India in Bangladesh 2010 Test Series

That's why Sachin stands out

Originally posted by dips_december Yeah Mushfiq and Mahmudullah batted really well. Rahim is a really good cricketer and this knock has shown that the 21 year old has got a mature head. If BD can find a few more like him then they will do a lot better.It was nice to see Ishant back in form too. He really bowled well and looked in good rhythm. Just 9 catches for Rahul Dravid to be the first to make it to 200 catches and for a change he will be the first and not end up second best!

I was wondering how many catches he has taken. Definitely needs to come first for once.

I don't want to say too many things about Mahmudullah or Rahim. Ashraful also came with a bang against big oppositions and became one of my favorite batsman and everytime I watch him bat, I hope he can get another great 100 but he keeps failing. I dunno what his problem is. Until Rahim proves his consistency, I wouldn't say too much. Most BD players are gone by 24/25.

Mahmudullah looked to have nice technique in the first test match to me,now he is showing that he has got temperment too.Gavaskar was saying when Mahmudallah came to crease that Mushfiquar and Mahmudallah both need to bat higher than few others in BD.Gavaskar alwyas talks always sense,BD would do good to bat them higher.

Once again after getting top order  cheaply , India not finishing off with the things.They need to get rid of this attitude.I assume thier intensity seems to fall once top order falls or it may be their inability.It's happening many times to my liking .

Originally posted by zuhair_abbasi Ashraful problem is that he is not that a good batsman. Period. they do have better batsmen around and we will soon see the likes of Kapali and Saleh back in the team.

In terms of pure, raw talent, he is a head above the rest. Too much pressure from a very young age, higher responsibility and the lack of good coaches to improve him plus many other reasons are why he is failing. He needs someone to tell him to keep his aggression under control. He was capable of ding it and therefore still is. He just needs to correct himself in one or two small areas to become good again.

Mahmudullah played a fantastic knock when everything looked to be over. It was not just some rash, lucky knock but he built his innings very well, played with the tail brilliantly and payed some fantastic cricket shots. Deserved his hundred. Glad to see he got a standing ovation and congratulations from everybody in both teams.

Oh and glad to see Dravid get his 100th away catch.

Well That is what I heard in the news yesterday - maybe this is a conspiracy theory run by the Pakistan media

True that - great nation

If it's true, you'll see it affect them out in the middle, as it did with West Indies when Lara was around.

Superb century by Tamim, BD only 168 behind now , will Gambhir get another chance to equal Don's feat in this match itself. I would not mind as long as we win the match

This shows how weak their bowling attack is if you remove Zaheer they might have lost the first test match.

Originally posted by mystery This shows how weak their bowling attack is if you remove Zaheer they might have lost the first test match.

Infact you are right , Indian bowling attack is in fact out of form and bit inconsistent Ishant,RP,PK and to some extent Nehra. If they come back on track then what other countries will do ? Even now with India's out of form attack they are finding it hard to beat India.

Edited by MalhotraRaj84 - 26 January 2010 at 6:56pm

Mystery, careful mate, Cricket is a funny game.  If Ishant catches form, a top order can be easily blown away!  Sharma average 27 on dead wickets against Aussie when India last toured there for test.  No other fast bowler averaged under 40.  Khan, Sharma, Harbhajan and Mishra isn't a bad bowling attack.

Mishra should have been played. It was unwise to drop him after he got 7 wickets and a 50 in the first test. Strange tactics but injuries cost India dear and more would have resulted in India fielding 10 men!

End of a dull series and now I can look forward to the SA series. Hope Dravid and Laxman gets fit by then!

Originally posted by kahmad WI bowling attack is looking much better than Indias.

WI bowling attack is good,Atleast they lost by 2-0 and not 3-0 , infact last two match was nice close contests.