*Official* Australia in Bangladesh

[Spark]

Yeah, OK, this is pretty insipid.

 

[Xuhaib]

BD are terrible.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Sounding appealing, tbh.

La Hurley must be closer to 50 than 40 and nary a wrinkle on her fizzog either.

They say a man starts to resemble his dog, don't they?

Miaow, etc...

 

[four_or_six]

Seriously considering taking the ITV4 nuclear IPL option here...

Come on Bangladesh, give me something...

Yup, I've just given up and done this.

 

[Top_Cat]

La Hurley must be closer to 50 than 40 and nary a wrinkle on her fizzog either.

They say a man starts to resemble his dog, don't they?

Miaow, etc...

More interested in Hurley's mutt, tbh.

 

[Blaze 18]

Reminds me of Bangladesh's Asia Cup match against Pakistan. Pakistan batted first and posted a massive score, something like 370. Bangladesh never made an attempt to go for it. Absolute disgrace. No-one's expecting them to beat Australia, but for the love of God please show some intent. That is one area in which Ireland are miles ahead of Bangladesh.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

They've taken a backwards step to the "trying not to lose too badly" stage. Really disappointing.

 

[Blaze 18]

5th Match: Bangladesh v Pakistan at Dambulla, Jun 21, 2010 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Match scorecard for those who missed that game.

 

[Howe_zat]

Reminds me of Bangladesh's Asia Cup match against Pakistan. Pakistan batted first and posted a massive score, something like 370. Bangladesh never made an attempt to go for it. Absolute disgrace. No-one's expecting them to beat Australia, but for the love of God please show some intent. That is one area in which Ireland are miles ahead of Bangladesh.

They did the exact same thing against India in the opening match and posted 280 or so. Watching them lately has been so disappointing. Can't imagine how frustrating it must be to be a Bangladeshi fan.

 

[Spark]

They did the exact same thing against India in the opening match and posted 280 or so. Watching them lately has been so disappointing. Can't imagine how frustrating it must be to be a Bangladeshi fan.

I think in that match they at least started with some decent intent.

And he at lasts ends the torture by trying to hit a biggie and gets caught.

 

[Blaze 18]

They did the exact same thing against India in the opening match and posted 280 or so. Watching them lately has been so disappointing. Can't imagine how frustrating it must be to be a Bangladeshi fan.

In that match they at least showed some intent (especially at the start). They even had the NRR excuse. But playing like this in a bi-lateral series is just rubbish.

 

[Jacknife]

Shakib gets to his 50 at a snails pace, then decides then to slog out, I suppose he was thinking about his average.

 

[M0rphin3]

feeling sorry for shakib here. such talent but unfortunately in the wrong team.

 

[centurymaker]

"I just wish Bangladesh could show this much patience and stubbornness when playing test cricket."
a comment on cricinfo.

Don't know why shakib chose to bowl first

 

[Spark]

STOP THE PRESSES

A FOUR

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[Blaze 18]

Hmmm, Bangladesh seem to be coming to their senses. Too little too late.

 

[Flem274*]

Mahmudullah should bat at least one spot higher. I rate him.

Shakib could almost bat at four also.

 

[four_or_six]

Mahmudullah should bat at least one spot higher. I rate him.

Shakib could almost bat at four also.

Shakib should definitely be at four, gives the maximum chance for him to put on a good partnership with Tamim.

 

[Cevno]

What a pointless chase by Bangladesh and even more pointless innings by Shakib.

Has to be the worst 50 ever.

 

[Spark]

Hmmm, I like the theory but I'm not sure this is great for Smithy's confidence.