Is this the second coming of Bangladesh?

[Sticky]

They have managed to be competitive in 3 games straight against top teir teams winning 2 of them as well in a big tournament. That's a first for them. They have also provided a player good enough to be the #1 test all rounder and beat New Zealand 4-0 just about a year and a half ago.

So pretty good signs there but some would say that its about time some improvements came after a decade of having test status. Sri Lanka also shock of their minnow status about 20 years ago in the early 90's after a decade of being minnows of cricket. Can Bangladesh do the same?

 

[sledger]

Will be able to answer this question fully after the first coming has occurred.

 

[BoyBrumby]

OP didn't last long then, eh?

Yer Banglas have done this before in ODIs tho, haven't they? Knocked India out of the 2007 WC to the sound of much wailing and gnashing of teeth from the ICC accoutants dept.

 

[Jono]

This has been three consistent performances though. Even their loss to Pakistan was gutless but impressive at the same time

Big difference though if they win the final. Then it's really a "step up and notice" moment.

 

[Straight Drive]

When did they have their first coming?

 

[unam]

When did they have their first coming?

When they beat Australia although it only lasted 1 match

 

[Spikey]

i think most people are wary of playing Banga in Banga nowadays, although there's still the odd horror performance, but yeah outside of Banga they still need a couple of seamers.

 

[unam]

i think most people are wary of playing Banga in Banga nowadays, although there's still the odd horror performance, but yeah outside of Banga they still need a couple of seamers.

So basically they are following India's footsteps..............................

 

[Spikey]

or even just some right arm spinners

 

[Himannv]

They have a few players around who are quite good and on their day can probably craft a win. They look like they're approaching some sort of stability as well (at least in limited over games).

 

[Athlai]

Bangers have been alright in familiar to home conditions for a while itbt.

 

[M0rphin3]

The 4-0 drubbing was more of a Shakib show along with crappy performance by NZ rather than them "stepping up". However the difference in this series has been their collective effort with the bat even when challenging totals were posted by the opposition - and I sure do hope they maintain this level of consistency.

Always liked watching them play tbh.

 

[smash84]

Bangers have been alright in familiar to home conditions for a while itbt.

welcome back dude

have to admit that you are THE authority on bangers cricket

 

[Himannv]

Shakib has been the difference imo. Really good player and he's been in good form recently.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Shakib has been the difference imo. Really good player and he's been in good form recently.

Might just be co-incidence, of course, but the upturn seems to happened after he was stripped of the captaincy too.

Will admit I've never seen Mushfiqur in action as skipper, but thought Shakib was sub-dire. He's definitely better off concentrating on what he's good at.

 

[benchmark00]

If only James90 were here to see this.

 

[Athlai]

Might just be co-incidence, of course, but the upturn seems to happened after he was stripped of the captaincy too.

Will admit I've never seen Mushfiqur in action as skipper, but thought Shakib was sub-dire. He's definitely better off concentrating on what he's good at.

Rahim is dire as well tbh. Not quite as dire, but still poor. Has a quality attitude for a captain though, which can count for a lot.

Ala Ponting.

 

[Hurricane]

Why are people saying yes to the poll. They need to win some tests either at home or away from home.

 

[salman85]

The BPL has given their team a much needed boost,and their ODI performances will improve significantly, meaning that they might be able to compete with the other teams on a more regular basis compared to before.However,i don't see their Test match form moving in the right direction.

 

[pup11]

Franky speaking from a cricketing pov it would be great to see teams like Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe emerge as competitive sides but with the cricketing structures they have it's just unlikely teams like these would be able to produce enough quality players to have some sustained success over the period of time.

This is where ICC needs to come in and ensure that they set-up good infrastructure and coaching facilities for budding cricketers so that they can develop into decent international players, till something like this doesn't happen these smaller nations would just be limited to showing some streaks of brilliance every now and then.