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Bangladesh vs Pakistan | 1st ODI | Dhaka | March 11 | Pre-Match Discussion

BDfanforever said:
In 50 overs, anywhere from 250-300 will make up for good games. Its when you start seeing 350 scores things get out of hand. Wankhede is the worst stadium of all for these kinds of pitches.

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sweep_shot said:
Mumbai has one of the worst cricket pitches. I agree.

When 350+ is par on any ground, why play bowlers? They are better off using bowling machines. :inti
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I don't think Bangladesh are going to score 350+ in any format, on any ground, against any bowling, anytime soon my friends
 
adi_62941 said:
Two loser teams with loser attitude.

Shaheen will go harder on these poor bengalis.
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Let's not deride Pakistan. As much as we like to criticize them, a full strength Pakistan team would absolutely murder BD anywhere in the world except Mirpur. My point being, sending young players into that swampy hellscape of a pitch and then judging them based on performance would be totally unfair.

I am 100% sure this tour was decided based on non-cricketing and political reasons. A tour of Bangladesh is a lose-lose for both the visitors and the host. There is absolutely nothing to gain and long exposure to Mirpur could take the flair and intent away from any batsmen especially youngsters.

@Hitman @RedwoodOriginal This is what their premier batsman has to say about mirpur pitch.

www.thedailystar.net

Mirpur wicket marred many batting careers, says Litton

Litton claimed that batters particularly suffered in two series back in 2021 against Australia and New Zealand, where Bangladesh won both series but received a lot of criticism for the tailor-made rank-turner wickets.
www.thedailystar.net www.thedailystar.net
 
Rana said:
International cricket and modern requirements are not there to entertain your preferences. If this is the kind of crap cricket you wish to see, then don’t watch cricket on TV and just watch club cricket matches on playcricket or frogbox!
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Well said.
 
Mike Hesson ahead of PAK vs BAN first ODI:

I think our challenge here is adapting to the pitch quickly. Regardless of what's thrown at us, we've got to make sure we have a team ready to challenge Bangladesh in the right conditions.

Our last two one-day series have been exceptional. We've won both of those very convincingly and played some good, solid cricket. We've also had runs at the top of the order, which always helps. This series will be a challenge for some new players to do the same thing.

In terms of the conditions, there's a lot more grass on the square than I've seen here in the past year. It depends on how that plays and whether the seamers get assistance through the middle or if it turns for the spinners. We certainly believe we have good enough spinners to control the middle overs. If there's anything on offer, we can certainly create wicket-taking opportunities, but that will be very much pitch-dependent.

Of course we believe we can beat Bangladesh, but we also respect them, especially in their own conditions. As I mentioned, the conditions here will be very different from what we saw in the T20 series. That surface had inconsistent bounce and was fairly average. This pitch certainly looks much better, and I think both sides will be challenged with the ball as much as with the bat.

Bangladesh have been playing a lot more 50-over cricket recently, so we know we'll have to adjust quickly to the longer format.

Last time we were here, I did criticise the wickets. It certainly looks like a far better surface and better coverage this time. Unfortunately, the pitch here hasn't been great for a while, but even during the BPL the surfaces were much improved. Now there appears to be more grass cover and a more genuine contest between bat and ball. Both sides want to play on good cricket wickets and be properly challenged, and at this stage it certainly looks that way.

As for the squad, I don't think anyone was particularly dropped. As I said, it's a great opportunity for us to look at some younger talent. We get very few opportunities in the calendar to give a number of promising players a chance, because we're usually heading into or preparing for major events.

It will depend on how many players make their debut, but there are several who have been around the circuit for a while and have been waiting for this opportunity. Someone like Saim Ayub has forced his case through his performances in the T20 World Cup, and he has also done well domestically when playing 50-over cricket. Kamran Ghulam is another exciting talent — the highest run-scorer in first-class cricket — and he has been exceptional for the Shaheens. Mohammad Hasnain has also been around the fringes for some time. These are players people haven't seen much of yet, and this series is a good opportunity for them to show how good they are."
 
Since we’re picking a bunch of nobody’s, here’s my Playing XI vs Bangladesh

Muhammad Ghulam
Khalid Manzoor
Syed Ali Mustafa (c)
Dinesh Khan (wk)
Shoaib Khan
Mohammad Abbas jnr
Haroon Rajput
Ali Jatt
Wasim Shah
Faris Muneeb
Ilyas Mansoor
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Mark Butcher unloaded on these guys who said 150 is a good total , Listen to this part. This will give slap on the face of guys who are promoting these 170-180 totals.

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90% of commies kisses up to IND. If IND wants to dictate that T20 scores be 300ish, they will say it's great, thumbs up etc. I have rarely seen commies disagree anything with IND. Most of it has to do with the fact that they get these IPL gigs.
 
BDfanforever said:
90% of commies kisses up to IND. If IND wants to dictate that T20 scores be 300ish, they will say it's great, thumbs up etc. I have rarely seen commies disagree anything with IND. Most of it has to do with the fact that they get these IPL gigs.
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Then why daryl mitchell become angry?
 
RidiculousMan said:
Ilyas Mansoor is a serious talent. I can vouch for him
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Bro shamyl hussain is serious talent with maaz sadaqat pakistan has to pick these youngsters for 2027 world cup at any cost if they really want to win it and abrar and sufiyan should be back as well but who do you rate more sufiyan or faisal akram?
 
BDfanforever said:
90% of commies kisses up to IND. If IND wants to dictate that T20 scores be 300ish, they will say it's great, thumbs up etc. I have rarely seen commies disagree anything with IND. Most of it has to do with the fact that they get these IPL gigs.
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100% of Bangladeshis hate India.. you sound like you are neutral? lol Infact Butcher is one of the most anti-indian ex cricketer.
 
Two cricketing powerhouses stepping onto the field, ready to finally settle the eternal debate about who truly rules Asian cricket.

Every over will feel like a statement, every wicket a seismic turning point in the balance of power, on some of the finest cricketing surfaces humankind has ever engineered.

May the best team win!
 
jnaveen1980 said:
100% of Bangladeshis hate India.. you sound like you are neutral? lol Infact Butcher is one of the most anti-indian ex cricketer.
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From purely Cricket point of view, not sure why anyone would hate IND or any other Cricketing country. Not everyone holds Sweepy's sentiment lol. Anyway, IND have the right to home field advantage. They can make the pitch as they would like flat or not.

But yes, I was pissed that BD got kicked out by ICC though.
 
BDfanforever said:
From purely Cricket point of view, not sure why anyone would hate IND or any other Cricketing country. Not everyone holds Sweepy's sentiment lol. Anyway, IND have the right to home field advantage. They can make the pitch as they would like flat or not.

But yes, I was pissed that BD got kicked out by ICC though.
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Pitches have been always ike this lol You sound like every year they have some special thing to make pitches flat This was at Wanderers lol You need skill. Not pitch. ON the same pitch guys like KL Rahul, Kohli would ahve reached at the most 180 or 190. Attitude, skill, ability, fearlessnes, nervelessness. You can't just swing your way through in semi final. What did South Africa do on a flat Eden Gardens wicekt?

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BDfanforever said:
From purely Cricket point of view, not sure why anyone would hate IND or any other Cricketing country. Not everyone holds Sweepy's sentiment lol. Anyway, IND have the right to home field advantage. They can make the pitch as they would like flat or not.

But yes, I was pissed that BD got kicked out by ICC though.
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I do not like India because they have destroyed cricket. :inti

I miss pre-BCCICC days of cricket and I hope it will return one day.

#MakeCricketGreatAgain
 
The tiny folk coming into this thread to get revenge from the Bangla Tiger after it politically spanked them silly
 
Aqib_mustafa said:
Bro shamyl hussain is serious talent with maaz sadaqat pakistan has to pick these youngsters for 2027 world cup at any cost if they really want to win it and abrar and sufiyan should be back as well but who do you rate more sufiyan or faisal akram?
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Maaaz is no where near ready even Shamyl isnt but Shamyl looks an educated cricketer then again so is shan masood
 
Bangladesh has declined massively in ODI compared to back in the days. Hope they put up some sort of a contest. This is also pakistan, so not much to expect lol
 
Bangladesh should not play cricket, I refuse to consider this a Cricket match as Bangladesh does not know how to play cricket.

This is not a cricket match or series, this is just some gully mohalla tournament .
 
Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series

Dhaka: The trophy for the Pakistan–Bangladesh ODI series has been unveiled.

The unveiling ceremony was conducted by Pakistan’s ODI captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Bangladesh’s captain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will begin tomorrow with the opening match.

 
Looking at this highly anticipated clash of Titans , what are your series predictions ?
Can the visitors win the series against a hugely well rested home team ?
 
Human786 said:
Looking at this highly anticipated clash of Titans , what are your series predictions ?
Can the visitors win the series against a hugely well rested home team ?
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I think both sides should win a match each and hope for the 3rd match to be rained off. No better result than a brotherly drawn series and a shared trophy. :heart:
 
As The Last Real Neutral Fan I will be rooting for BanglaBros.

Sometimes even without a system the right talent just happens to come together and bamboozle the world.

Every team has had that phase. Zimbabwe in the 90s, India currently, and even BD back in their legendary run from 2015-2017, took out Eng in the 2015 WC and game them severe PTSD that they changed their entire philosophy and bounced back.

Time has come for BD to take its rightful place.
 
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons speaking during a press conference:

“I think we are at that stage now where we’re getting past that [disappointment of missing the T20 World Cup]. It was very hurtful for the guys and I’m talking to them and it was very, very hurtful.”

“The ultimate goal is to get better at ODI cricket rather than just focusing on qualification math. Although the team currently lacks some of the experience it had when Bangladesh was at the top of the ODI rankings, the focus is on playing to the level the current talent allows.”

“The team is currently looking at a pool of 23 to 24 players who train together, ensuring that depth is available for the numerous upcoming one-day series.”

“First, it is physically demanding to keep wicket for 50 overs and then immediately open the batting. Second, Litton is one of the team’s better players of spin bowling, which is a vital skill for the middle overs. His experience and skill set are expected to provide the stability the team has lacked in that period.”
 
Mirpur pitch is a disgrace to cricket. How will our bats even develop there? Thankfully Babar is not playing as this atrocious pitch would have done nothing for his confidence even if it was a terrible decision to drop him in his best format when he is fresh off a 20th ODI ton.
 
Just out of interest....What happened to Pacchas Lakh ka Zurmana?

Did players pay this, or was fine reduced or the fine was taken back?
 
Shaheen Shah Afridi presser ahead of Bangladesh series

On Giving Opportunities to Youngsters

Look, no one has been dropped for this series. We just want to give opportunities to our youngsters because they are our future. So we want to give them a chance against Bangladesh. I think their time has come, and they also know their roles and what lies ahead with the World Cup coming up. We just need to prepare our team for the World Cup, and this is a good opportunity for the youngsters to go out and show their skills.

On the Three Debutants

Yes, there will be three debuts. Sahibzada Farhan will be one of them. He has been a top performer in T20s in domestic cricket and also in List A cricket for Pakistan, and he has done really well.

Maaz Sadaqat will open the batting, and Shamyl Hussain will bat at number three. So there will be three debutants in the team, and I hope they play their natural game and show their skills. As a team, we are very excited to see them represent Pakistan, not just for one series but for the future as well.

On Pakistan’s Bowling Strength

That won’t change. The Pakistan team is known for fast bowling, and we will definitely rely on our fast bowlers to take wickets, while also making sure the spinners contribute.

On Team Selection and Playing XI

Of course, all 15 players in the squad cannot play in one match. Only 11 will play depending on the team combination, the requirements of the team, and the pitch conditions. So we will decide accordingly.

We still have one more training session today. After that, we will assess everything and then make the final decision on the playing XI.

On Bangladesh as Opponents

Any team playing in home conditions is always very strong. Bangladesh have a good side and they play very good cricket at home. They recently beat West Indies as well.

But as a team we are prepared. We played our last two ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka and played very good cricket, so we just want to continue that momentum.

On Pitch and Conditions

So far, the pitch looks like it may offer a little help for the fast bowlers, but we will see. I haven’t had a full look yet, so we will check again, discuss with the team management, and then decide our approach.

On Preparing for the World Cup

The players understand that this is a different format. The players we have selected have played List A cricket and also played for Pakistan Shaheens, where they performed well. So they understand the format and what is expected.

For us, this series is both preparation for the future World Cup and an important opportunity for them.

On Players’ Experience in Bangladesh

It’s not about inexperience. Many of them actually have experience here. Some players have played in the Bangladesh league before — Sahibzada has played here, Maaz has played here, and a few others played here last year as well.

So for them it should feel normal. They already know the ground, the pitch, and the conditions. I hope they play their best cricket.

On the Opposition Bowlers

I think the batters know the opposition bowlers quite well. They recently played T20 cricket against them and also faced them in the PSL. So it shouldn’t be too difficult for the batters.

They will just play their natural game and handle whatever situation comes their way.

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Human786 said:
Looking at this highly anticipated clash of Titans , what are your series predictions ?
Can the visitors win the series against a hugely well rested home team ?
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Well, outside of Farhan, majority of the Pak. team is well rested. Because they mailed it in for the WC.
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Mirpur pitch is a disgrace to cricket. How will our bats even develop there? Thankfully Babar is not playing as this atrocious pitch would have done nothing for his confidence even if it was a terrible decision to drop him in his best format when he is fresh off a 20th ODI ton.
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I think Mirpur pitch is good for ODI and Test. Not good for T20.

220-250 pitches aren't terrible for ODI. I want to see a balance between bat and ball. :inti
 
Pakistan hold training session ahead of first ODI against Bangladesh

Pakistan’s squad trained at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, where players practiced batting and bowling under the coaches after taking part in fielding and fitness drills, with the first ODI set to begin at 2:15 pm local time tomorrow.

 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Mirpur pitch is a disgrace to cricket. How will our bats even develop there? Thankfully Babar is not playing as this atrocious pitch would have done nothing for his confidence even if it was a terrible decision to drop him in his best format when he is fresh off a 20th ODI ton.
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scared to play on spinning pitches so he said " I'm not available for this series. " :kp
 
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SSA can become the greatest Pakistan captain of recent era shall he whitewashes Bang at their home.

The last notable ODI series won by Pakistan was in down under back in Nov 2024.

3 Debuts will be handed over tomorrow.
 
Suleiman said:
As The Last Real Neutral Fan I will be rooting for BanglaBros.

Sometimes even without a system the right talent just happens to come together and bamboozle the world.

Every team has had that phase. Zimbabwe in the 90s, India currently, and even BD back in their legendary run from 2015-2017, took out Eng in the 2015 WC and game them severe PTSD that they changed their entire philosophy and bounced back.

Time has come for BD to take its rightful place.
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What phases of BD you are talking about here? Bad phase , very bad phases, extremely bad phases which one you are talking about
 
Ball Blazer said:
Shaheen Shah Afridi presser ahead of Bangladesh series

On Giving Opportunities to Youngsters

Look, no one has been dropped for this series. We just want to give opportunities to our youngsters because they are our future. So we want to give them a chance against Bangladesh. I think their time has come, and they also know their roles and what lies ahead with the World Cup coming up. We just need to prepare our team for the World Cup, and this is a good opportunity for the youngsters to go out and show their skills.

On the Three Debutants

Yes, there will be three debuts. Sahibzada Farhan will be one of them. He has been a top performer in T20s in domestic cricket and also in List A cricket for Pakistan, and he has done really well.

Maaz Sadaqat will open the batting, and Shamyl Hussain will bat at number three. So there will be three debutants in the team, and I hope they play their natural game and show their skills. As a team, we are very excited to see them represent Pakistan, not just for one series but for the future as well.

On Pakistan’s Bowling Strength

That won’t change. The Pakistan team is known for fast bowling, and we will definitely rely on our fast bowlers to take wickets, while also making sure the spinners contribute.

On Team Selection and Playing XI

Of course, all 15 players in the squad cannot play in one match. Only 11 will play depending on the team combination, the requirements of the team, and the pitch conditions. So we will decide accordingly.

We still have one more training session today. After that, we will assess everything and then make the final decision on the playing XI.

On Bangladesh as Opponents

Any team playing in home conditions is always very strong. Bangladesh have a good side and they play very good cricket at home. They recently beat West Indies as well.

But as a team we are prepared. We played our last two ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka and played very good cricket, so we just want to continue that momentum.

On Pitch and Conditions

So far, the pitch looks like it may offer a little help for the fast bowlers, but we will see. I haven’t had a full look yet, so we will check again, discuss with the team management, and then decide our approach.

On Preparing for the World Cup

The players understand that this is a different format. The players we have selected have played List A cricket and also played for Pakistan Shaheens, where they performed well. So they understand the format and what is expected.

For us, this series is both preparation for the future World Cup and an important opportunity for them.

On Players’ Experience in Bangladesh

It’s not about inexperience. Many of them actually have experience here. Some players have played in the Bangladesh league before — Sahibzada has played here, Maaz has played here, and a few others played here last year as well.

So for them it should feel normal. They already know the ground, the pitch, and the conditions. I hope they play their best cricket.

On the Opposition Bowlers

I think the batters know the opposition bowlers quite well. They recently played T20 cricket against them and also faced them in the PSL. So it shouldn’t be too difficult for the batters.

They will just play their natural game and handle whatever situation comes their way.

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Can you bowl 10 overs Mr trundler properly?
 
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