I am shocked to find many of the members throwing abusive language against Bangladesh team--Cricket is good for a country trying to get out of Islamic fundamentalism. They do not have infrastructure for test cricket--still don't forget Ashraful hit a 50 in 26 balls against fire-spell of Zahir Khan. Given more training, they can also become like Shrilanka. Be sportive-enjoy the game-and stop spreading parochial hatred. This kind of messages do show mental sickness only
Well, Whatmore is having his bad days. A team cannot boast of itself in reaching the Super eight. It has to continue its legacy. But, India spoiled Bangladesh's hopes. India's back in form, so bangladesh...be alert.
RE:goodbye whatmore
by goodboy on May 28, 2007 10:41 PM
Akram Khan served Bangladesh with great distinction, both as player and captain. It was under his captaincy that the country took its first strides towards international cricket, when he led the team to the ICC Trophy triumph in 1997, thereby ensuring qualification for the 1999 World Cup.
Akram then became the first Bangladesh captain to taste victory in One-Day Internationals when his team beat Kenya in a triangular series in Hyderabad in 1998. He also played a key role in Bangladesh's first big victory in international cricket, scoring a valuable 42 in the upset victory over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup.
In his 15 years of international cricket, he played 44 ODIs and eight Tests, captaining Bangladesh in 15 one-dayers. He announced his retirement in 2004, but continued to play club cricket till recently.
In an exclusive chat with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian, Akram, who will don the role of national selector from June, reflects on Bangladesh's slow but steady rise on the world stage.
Did you expect Bangladesh to produce such a good result at the just-concluded World Cup?
No. Before the World Cup I told the chairman of selectors that I have played in the West Indies and the conditions are similar to Asian countries. So, I thought teams like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka would do well at the World Cup. But in the first match against India, Bangladesh did really well. Their batting, bowling and fielding was excellent because of which we won against In
RE:RE:goodbye whatmore
by goodboy on May 28, 2007 10:41 PM
Akram Khan served Bangladesh with great distinction, both as player and captain. It was under his captaincy that the country took its first strides towards international cricket, when he led the team to the ICC Trophy triumph in 1997, thereby ensuring qualification for the 1999 World Cup.
Akram then became the first Bangladesh captain to taste victory in One-Day Internationals when his team beat Kenya in a triangular series in Hyderabad in 1998. He also played a key role in Bangladesh's first big victory in international cricket, scoring a valuable 42 in the upset victory over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup.
In his 15 years of international cricket, he played 44 ODIs and eight Tests, captaining Bangladesh in 15 one-dayers. He announced his retirement in 2004, but continued to play club cricket till recently.
In an exclusive chat with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian, Akram, who will don the role of national selector from June, reflects on Bangladesh's slow but steady rise on the world stage.
Did you expect Bangladesh to produce such a good result at the just-concluded World Cup?
No. Before the World Cup I told the chairman of selectors that I have played in the West Indies and the conditions are similar to Asian countries. So, I thought teams like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka would do well at the World Cup. But in the first match against India, Bangladesh did really well. Their batting, bowling and fielding was excellent because of which we won against In
RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:goodbye whatmore
by goodboy on May 28, 2007 10:42 PM
Akram Khan served Bangladesh with great distinction, both as player and captain. It was under his captaincy that the country took its first strides towards international cricket, when he led the team to the ICC Trophy triumph in 1997, thereby ensuring qualification for the 1999 World Cup.
Akram then became the first Bangladesh captain to taste victory in One-Day Internationals when his team beat Kenya in a triangular series in Hyderabad in 1998. He also played a key role in Bangladesh's first big victory in international cricket, scoring a valuable 42 in the upset victory over Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup.
In his 15 years of international cricket, he played 44 ODIs and eight Tests, captaining Bangladesh in 15 one-dayers. He announced his retirement in 2004, but continued to play club cricket till recently.
In an exclusive chat with Special Correspondent Harish Kotian, Akram, who will don the role of national selector from June, reflects on Bangladesh's slow but steady rise on the world stage.
Did you expect Bangladesh to produce such a good result at the just-concluded World Cup?
No. Before the World Cup I told the chairman of selectors that I have played in the West Indies and the conditions are similar to Asian countries. So, I thought teams like India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka would do well at the World Cup. But in the first match against India, Bangladesh did really well. Their batting, bowling and fielding was excellent because of which we won against
"Yes, Whatmore could have done more for Bangladesh."
bullcrap. a whole load of it. a nation takes a very long time to get into this international league. its a lot to do with the domestic circuit buildup and many other factors. NZland, india, pak, slanka, all took a long time to graduate. banlga cant be expected to become a top outfit within a few years. of course, they can - there's nothing stopping them - as yet, they dont show any signs of it. they are getting there slowly.
the coach can only do so much. if the players lack skills you cant do much. look at india for heavens' sake. WHAT MORE can you ask, he gave bangla a shock second round entry, anything beyond - banlga shouldve proved it - not fat around saying we are capable of. india too was capable of winning the finals with the team we have - did they ?
