*Official* Bangladesh in New Zealand 2016/2017

[Zinzan]

Southee hasnt bowled too badly here. His figure does not reflect that obviously.

That comment was more about Southee in the last 2 years, and his **** body language, mental softness & the level of entitlement he seems to exude.

 

[Meridio]

It's noticeable that it's our total lack of patience with the ball that is costing us here. That over from Boult is a prime example - bowled good dot balls before getting bored and trying a short one, which Shakib duly whacked for four. I'm wondering if it's caused by too much white ball cricket. In T20 cricket in particular, consistency of line and length is your enemy because it's predictable and allows batsmen to set up to attack it, and therefore you have to mix things up. We've forgotten though that Test cricket requires sustained periods of accurate bowling over a prolonged period of time, and that bowling plans can run over 5 overs instead of 5 balls.

Oh, and as I type, a wicket. Yay.

 

[Athlai]

Alright fair effort on that catch CDG.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Poor check shot

 

[Zinzan]

I'd love to see some data of just how many runs per innings NZ have leaked to the third-man in the last few years, Even Bmac wasn't a fan of having a 3rd man until which point it got ridiculous.

I've always been of the view that I'd rather leave a gap at cover or point and allow sides to score boundaries off good shots, than allow the opposition so many runs from false shots. I suppose it's one of those 50/50 decisions, I notice England captains traditionally seem to use 3rd man more than others, and Aust certainly do when it's start to cost them in that area.

 

[Zinzan]

Poor check shot

Was a really poor shot, the general level of cricket has been very low today if we're honest. SA should be rubbing their hands together if they're watching.

 

[Athlai]

Shot from Shakib there. Vettori style flail, but middled it and 4 runs.

 

[Zinzan]

Sabbir looks like he's here for a good time, not a long time.

Edit: And he's gone.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Poor stuff from Shabbir. Wtf was he thinking

 

[Athlai]

Sabbir looks like he's here for a good time, not a long time.

Edit: And he's gone.

All Bangladeshi batsman besides Tamim*

 

[Dick Rockett]

There's actually plenty enough in it for the seamers, the problem is they like to sigh & oooh about how unlucky they are.

Yeah, CdG bowled a half volley on leg earlier and I heard someone say "ooh, good ball".

 

[Zinzan]

Poor stuff from Shabbir. Wtf was he thinking

Lol I swear the general level of cricket from both sides today has appeared to be lower than regular FC level. Even Shakib's 50 has looked very hack-like.

 

[Athlai]

Scotty calling Sabbir another experienced player when hes playing his 4th Test match and is 25 is pretty great. I mean compared to Shunto, sure.

 

[Athlai]

Shakib walking? WAFG

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

****

 

[Zinzan]

Yeah, CdG bowled a half volley on leg earlier and I heard someone say "ooh, good ball".

Lol probably Watling, who also has that infuriating habit of yelling 'catch' when it's absolutely belted miles away from any fielder.

Jeez, that's two strangles down the leg-side off Tim Lucksee.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Two debutants at the crease early in their innings. This situation was avoidable

 

[Zinzan]

Some irony there for Shakib, unlucky way to be dismissed after a lucky hackish innings.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Oh dear

 

[Athlai]

Two debutants at the crease early in their innings. This situation was avoidable

Yeah feel for the blokes, top order should hang their heads in shame.