*Official* West Indies in Bangladesh

[NUFAN]

Mushfiqur probably deserves to be mentioned alongside Shakib when it comes to batting these days.

I'm very happy with Bangladesh's position at the moment, although I've only seen one over of live coverage, so no idea how good the Chittagong pitch is.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I bow down to flibbertyjibber's great knowledge of world cricket.

So you don't rate Tamim then, that is fine. What gives you the right to be a sarcastic **** and make out you know more than everyone else though?

 

[Hurricane]

Mushfiqur probably deserves to be mentioned alongside Shakib when it comes to batting these days.
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your theory on why he has improved - if you would be so kind...

 

[Athlai]

So you don't rate Tamim then, that is fine. What gives you the right to be a sarcastic **** and make out you know more than everyone else though?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

your theory on why he has improved - if you would be so kind...

To be honest it is probably just down to experience. Showed last year against England he had technique and a good temperament. We forget he has only just turned 23 so has had to do most of his learning in the international team. Add in the fact he has the gloves as well and i think he has done very well with lots of potential to improve in the coming years. I'd be pretty disappointed if he didn't end his career with his average in the mid 30's to be honest despite the burden of captaincy and keeping.

 

[Prince EWS]

So you don't rate Tamim then, that is fine. What gives you the right to be a sarcastic **** and make out you know more than everyone else though?

Wasn't actually a crack at you; I was just pointing out that someone else saying something doesn't necessarily mean I'm wrong. It was a crack at Hurricane's post if anything; sorry if it came out wrong.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Wasn't actually a crack at you; I was just pointing out that someone else saying something doesn't necessarily mean I'm wrong. It was a crack at Hurricane's post if anything; sorry if it came out wrong.

Apology accepted. We move on.

 

[NUFAN]

your theory on why he has improved - if you would be so kind...

Just due to more experience, he's still only 23 years old. I think Mushfiqur probably puts a higher price on his wicket compared to everyone else in the team. I'm not saying he's a better bat than Tamim or Shakib, but he's less likely to get out to a rash shot (hope I don't jinx him now).

I'm happy that he's moved up into the top 6 where he belongs in this setup.

 

[Hurricane]

Wasn't actually a crack at you; I was just pointing out that someone else saying something doesn't necessarily mean I'm wrong. It was a crack at Hurricane's post if anything; sorry if it came out wrong.

If he can get another century soon pressure will build on you to change your view.

I will post you a personal message if he tons up

 

[Howe_zat]

50 for Mushy. Taken to the captaincy, hasn't he?

Bangers in a pretty decent position, but unless Nafees comes back out then there's hardly any batting to come.

 

[Howe_zat]

Also, why is Samuels bowling so much?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Just due to more experience, he's still only 23 years old. I think Mushfiqur probably puts a higher price on his wicket compared to everyone else in the team. I'm not saying he's a better bat than Tamim or Shakib, but he's less likely to get out to a rash shot (hope I don't jinx him now).

I'm happy that he's moved up into the top 6 where he belongs in this setup.

Yeah really only him and Junaid Siddique who like batting long periods. Mahmadullah can but is prone to throw it away too. They have the potential to have a useful top 6 if they pick the right men and actually bat them in the right order but for some daft reason it doesn't matter who the coach is the team has a lopsided look about it every time they play a test.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Also, why is Samuels bowling so much?

You were saying

Bangladesh will probably collapse to less than 300 all out now. Hope they don't and get 350+ and make a game of it.

 

[TT Boy]

Also, why is Samuels bowling so much?

Bishoo is average?

 

[Daemon]

Rahim's been doing well recently, including the one dayers.

 

[cnerd123]

Good start from the Bangers. Rash shots from Tamim, Shakib and Kayes, but atleast they got themselves in before throwing it away. It's an improvement :P

 

[centurymaker]

Yeah really only him and Junaid Siddique who like batting long periods. Mahmadullah can but is prone to throw it away too. They have the potential to have a useful top 6 if they pick the right men and actually bat them in the right order but for some daft reason it doesn't matter who the coach is the team has a lopsided look about it every time they play a test.

why are these two guys not playing then?

 

[GotSpin]

Early wicket and the Windies could bundle Bangladesh out for under 300

 

[Hurricane]

I asked the same question earlier

 

[Hurricane]

He was sick with a fever at the first ODI, must still be ill.

@ Windies

Centurymaker here is what Athlai said about M