

[NasserFan207]

Nah he hasn't silenced this doubter. I personally wouldn't give you two bob for him..

Reckon he's cod-ordinary. And he always looks like he's going to cry tbh.

I admit, I loled.

Not sure he'd even be in the side if not for his performances against Bangladesh. Take that for what its worth.

 

[fredfertang]

And he always looks like he's going to cry tbh.

This is unfortunate for him but undoubtedly true

 

[_Ed_]

You have to wonder if there's some personal animosity between Shakib and Mahmudullah. Seven overs?!

 

[Jarquis]

Would rather face Razzak than Mahmudullah though and the latter normally gets underbowled when Razzak is in this side.

You weren't lying.

Edit : Snap, Ed.

 

[Pothas]

Here he is at last.

Razzak is just a bit crap it must be said.

 

[Jarquis]

Prior doesn't seem to be facing many dot balls. Has gotten himself off strike or hit it for four off every delivery he's faced for the past 5 overs or so.

Edit : So he blocks that one.

 

[LegionOfBrad]

Wow what a ball.

Swann will be rubbing his hands.

 

[King Pietersen]

That is a beauty from Shakib to get rid of Bell. That has turned a mile. Swanneh should get plenty on here.

 

[Somerset]

Can bell now be considered the greatest batsman of all time against the deshis? Legend.

Hes sixth in terms of most runs and ninth for the highest average against Bangladesh. Mohammad Yousuf with 503 runs @ 251.5 and Tendulkar with 820 runs @ 136.67 probably cashed in best, though Bell's currently sitting at an impressive 633 @ 158.25.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Outrageous turn for day two. Swanneh ahead of Shahzad slightly surprising as I'd assumed the latter's batting was at least a factor in his selection.

Creamy cover drive from the great man as I type. Absolute pie of a delivery tho. Short, wide and sat up begging to be driven.

 

[Jarquis]

Swaneh getting a first hand look at the pitch then.
So much for Shazhad's batting featuring in his selection.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Shakib looks so much better when he gives the ball a little air. Got another one to grip there. Think too often he's content to be economical rather than try to out-think the batsman.

 

[Jarquis]

Was just about to say Corrin should be enjoying the Swanneh show and then that happens.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Disappointing losing Swann to that pie-chucker on the stroke of lunch.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Disagree with Hawkeye quite strongly there. Heading down for all money.