*Official* Bangladesh in India 2017

[AndyZaltzHair]

He said something along the lines of "if I change the way I play, I won't be Shakib anymore"

lol

Players adapt to situation. I mean there are guys like Sehwag and you back them to flourish by playing their natural game. If Shakib applied himself, he would have been be a far better player. Throughout his career, he threw away his wicket relentlessly. But he's not going to acknowledge it and do whatever he likes best.

 

[Anil]

how is this pitch? 356 in one day with 7 wickets in hand doesn't sound like an impossible task...anyone here think bangladesh can cause a big upset here?

 

[honestbharani]

I do

 

[Bijed]

how is this pitch? 356 in one day with 7 wickets in hand doesn't sound like an impossible task...anyone here think bangladesh can cause a big upset here?

Think it's turning quite sharply, not so sure wrt variable bounce. I really don't see Bangladesh winning, though a draw is possible (but unlikely, I'd say). You're right that their not totally doomed right now, but on the other hand I wouldn't be massively surprised if they just collapsed in the first session.

 

[honestbharani]

Put it this way, if they are only 6 down max by tea, they should think about giving it a shot for the win.

 

[Shri]

Wait, are vice captains not a thing anymore? I thought Ash was ours but he isn't listed in the squad as one.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

how is this pitch? 356 in one day with 7 wickets in hand doesn't sound like an impossible task...anyone here think bangladesh can cause a big upset here?

Yeah only if Shakib can hit Royal Flush tomorrow

 

[Compton]

Using rough maths if their second innings is as long as their first, they'll draw/win. By this point in their first innings, they were 4 down.

Unlikely, not impossible.

 

[vitalogy83]

a win is certainly within the realms of possibility but the pitch is turning quite sharply and there were a couple that bounced for the spinners, so it won't be easy at all. good show from the bangladeshi's overall though.

a draw would be a huge accomplishment and perhaps even a mini statement that india and other countries should give them a few more tests.

fosho SL have to be worried about their home series with them..

 

[centurymaker]

There's a very small chance of any 'other' result. Betting odds are as follows: $80 for a Bangladesh win, $8 for a draw and mere $1.08 for a India win. Literally no return on India winning.. And I agree. People are imagining very rare scenarios.

 

[Furball]

There's a very small chance of any 'other' result. Betting odds are as follows: $80 for a Bangladesh win, $8 for a draw and mere $1.08 for a India win. Literally no return on India winning.. And I agree. People are imagining very rare scenarios.

There's an 8 cent return on India winning.

 

[mackembhoy]

India will have it done and dusted an hour after lunch. I've not seen a minute of this test, just I expect Bangladesh to crumble.

Please prove me wrong boys. I wanna see Kohli greeting like a baby.

 

[Burgey]

India will have it done and dusted an hour after lunch. I've not seen a minute of this test, just I expect Bangladesh to crumble.

Please prove me wrong boys. I wanna see Kohli greeting like a baby.

By that do you mean you want to see him wrapped in swaddling and passed from family member to family member before being given a bottle, being burped and having a lie down?

 

[Shri]

Ashwin: " It was a delight to watch myself bowl in the second innings."

Wait, I thought this was satire.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Anyone have a video?

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

just stfu athar

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

whats the difference between athar and energetic- nothing

 

[Anil]

Yeah only if Shakib can hit Royal Flush tomorrow

what are the other options?

 

[Shri]

Jaddu strikes early!

 

[CricAddict]

Players adapt to situation. I mean there are guys like Sehwag and you back them to flourish by playing their natural game. If Shakib applied himself, he would have been be a far better player. Throughout his career, he threw away his wicket relentlessly. But he's not going to acknowledge it and do whatever he likes best.

There is a chance that Shakib could be right. Irfan Pathan tried increasing his pace and lost his swing. Now he is in obscurity.