West Indies in Bangladesh (2011)

If Gayle comes back Windies have a very good chance.

Solid performance by WI here, 216/3 with about 10 overs left in the day. 

Bangladesh have lost it. playing this like a T20 game, 5 wickets for Fidel Edwards, 84/5 after just 14 overs, Bangladesh... what should I say?

Fantastic century by Jr Bravo . First of many more to come from his blade, hope he starts scoring heavily post Indian Test series  . He is such a lovely player to watch and too good a player ; atleast 25- 30 century player in my opinion.

Originally posted by MalhotraRaj84 Fantastic century by Jr Bravo . First of many more to come from his blade, hope he starts scoring heavily post Indian Test series  . He is such a lovely player to watch and too good a player ; atleast 25- 30 century player in my opinion.

And hope next 2 come in the Indian series

A scare? Mate they've been set 500 to win. Has BD even made over 250 in the 4th innings of a test before?

While having 300 to chase in ODI's, Bangladesh approaches it like a test match.  Having 500 to chase in a test match, they're playing in attacking fashion?  They're right to say sports is mainly mental and obviously, Bangladesh is seriously lacking that.

Yes Sam and i think it was against SA not sure.

And i dont see that changing with BD playing so much T20 and Odi cricket.


Edited by mystery - 01 November 2011 at 4:24pm

What mystery is saying is right, how do they improve unless they play, I mean in the first test BAN had the upper hand, why can't we appreciate their efforts then? There is every chance that had rain not intervened BAN might have been playing to win the series tomorrow and let's not forget they are still in with a chance to draw this series and have taken it to the last day.

Mushfiqur is better than Adnan Akmal or any Akmal keeper .

Shakib ul Hasan , twin 50s and a 5 wicket haul - quality cricketer, really wonder how much better he could be if he played for a stronger side and also had other perks (better pay, facilities + conditions, etc.)

A massive win here to the Windies and it was a complete team effort. Bishoo nabs his first 5 for in tests, Edwards blasted the BD batsmen in the first innings and the other bowlers were more than handy. What impressed me the most was the batting. Kirk Edwards has started his career with a bank, young Bravo almost made 200 for a maiden ton, Chanders made runs and the very,very young opening pair (besides a silly run out) did not shame themselves at all.


Windies now have a good leg spinner, a lot of talent with the bat and enough fast bowlers to keep them going. I mean even Rampaul, who was injured, was not that badly missed. I hope Otis Gibson can bring this team together and we can see Windies back in the top 5. Calypso cricket is my favourite type!

Backward Point, this time he has to meet Sehwag, Gambhir, Tendulkar, it will be his hardest test ever in his bowling career.  I expect him to cause the odd trouble here and there but these Indians are so good against spin no matter the quality.  He'll have to be on top of his game to do well in the next month or so.

spin wizard - You make a valid point. Even the likes of Warne and Murali have struggled against Indian batting and Graeme Swann, best spinner in world cricket, got looted for 7 runs an over with ease on turning tracks in India in the recently concluded ODI series. Having said that, I still think Bishoo has a few things going in his favour.

Firstly, the novelty factor. Viru, Gautam and Sachin won't have played against him much, if at all, and they probably won't have seen enough of Bishoo to figure out all his tricks. Granted, this isn't that big a factor given that a) Indian technique against all spin is rock solid and b) Bishoo isn't exactly a Mendis type mystery spinner where novelty is a real weapon. Nevertheless, this might account for a few Indian wickets on turning tracks.

Also, despite the obvious experience and talent present in India's batting ranks, they are not exactly going to be in red hot form or high in confidence after the drubbing at the hands of England. Some like Viru and Sachin won't have had much cricket over the past few months, Yuvraj/Kohli will be under pressure to cement their place ahead of the other, Dhoni will want to prove that he is capable of making runs in the longer format since he didn't exactly cover himself in glory during the England test series. Basically, I am saying that a lack of form, match time and confidence may result in technical deficiencies creeping in. I remember Graeme Swann beating Sehwag and bowling him through the gate in England. That was a great delivery no doubt but I am sure a lack of form had a role to play too.

 If I recall, Laxman wasn't that comfortable against him over in the Windies. Add everything else I mentioned and if we get some raging turners, I can definitely see Bishoo causing problems.

Stupid comments made by skipper Mushfiqr Rahim. Singling out the best, and only test class player for gifting his wicket. Attacking the ex-captain like that oozes arrogance and was completely insolent.

The biggest problem for these BD players is attitude. Tamim Iqbal averages 40 as an opener, which is very respectable, but his attitude is pathetic. Every second match he is violating some code of conduct, he makes arrogant comments in the media and has also lost his vice captaincy role.

Cricket is 90% mental, unfortunately for the BD players they haven't yet figured that out.

I can tell you now Sledger, at my university here we have a cricket oval in the centre of the campus and I see the first grade/State cricketers training and I can say with confidence that all those kids would give the BD players a run for their money.

Some of these young fast bowlers, maybe 17 or 18 years old are easily hitting 85mph+.