*Official* New Zealand in Bangladesh 2023/24

[thierry henry]

This sentiment would be more understandable if we didn't have a glaring need to look at a potential all conditions spinner (and I believe you supported that at the time - you were no fan of the 5 man pace attack iirc) and the fact some players seem to be cut faster than others who spend a couple of years batting with a twig or bowling pretty flat.

I don't think our treatment of Ajaz has made a borderline test player more likely to crack it than not.

At the end of the day he’s just a generic left arm orthodox who bowls it a bit too slow without a real change up

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Beating NZ without Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das would be quite a statement from BD

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

I will start hoping once we cross 250. We can easily collapse now for less than that

 

[flibbertyjibber]

That was dire fielding. Looked a very tired stumble.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

I will start hoping once we cross 250. We can easily collapse now for less than that

How good has the young skipper Shanto been ? Great knock .

 

[Skyliner]

The attack is more toothless than a calcium deficient meth addict with severe peridontal disease.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

The attack is more toothless than a calcium deficient meth addict with severe peridontal disease.

This is close to NZ's best attack though.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Yeah outbowled by Phillips in both innings it seems

I know it's a different format but Phillips has been playing and bowling, how many matches has Ajaz had coming into this, looks rusty.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Almost got the commentator's curse there, Mushy

 

[Skyliner]

 

[ataraxia]

We're favourites with any lead less than 380 imo. This is an immensely strong batting lineup on a pitch that isn't deteriorating.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Sodhi bowling like a club bowler

 

[trundler]

The last hour and a bit has been excellent from Bangladesh. Didn't lose their heads after a quiet start to the session and picked their gaps well. Could've had a perfect session if not for that run out but Bangladesh gotta Bangladesh somewhat.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Perhaps it’s worth reanimating Wagner’s corpse for the second test, this spin attack looks totally toothless.

 

[Aritro]

You needed someone of high pace and you'd skittle us on any pitch, nae bother

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

Mushfiqur Rahim is into his 18th year in Test Cricket , yet still is 13 Tests short of 100 tests. Remarkable dedication .

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Mushfiqur Rahim is into his 18th year in Test Cricket , yet still hasn't played 100 tests. Remarkable dedication .

If he was an englishman, he'd be nearing 250 test matches.

 

[Kenneth Viljoen]

If he was an englishman, he'd be nearing 250 test matches.

Lol Alastair Cook debuted a year after him , played for 12 years and racked up 161 tests , been retired for 5 years and still Rahim is 74 tests behind.

 

[Nintendo]

Shanto is just a Bangladeshi version of shaun marsh. He's as rocks or diamonds as you can get.

 

[trundler]

Shanto is just a Bangladeshi version of shaun marsh. He's as rocks or diamonds as you can get.

No he's their Shan Masood