Yeah, that's a strange one. Siddique averaged 34 last year in test cricket with 1 hundred in 6 tests, which is pretty good going for a Bangladeshi batsman. Struggled in the A tour of South Africa earlier this year however, averaged 8 with the bat in the FC games but I highly doubt that was held against him as Ashraful, who is playing here only averaged 9!Why has Siddique been dropped for Ashraful? Siddique has been one of Bangladesh's best bats in the test match format over the last 18 months yet they still manage to find a reason to bring back Ashraful.
Just noticed that. This should be the worst bowling lineup ever to play a test match, going by stats.If Hamilton tons up later this afternoon it would be 10 years since he last scored a test hundred (as a 17 year old debutant). Has anyone gone that long without scoring a test 100?
Great first day from Zim. Could have got a fair few more runs, especially considering how easy Hamilton made batting look but safety first.
Bangladesh have only 1 frontline bowling who averages under 65 with the ball. What a joke.
You have seen the Zimbabwe attack, right?Nafees was picked based on his stellar record vs Zimbabwe.Siddique can't play the short stuff. You can say this is it for Ashraful (really the last time)
As our resident Bangers fan please make a post defending the decision to play Ashraful even if you disagree with the logic yourself.The only positive thing I can say is that the Run Rate is checked, so of they can get their act together than we can still swing the match towards our favor.
Razzak is not suited for this format but he was still picked based on his record vs Zimbabwe. Ashraful and Mahmudullah were out bowling him in the preparation for this Test.
Nafees was picked based on his stellar record vs Zimbabwe.Siddique can't play the short stuff. You can say this is it for Ashraful (really the last time)
The Bowlers need to do better and make them play shots, way to many easy leaves. Shahadat is missed here. Shakib needs to give one of the part timers bowl, his captaincy was very robotic.
Full Marks to Zimbabwe, hopefully we can challenge them today
Well jinxedRobiul Islam has bowled 50 overs in test cricket and is still wicketless.
50 for the captain. What an easy reintroduction to test cricket for the Zim batsman.
****! Averaging 213 now.Robiul Islam has bowled 50 overs in test cricket and is still wicketless.