Pathan is the cleanest hitter.Should India have sent in Harbhajan?
I can't think of any other sport where if you're unfit to play, you can keep going while dismissing part of your responsibilities. Needs its own thread, won't continue on here.In what way?
Tough chase, think they'll do it in the 48thwheres geraint?
he was supporting bangla boys
Yea, I think there's an argument to be made here. OF course, bowlers and fielders would start becoming 'head hunters' so to speak.I can't think of any other sport where if you're unfit to play, you can keep going while dismissing part of your responsibilities. Needs its own thread, won't continue on here.
Would the possibility of evening dew, combined with Bangladesh fielding 17 spinners possibly play a part in Shakib's decision?It's that kind of regimented thinking that makes mediocre captains for my quid. I can't believe this pitch screamed anything other than "bat, doofus!", regardless of past form.
The scary thing is how perfunctory it's looked. India totally untroubled. Kudos to them I suppose, but yah boo sucks to Bangladesh.
If he's done it out of funk it's even more unforgiveable.Would the possibility of evening dew, combined with Bangladesh fielding 17 spinners possibly play a part in Shakib's decision?
World's geatest nitpickNo boundaries in the last 3 overs ffs.
Yes I'm sure that was a major factor in his decision, but I honestly think they'd have gained a much bigger advantage by batting first and reaching a healthy total, not impossible on this pitch, and try and put some pressure on India. The last you want to do is hand the initiative straight to the opposition and allow them to demonstrate their strength, which is the batting, in comfortable batting conditions. OK it didn't come onto the bat as nice as they'd want, but there is no movement out there at all, a huge total was only what was expected. Poor decision by Shakib for me, easy to say after India have whacked it around for 50 overs, but at the time it didn't seem too sensible.Would the possibility of evening dew, combined with Bangladesh fielding 17 spinners possibly play a part in Shakib's decision?