Bangladesh vs Pakistan | Asia Cup: Super Four | Abu Dhabi | Sep 26, 2018 | Pre-Match Thread

[Executioner]

70-30, your bowling is trash. Which would help our useless batting muster some kind of score.

Our bowling isn't trash. We have a good bowling unit.

Infact this year our pacers have been averaging around 21/22 which is the lowest among all test playing nations.

As for spinners we have Miraz and Shakib.

 

[Ummii]

If Bangla bat first then surely they will going to win this match, anything 230+ would be enough for Pakistan to collapse. So 70-30 to Bangla boys because we got rubbish bowlers

 

[Pakpak]

If Bangla bat first then surely they will going to win this match, anything 230+ would be enough for Pakistan to collapse. So 70-30 to Bangla boys because we got rubbish bowlers

People said the same thing thing 'if Afghanistan score more than 200 we will lose''. Yawn.

 

[Mp812]

"Imagine the reaction BD fans if they win" . Micky just needs to mention this one line to motivate Pakistan. That should do it

 

[hamid.s]

Yeah should be a good match. Excited for it, think it'll be a close match. I think outside of Asia Pakistan would be favourites but in Asia Bangladesh have probably been better in ODIs. Hopefully though think we'll clinch it against Bangladesh here.

Whoever goes through to the finals though hope they make a game of it against India. Been a huge gulf between the rest and India sadly atm, they've cakewalked it so far.

India is on another level really. And this side don't even have Kohli. But they are still vulnerable (as seen in the HK game). Whoever goes through to the final have to bring their very best to beat India.

I don't want to think about the final yet. All eyes is on the semi final now.

I would say it is 65-35 Pakistan. You guys have good experience in UAE and know the conditions well and should be able to exploit. Very few of the BD players played in these conditions and yesterday most of the bowlers were cramping up towards the end of the innings.

 

[MenInG]

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This poll tells you how Pak fans are thinking atm!

 

[alized]

Either Fizz will destroy Pakistan batting line up or Imam/Babar will score centuries. Bowling performance of Pakistan won’t even be that great.

 

[Ummii]

People said the same thing thing 'if Afghanistan score more than 200 we will lose''. Yawn.

People said that same thing as well that we're favorites in UAE, we are going to beat India badly. Bangladesh bowlers aren't good as our but they actually tried to take wickets of Indians batsman, they've got some desired to be a winner unlike our players.

 

[Dingolfy]

Bangladesh need to bat first and put some runs excess of 250 on board.You have better bowling and fielding than Afghans to allow Pakistani batsmen to chase it.

 

[Dios]

Pakistan should really be beating this Bangladesh 'B' team.

 

[Dingolfy]

People said the same thing thing 'if Afghanistan score more than 200 we will lose''. Yawn.

You won in the last over thanks to Heroics of Malik. And Afghans fielded poorly and had no good fast bowler.Bangladesh has better fast bowlers and fielders.Wont be easy chasing against them especially after a drubbing at the hands of India.

 

[BDfanforever]

Either Fizz will destroy Pakistan batting line up or Imam/Babar will score centuries. Bowling performance of Pakistan won’t even be that great.

Fizz is just an economical bowler these days. Bd doesn’t have single wicket taking bowler.

However, BD bowling isnt completely trash though.

 

[coy0607]

Imam
Fakhar
Babar
Sarfraz
Malik
Shadab
Asif
Faheem
Nawaz
Hasan
Shaheen

that would be my team

need to find a place for Faheem. No need for Amir / Junaid / Shinwari

 

[Justcrazy]

Pakistan should win this.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Pak is winning it by 80 runs or by 7 wickets...

 

[Mp812]

Underestimating the spinners would be not a good idea

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

BD team:
1.Liton Das (quota) (wk)
2. Soumya (alternatives are equally bad)
3/6. Ariful (Leave 20% fit Shakib)
4. Mushfiq (no keeping if bat second)
5. Imrul (have chance to get out early if he opens)
6/3. Mosaddek
7. Mahmudullah
8. Miraz
9. Mash
10.Mustafiz
11. Apu

9 batsmen,2 spinner,2 pacer,2 part time spin,1 part time pace

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Pakistan gonna break 500 runs barrier tomorrow. Fakhar 292* imam 202*

 

[ritzy_123]

I’d bring in Faheem, too but in place of Amir. He’s absolutely clueless in these conditions. Hasan is out of form but has looked more threatening in today’s match.

But then Hasan Ali will have to bowl at the start.. Either way we're in a miss right now it seems

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Pakistan gonna break 500 runs barrier tomorrow. Fakhar 292* imam 202*

Why not 700?

 

[MMHS]

BD team:
1.Liton Das (quota) (wk)
2. Soumya (alternatives are equally bad)
3/6. Ariful (Leave 20% fit Shakib)
4. Mushfiq (no keeping if bat second)
5. Imrul (have chance to get out early if he opens)
6/3. Mosaddek
7. Mahmudullah
8. Miraz
9. Mash
10.Mustafiz
11. Apu

9 batsmen,2 spinner,2 pacer,2 part time spin,1 part time pace

1. Liton (W)
2. Soumya
3. Kayes
4. Batu
5. Shakib
6. Mahmud
7. Ariful/Mosaddek/Mithun (doesn't matter, I'll take Ariful)
8. Miraz
9. Mash
10. Mustafiz
11. Apu

PAK'll play 2-3 spinners who'll take the ball away from right-handers, hence Kayes comes at 3. Yesterday Mithun came at 3 to counter Mujib, and failed - but that also had a positive, AFG Captain used up too many of Mujib's overs at start and that allowed Kayes to settle later, he plays spin better as well.

 

[ritzy_123]

Everyone has there own opinion but my opinion is it's team game and overall our team is short of confidence, over thinking and over trying too.

What we expect we can see they're training as we can see in pictures but they are finding it difficult to deliver at the moment.

I read lot of comments regarding inclusion of Junaid Khan even if he plays for us against Bangladesh he can be successful but against India it will be the same story like every other bowler he'll go for runs. Why?

As I already mentioned we're short of confidence we somehow need that sort of confidence which was built during Champions Trophy so at least we can fight.

Losing is not the main issue we're not fighting at all.

 

[Yoddha]

BD showed better results in tackling poverty, over population, hdi improvement etc. Than Pakistan. It's a matter of time before they do the same in cricket. I expect BD team to be rated higher than Pakistan in future. Right now, Pakistan is a better team.

 

[BDfanforever]

1. Liton (W)
2. Soumya
3. Kayes
4. Batu
5. Shakib
6. Mahmud
7. Ariful/Mosaddek/Mithun (doesn't matter, I'll take Ariful)
8. Miraz
9. Mash
10. Mustafiz
11. Apu

PAK'll play 2-3 spinners who'll take the ball away from right-handers, hence Kayes comes at 3. Yesterday Mithun came at 3 to counter Mujib, and failed - but that also had a positive, AFG Captain used up too many of Mujib's overs at start and that allowed Kayes to settle later, he plays spin better as well.

Who ars these people Batu and Apu? We Bengalis should really stop using nick names. I have seen girls being named Shanta Begum Cindy LOL. Mossadak Mithun are equally bad, i dont know about Ariful.

My god that team looks awful on paper without Tamim.

 

[RainMan_]

Just two more matches to win and we'll be the Asia Cup champion for the first time.

 

[BaankeJi]

"Imagine the reaction BD fans if they win" . Micky just needs to mention this one line to motivate Pakistan. That should do it

That is the sole reason I want Pakistan to win.

 

[BDfanforever]

"Imagine the reaction BD fans if they win" . Micky just needs to mention this one line to motivate Pakistan. That should do it

So are you saying if BD or any team for that matter wins a tournament they should not celebrate?

have you seen how even just a goal in a WC group stage is celebrated worldwide?

 

[Shutdown Corner]

70-30, your bowling is trash. Which would help our useless batting muster some kind of score.

Bowling has been so so. Mashrafee and Rubel certainly have been in poor form.

But yeah 70-30 to PAK sounds fair. Could have been 50-50 if Shakib was fit and Tamim was playing.

 

[todfod 11]

Fakhar has been the cause for Imam’s dismissals. Against India and India part 2.

What did Fakhar said to Imam, to hit a big shot in first game? or get LBW in the second game? Imam went for a wrongun in the second game when it was just a normal leg break delivery

 

[alized]

What did Fakhar said to Imam, to hit a big shot in first game? or get LBW in the second game? Imam went for a wrongun in the second game when it was just a normal leg break delivery

Imam was trying to essentially bat for Fakhar's deliveries that he wasted.

 

[todfod 11]

Imam was trying to essentially bat for Fakhar's deliveries that he wasted.

But question is Did Fakhar ask him to do that?? or was he send a signal from dressing room to go for a charge?

 

[Asif321]

Oops I thought match was today

 

[Pakpak]

the fact that you're trying to brush away a crappy win like that shows that you want to brush away pak cricket problems under the carpet and keep a blind eye. Keep on being blind while the real people sees the problem.

Pakistan has big problems, but the bigger problem is your comprehension skills. So let me repeat: people made the same vague, poor predictions about the Afghanistan game. The biggest wrist slitting event on PP in a while, and we won in the end. It'll be same thing. So I repeat, bugger off.

 

[Titan24]

Who cares - PP lives by the day.

I can write my thoughts on today's game and exactly what was going wrong, only to be trolled very next day.

When you are in Lanka, you have to be Ravan, because no one is going to leave me if we lose on Wednesday and that'll go back to 1986 to 2035 ......

I have lived in 5 continents, and I have friends from at least 25 different languages - I can tell you that arrogancy is a National problem for Pakistan, which has brought many more shameful days than being outclassed in a cricket game in past. It'll remain unchanged unless you start to respect people - rest of the world is not sitting idle at one spot.

Lol! Bro I have lived in 3 continents as well at a pretty young age, I have seen fans of different sports and teams as well. And trust me arrogance in Pak is very less. Forget other sports and fans what was that Naagin dance from Bang all abt, wasnt it arrogance and unprofessionalism?

 

[Titan24]

Fizz is just an economical bowler these days. Bd doesn’t have single wicket taking bowler.

However, BD bowling isnt completely trash though.

Agreed, fizz hasnt been ripping through the lineups. He needs working on his swing

 

[Titan24]

I said before - if Azhar is replaced by Sarfraz, team will improve significantly. Same here - if Malik is made Captain, team'll improve, but now improving from 9th to 6th is one thing and 6th to top 4 is different - that gap is too wide to be honest. But yes, a PAK team under Malik won't surrender such shamefully like we saw against IND twice.

Simple reason is - in cricket, Captain is the leader; not Manager that he can get job don by others. Therefore 1st criteria for Captaincy is automatic selection in XI. This guy has managed Ul Haq to shut down even back-up WKs for squad to eradicate any threat.

I wrote many times that, lack of talent is just an excuse to keep seniors safe - Qasim & few others used that superficially, to a level that people started to believe that. Here same thing is happening for WK & Captaincy. Imagine, pankha base had the audacity to bring Captain Imarn in reference as Captain !!!!!!!!

5th actually not 6th

 

[MMHS]

Lol! Bro I have lived in 3 continents as well at a pretty young age, I have seen fans of different sports and teams as well. And trust me arrogance in Pak is very less. Forget other sports and fans what was that Naagin dance from Bang all abt, wasnt it arrogance and unprofessionalism?

No, that was for a purpose.

Hathura being BD coach for long, he knew Nazmul's celebration. When he became SRL coach and immediately they played against us, he enticed his players to mocked BD players with that Nagin dance, which was absolutely disgusting from him, after being BD coach for 3 years. Then the SRL crowd again started it in the first game of Nidahas trophy. In fact, in latest game in Asia Cup, it was a SRL lady in crowd was seen doing same and BD players were quite sober after that win.

I am absolutely OK to return back the compliment if someone plays dirty. In fact, it was quite distasteful for AFGs to mock BD players in the T20 series, which was understandably praised in PP.

Regarding arrogance, you are part of that, hence couldn't notice it - do a soul searching, ask 30 neutral people and get your facts checked.

 

[Mainul]

Problem is there are too many passengers in the squad.Soumya, Mithun,Mominul,Shanto,Das,Ariful...it's very difficult to have a dependable and settled playing eleven.Opening has never given us a good start in this tournament. If somehow we can manage a half century in the opening stand I shall strongly back my team to win tomorrow. We have been repeatedly asking too much to our middle and lower order. Top three havent contributed anything.Our bowling is not bad.Batting has been a severe headache in this cup.BD batsmen haven't faced Shadab,Hasan,Afridi yet. So I don't see any realistic chance of victory tomorrow. We should bank on experience. Imrul should open along with Das.Mominul should play at 3 instead of Mithun.

 

[Baigel]

Why not 700?

Alright Then, 700...Fakhar 337* Imam 250 and Babar 112*

 

[B_Positive]

It just boggles my mind how much overconfident we are still after getting bashed by India in last two games and almost losing to Afghanistan. People are talking as of they have already reached the finals

 

[MenInG]

Talk sense - and dont get personal with any poster.

 

[Pete Rose]

BD showed better results in tackling poverty, over population, hdi improvement etc. Than Pakistan. It's a matter of time before they do the same in cricket. I expect BD team to be rated higher than Pakistan in future. Right now, Pakistan is a better team.

Wot?

 

[kuskash]

Dilemma for Indian fans. They would like Bang to beat Pak but at the same time they would want to beat Pak one more time on Friday.

 

[Mahee]

Pakistan is going to easily win this match...BD is no match to them

 

[Azeem Zafar]

Don't want to see Asif playing tomorrow, he's absolutely free-loading right now. Get Haris in for him, Amir should be dropped & Faheem should play at any cost. My XI will be:

1. Imam
2. Fakhar
3. Babar
4. Haris
5. Malik
6. Sarfaraz
7. Shadab
8. Faheem
9. Nawaz
10. Shaheen
11. Usman

 

[MenInG]

Dilemma for Indian fans. They would like Bang to beat Pak but at the same time they would want to beat Pak one more time on Friday.

or maybe they are worried that a fate similar to CT awaits them in the final.

 

[zulfiqar]

Same Xi probably. No way I'm dropping Fakhar! The only way to score against India is to go after their opening bowlers and Fakhar is the only one that can do that so I'm keeping him in every game we play. Our batsmen just need to bat better.. they are the best we have. Sorry if that's not saying much!

 

[Syed1]

There might be some merit in dropping Mr. Parchee ul haq and trying out Shan Masood who unfortunately is another nepotistic selection.

 

[Titan24]

No, that was for a purpose.

Hathura being BD coach for long, he knew Nazmul's celebration. When he became SRL coach and immediately they played against us, he enticed his players to mocked BD players with that Nagin dance, which was absolutely disgusting from him, after being BD coach for 3 years. Then the SRL crowd again started it in the first game of Nidahas trophy. In fact, in latest game in Asia Cup, it was a SRL lady in crowd was seen doing same and BD players were quite sober after that win.

I am absolutely OK to return back the compliment if someone plays dirty. In fact, it was quite distasteful for AFGs to mock BD players in the T20 series, which was understandably praised in PP.

Regarding arrogance, you are part of that, hence couldn't notice it - do a soul searching, ask 30 neutral people and get your facts checked.

Ok if Bangladesh does it, its for a purpose and for rest its arrogance (Although cant recall Naagin dances in history of cricket).

Anyways I admitted we played poorly in this tournament and India has outplayed us till now.

What do you want people here to say? That Bangladesh is an outstanding team? They havent achieved that much if anything to be praised for. If anyone says Bangladesh is not that good a team, its pretty valid and there is no arrogance in that as everything backs that up. Winning one or two matches against top teams is not enough to be considered a world beater. It has become a decent side only in ODIs for that matter who can beat good teams in a match or two but still not a contender for any world tournament.

Though I have been appreciating Bangaldeshi players, you can see my post for mehdi hassan. Also I have only praised Pakistani team performances where they have done well and players who I see potential in (Be it Fakhar, Shadab, Asif, Shaheen or Hassan) and that what this forum is for. If you find arrogance in predicting the potential of the player and not rating Bangladesh as the next champion then its too bad.

 

[Titan24]

or maybe they are worried that a fate similar to CT awaits them in the final.

Exactly, Indian fans know that there is more chance for Pak to beat India than bang to beat India so obviously they would want Bangla to win. They might not show though.

 

[Syed1]

Junaid Khan has to play... he can't do worse than Amir or Shinwari. Even Hasan has been pure trash on this tour.

 

[BDfanforever]

Talk sense - and dont get personal with any poster.

Hi, I did. I easily refuted his argument about Nagin dance being arrogant when its just a celebration. WI players does the “sssh” celebrations all the time. I would imagine those are more annoying celebrations.

 

[MMHS]

Ok if Bangladesh does it, its for a purpose and for rest its arrogance (Although cant recall Naagin dances in history of cricket).

Anyways I admitted we played poorly in this tournament and India has outplayed us till now.

What do you want people here to say? That Bangladesh is an outstanding team? They havent achieved that much if anything to be praised for. If anyone says Bangladesh is not that good a team, its pretty valid and there is no arrogance in that as everything backs that up. Winning one or two matches against top teams is not enough to be considered a world beater. It has become a decent side only in ODIs for that matter who can beat good teams in a match or two but still not a contender for any world tournament.

Though I have been appreciating Bangaldeshi players, you can see my post for mehdi hassan. Also I have only praised Pakistani team performances where they have done well and players who I see potential in (Be it Fakhar, Shadab, Asif, Shaheen or Hassan) and that what this forum is for. If you find arrogance in predicting the potential of the player and not rating Bangladesh as the next champion then its too bad.

You think celebration in field is equal to talk about Finals when there is an eliminator awaiting? As I said, you can't identify what is arrogance, hence don't smell it. Nagin dance to show arrogance .... nice try though.

Coming to your 2nd part - no one is asking you to say BD is an outstanding team. In fact everyone knows the obvious and BD posters here are not fools. And no one is asking you to predict BD as Champions, but it will be quite shallow for me if I bring posts prior to Asia Cup, particularly PAK posters, it won't be nice reading.

Any way, more than you I actually praise PAK players & cricket history - you don't need give me gyan on the potential. Just next time before posting remember that everyone loves their team, expects to do better and every fan is emotional - hurting someones feeling when he is down is not only cruel, it's unethical as well; bad blood starts from there.

I hope, whatever tomorrow's outcome is, we should be able to stay in PP decently, without bringing mods.

 

[shokz1408]

Sooo... there's not enough time to call for yasir shah for a potential final, send someone home as "injured"?

 

[BDfanforever]

You think celebration in field is equal to talk about Finals when there is an eliminator awaiting? As I said, you can't identify what is arrogance, hence don't smell it. Nagin dance to show arrogance .... nice try though.

Coming to your 2nd part - no one is asking you to say BD is an outstanding team. In fact everyone knows the obvious and BD posters here are not fools. And no one is asking you to predict BD as Champions, but it will be quite shallow for me if I bring posts prior to Asia Cup, particularly PAK posters, it won't be nice reading.

Any way, more than you I actually praise PAK players & cricket history - you don't need give me gyan on the potential. Just next time before posting remember that everyone loves their team, expects to do better and every fan is emotional - hurting someones feeling when he is down is not only cruel, it's unethical as well; bad blood starts from there.

I hope, whatever tomorrow's outcome is, we should be able to stay in PP decently, without bringing mods.

Hey I posted that Nagin dance is not arrogance at all. Its just a celebration. Wi players does sssh and all kinds of cool celebrations, but its only when Bd does something its arrogance from a minnow. I mean how dare minnow players celebrate wicket or wins.

That Nagin dance is so cool and if you are familimar with Fifa it wouldve made it to their video game. Look into youtube on Fifa celebrations from football players.

 

[Usman Chadda]

The match will hinge on how Pakistan players respond to the recent criticism of their braindead performance so far in the Asia Cup. If the boys are still mentally weak, Bangladesh is going to the final. Malik won’t save us everytime boys and girls

 

[the_outsider]

or maybe they are worried that a fate similar to CT awaits them in the final.

Is PCT a cricket team or a moped that it needs 3 kicks to start running?

 

[Ned Flanders]

Evenly matched teams, should be a cracker.

 

[DRsohail]

You think celebration in field is equal to talk about Finals when there is an eliminator awaiting? As I said, you can't identify what is arrogance, hence don't smell it. Nagin dance to show arrogance .... nice try though.

Coming to your 2nd part - no one is asking you to say BD is an outstanding team. In fact everyone knows the obvious and BD posters here are not fools. And no one is asking you to predict BD as Champions, but it will be quite shallow for me if I bring posts prior to Asia Cup, particularly PAK posters, it won't be nice reading.

Any way, more than you I actually praise PAK players & cricket history - you don't need give me gyan on the potential. Just next time before posting remember that everyone loves their team, expects to do better and every fan is emotional - hurting someones feeling when he is down is not only cruel, it's unethical as well; bad blood starts from there.

I hope, whatever tomorrow's outcome is, we should be able to stay in PP decently, without bringing mods.

We should learn simple thing give respect and get respect.Sometimes i feel that what an arrogance we pakistani fans have.We have been badly thrashed and we have to win a match against a spin heavy side but here we can just see people talking about finals.I hope we do play well tomorrow otherwise bangladeshi players are going to commit blasphemy.

 

[DRsohail]

Hey I posted that Nagin dance is not arrogance at all. Its just a celebration. Wi players does sssh and all kinds of cool celebrations, but its only when Bd does something its arrogance from a minnow. I mean how dare minnow players celebrate wicket or wins.

That Nagin dance is so cool and if you are familimar with Fifa it wouldve made it to their video game. Look into youtube on Fifa celebrations from football players.

Some people will never be happy ignore them.

 

[MMHS]

We should learn simple thing give respect and get respect.Sometimes i feel that what an arrogance we pakistani fans have.We have been badly thrashed and we have to win a match against a spin heavy side but here we can just see people talking about finals.I hope we do play well tomorrow otherwise bangladeshi players are going to commit blasphemy.

Thanks Dr. I am quite "accustomed" with PakPassion & typical Pakistani posters in a decade, but not everyone is MMHS - what'll happen is some of the BD posters will settle some scores if we do win the game. Now, we are not going to win every game thereafter - complements will return with interest next time........ and the cycle continues.

 

[Ned Flanders]

Thanks Dr. I am quite "accustomed" with PakPassion & typical Pakistani posters in a decade, but not everyone is MMHS - what'll happen is some of the BD posters will settle some scores if we do win the game. Now, we are not going to win every game thereafter - complements will return with interest next time........ and the cycle continues.

You are missing Tamim and Shakib isn't 100% fit.

Pakistan doesn't have a proper spinner, you should fancy your chances but I think it will be a close game.

 

[Titan24]

You think celebration in field is equal to talk about Finals when there is an eliminator awaiting? As I said, you can't identify what is arrogance, hence don't smell it. Nagin dance to show arrogance .... nice try though.

Coming to your 2nd part - no one is asking you to say BD is an outstanding team. In fact everyone knows the obvious and BD posters here are not fools. And no one is asking you to predict BD as Champions, but it will be quite shallow for me if I bring posts prior to Asia Cup, particularly PAK posters, it won't be nice reading.

Any way, more than you I actually praise PAK players & cricket history - you don't need give me gyan on the potential. Just next time before posting remember that everyone loves their team, expects to do better and every fan is emotional - hurting someones feeling when he is down is not only cruel, it's unethical as well; bad blood starts from there.

I hope, whatever tomorrow's outcome is, we should be able to stay in PP decently, without bringing mods.

Bro when did I say anything to hurt anybody’s feeling? Even If I said anything it must be an answer to a false and egoistic statement by someone but I dont remember saying anything. Are you talking abt me in particular or its a general statement?

Anyways, I appologize if there is anything I said that hurted anyone.

 

[MMHS]

You are missing Tamim and Shakib isn't 100% fit.

Pakistan doesn't have a proper spinner, you should fancy your chances but I think it will be a close game.

I think, Mushi is carrying a rib fracture as well.

But, there is no excuses - injury, bad day - if Shakib is unfit, he shouldn't have been selected, and same can be said for Mushi; while Tamim got injured within the game, it can happen to any team - Aussies lost the greatest spinner ever 24 hours before 2003 WC, and his replacement Bickel ended up as arguably their MVP, in a 10-0 run to WC glory.

Those who can do it - will do it with what is available. My only issue is, the wicket should be fair enough not finish the contest at toss - rest should be fought on the day.

 

[Rayyman]

Hope Fakhar smashes a 100 tomorrow

 

[the_outsider]

I think, Mushi is carrying a rib fracture as well.

But, there is no excuses - injury, bad day - if Shakib is unfit, he shouldn't have been selected, and same can be said for Mushi; while Tamim got injured within the game, it can happen to any team - Aussies lost the greatest spinner ever 24 hours before 2003 WC, and his replacement Bickel ended up as arguably their MVP, in a 10-0 run to WC glory.

Those who can do it - will do it with what is available. My only issue is, the wicket should be fair enough not finish the contest at toss - rest should be fought on the day.

You write good posts, man.

 

[Sirris]

I don't care whether we lose against India or not. The difference of quality between India and Pakistan is there for all to see. I do not want us to lose against Bangladesh. That would truly be a low for us. All my childhood I have grown up seeing pak team beating BD team anywhere in any ground. A loss against Bangladesh would be shameful. Let the history books record that the events of 2015 were an anomaly and things returned back to normal after that.

 

[Titan24]

I don't care whether we lose against India or not. The difference of quality between India and Pakistan is there for all to see. I do not want us to lose against Bangladesh. That would truly be a low for us. All my childhood I have grown up seeing pak team beating BD team anywhere in any ground. A loss against Bangladesh would be shameful. Let the history books record that the events of 2015 were an anomaly and things returned back to normal after that.

Chill man, its just a game.

 

[El Generico]

I don't care whether we lose against India or not. The difference of quality between India and Pakistan is there for all to see. I do not want us to lose against Bangladesh. That would truly be a low for us. All my childhood I have grown up seeing pak team beating BD team anywhere in any ground. A loss against Bangladesh would be shameful. Let the history books record that the events of 2015 were an anomaly and things returned back to normal after that.

Times change, BD has improved and we need to accept that. I still think Pakistan is going to win tomorrow but I don't think you can count BD out.

 

[Sirris]

Chill man, its just a game.

I take it as a game no worries. I didn't read the thread above me where some posters got emotional and personal over the match. In that contest I can see why my post could be a bit too insensitive.

I didn't mean it in an insulting way. I don't follow development of the cricket teams. Perhaps BD has improved over the years I don't know. All I know is that they are still struggling to put away the "minnow" tag, hence I am just used to thinking it is an easy win. Just like playing against Zimbabwe. Or even NZ in the past but now we have been defeated numerous time by the kiwis and I have started to accept it.

In my head the most likely reason we might lose is if we play bad. If BD team has improved over the years more power to them.

 

[Sirris]

Times change, BD has improved and we need to accept that. I still think Pakistan is going to win tomorrow but I don't think you can count BD out.

Possible.

I can't name any BD player besides Sakib and Tamim Iqbal. I just going from past memories.

 

[Sirris]

Don't want to see Asif playing tomorrow, he's absolutely free-loading right now. Get Haris in for him, Amir should be dropped & Faheem should play at any cost. My XI will be:

1. Imam
2. Fakhar
3. Babar
4. Haris
5. Malik
6. Sarfaraz
7. Shadab
8. Faheem
9. Nawaz
10. Shaheen
11. Usman

Harris is a part timer and his batting doesn't add anything special. I say keep Asif in.

 

[the_outsider]

Possible.

I can't name any BD player besides Sakib and Tamim Iqbal. I just going from past memories.

They have 2 good bowlers in Mehdi Hasan and Mustafiizur. Rubel Hussain is erratic but bowls 140k.

And Bangladesh's most underrated batsman is Mahmudulla. He is a clutch batsman.

It won't be easy.

 

[Hasan2K8]

It’s been more than 3years since last played ODI between the two teams. BD won 3-0 with ultra ease in 2015.

This Pak team doesn’t worry me. It lacks experience and M Hafeez, would’ve been more threat there. All BD has to do, get Fakar out earlier keep them tamed, they’ll tuk tuk it around for some while with Babar. Malik is the only threat with experience and plays spin well. However their bowling is good but this is not England or SA wicket, it’s UAE If BD bats first play early on bit cautious then runs will come. I’d bat first try to post near 300. BD’s gun players; Mushy, Shakib, Mahmudullah as unit yet to fire, So much experience there it’s been one out of the three coming up with the goods, Shakib has to click well. I reckon If BD plays to its full potential, BD will win. I genuinely don’t feel get a bad frightening vibe about this pk team like in the past, they might well hammer BD for all we know but I fancy BD beating Pk.


My XI:
- Liton Das
- Imrul Kayes
- Mohammad Mithun (I’d give him another chance as he got a 50)
- Mushfique Rahim
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mehedi Hasan
- Mashrafee Mortaza (c)
- Nazmul Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman

 

[MMHS]

It’s been more than 3years since last played ODI between the two teams. BD won 3-0 with ultra ease in 2015.

This Pak team doesn’t worry me. It lacks experience and M Hafeez, would’ve been more threat there. All BD has to do, get Fakar out earlier keep them tamed, they’ll tuk tuk it around for some while with Babar. Malik is the only threat with experience and plays spin well. However their bowling is good but this is not England or SA wicket, it’s UAE If BD bats first play early on bit cautious then runs will come. I’d bat first try to post near 300. BD’s gun players; Mushy, Shakib, Mahmudullah as unit yet to fire, So much experience there it’s been one out of the three coming up with the goods, Shakib has to click well. I reckon If BD plays to its full potential, BD will win. I genuinely don’t feel get a bad frightening vibe about this pk team like in the past, they might well hammer BD for all we know but I fancy BD beating Pk.


My XI:
- Liton Das
- Imrul Kayes
- Mohammad Mithun (I’d give him another chance as he got a 50)
- Mushfique Rahim
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mehedi Hasan
- Mashrafee Mortaza (c)
- Nazmul Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman

These are slow wicket - you have to attack the new ball & get a head start, before spinners come. IND, AFG, HK & SRL did that, at least tried, Liton also did that against AFGs but couldn’t finish. Soumya must open and attack left arm pacers, he is not going to do it against spinners. Mithun actually plays spin better & he can list spinners effortlessly. Unless it’s a dead barren track, i’ll keep Rubel instead of Nazmul - there are enough spinners, need to keep cover for both unfit pacers. I don’t mind chasing, unless it’s poor wicket.

 

[Kannappan Ramanathan]

Pakistan will loose badly against Bangladesh..

 

[BaankeJi]

Don't want to see Asif playing tomorrow, he's absolutely free-loading right now. Get Haris in for him, Amir should be dropped & Faheem should play at any cost. My XI will be:

1. Imam
2. Fakhar
3. Babar
4. Haris
5. Malik
6. Sarfaraz
7. Shadab
8. Faheem
9. Nawaz
10. Shaheen
11. Usman

Didn't Asif score 30 in 21 balls against India?
How is that freeloading?

 

[kuskash]

Sorry Bang but are you going to stop this Pakistan? Congrats Pak in advance.

 

[nextover666666]

Pakistan will loose badly against Bangladesh..

Kanananananan what ever ur name is losing to Bangladesh is one thing it's possible badly I highly doubt that

 

[alized]

Didn't Asif score 30 in 21 balls against India?
How is that freeloading?

Don’t you know PP’ers prefer Harris Sohail who scores a mighty 12 (47)