If there is one image that epitomizes the state of Bangladesh Cricket....

[MenInG]

Yes they may rollover Australia for 35 but the fact is that Bangladesh cricket after years of existence is not able to challenge the big boys in any ICC tournament.

What can be done to fix this situation?

 

[Varun]

Eternal minnows.

 

[Inswing]

They are mentally midget and for their mediocrity back in home they get hell of support and fame which seems to be enough for these players.

 

[pakistanisgreat]

I guess their benchmark is to beat any team on roads in BD and win the series.

They are not preparing for big tournaments.

 

[burger_uno]

They need to swallow their pride and admit their domestic setup has not been good enough.

BCB should get next generation of players to play in Ranji/Quaid-E-Azam trophy so that players get out of their comfort zone and learn to play in difficult conditions against good quality opposition. Even county cricket should be an option. Ditto for Afghanistan. Focus should be on four day game as that is the base of all cricketing skills.

ICC should be looking to get involved in raising standard of minor countries. Cricketing world benefits as a whole from progress made by weaker countries. Good example of success of this strategy is Pakistan. Many members of Pak cricket team played in England in 70s and early 80s when county cricket was highly competitive. Their experience ultimately contributed to rise of Pak cricket. Should work for countries like Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well.

 

[street cricketer]

Cricket is dying in Bangladesh. Or it's probably fair to say it has never thrived in Bangladesh.

I think Bangladesh should concentrate on football as a nation where they do decently well (in south asian terms). Bengalis on both sides of the border are generally known for their love for football anyway.

 

[sweep_shot]

Things are not looking good at all.

They are now at associate level. They definitely should lose the Test status.

 

[90MPH]

Cricket is dying in Bangladesh. Or it's probably fair to say it has never thrived in Bangladesh.

I think Bangladesh should concentrate on football as a nation where they do decently well (in south asian terms). Bengalis on both sides of the border are generally known for their love for football anyway.

I totally disagree with this concept.

It’s not dying because at home they are a very strong team (shorter formats) when the pitches are tailored to their needs or abilities.

And that’s the problem right there - it’s one thing to have home conditions but another to rank them so much in your favour that even the UAE becomes Alien to you.

They need to tackle the roots there, do they want to just bully teams in their backyard or do they want make the pitches a bit more fairer so they may lose a few homes but can then learn to compete away from it.

 

[Sycamore]

Bangladesh has only ONE victory against a full status team in WC T20s

Bangladesh has played every single World T20, and they only have one win to show against a test status nation, and that was way back in 2007 vs the west indies.

Overall the record is 7 wins (2 of those came in the qualifying stages this WC) :

Afghanistan -2014
Nepal- 2014
Netherlands - 2016
Oman - 2016
Oman - 2021
PNG - 2021

I'm sorry but this is just a horrendous record.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indeed.

They even lost against Hong Kong during 2014 World T20. ROFL!

That too at home.

Just a shocking cricket team and even more shocking in T20 format.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I have no words…there’s really no point in being a Bangladesh cricket supporter, they get no joy from it.

Bangladesh cricket is on the brink of extinction. The 3 players that kept Bangladesh from sinking are finished, and they have no one else to keep them up.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Bangladesh should follow the example of Sri Lanka and build a young team of talented players.Sri Lanka will be pretty good in future.I don’t know about BD but Sri Lanka cricket structure is good.Their school and college cricket is excellent.

 

[Charmander]

Yes they may rollover Australia for 35 but the fact is that Bangladesh cricket after years of existence is not able to challenge the big boys in any ICC tournament.

What can be done to fix this situation?

i think one should differentiate between t20 and ODI.

Bangla has improved in odi and are a good side. Just look at their performances in last few odi tournaments:

2015 WC - quarterfinals
champions trophy - semifinals
2019 wc - beating sa, windies
asia cup finals couple of times

they are a good odi side and i would put them on same category as SA and SL

It's T20 where they are absolute pathetic. Last t20 they also lost all their games. Very poor in this format and have shown no intent to improve.

 

[silentkiller187]

wasnt a certain poster calling them the best team in asia after india. now we are being told conditions dont suite them. home track bullies like their older cousins

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh should follow the example of Sri Lanka and build a young team of talented players.Sri Lanka will be pretty good in future.I don’t know about BD but Sri Lanka cricket structure is good.Their school and college cricket is excellent.

Yeah. I think they should start from scratch. Get some of the U-19 guys.

Drop Mushfiq, Tamim, and Mahmudullah. Even Shakib can be axed.

Also, get better pitches.

 

[sam_ahm]

They've had a disastrous alright, but as rightly said here, T20s are not Bangladesh's strongest format. They've done best in ODIs.

They are the U19 WC champions, so I think there is a strong need to blood in some youngsters in T20s. Almost all teams do that, even Zimbabwe are doing that now.

Not a reason to panic I'd say. But yeah overall some serious thinking has to be done.

 

[Varun]

Indeed.

They even lost against Hong Kong during 2014 World T20. ROFL!

That too at home.

Just a shocking cricket team and even more shocking in T20 format.

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have beaten them in tests in Bangladesh, the latter even won a series.

 

[sweep_shot]

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have beaten them in tests in Bangladesh, the latter even won a series.

You are right. But, Bangladesh have also won Tests against Sri Lanka, Australia, and England. They also whitewashed West Indies at home in a Test series (2018 or something).

Their Test performance at home is not as bad as their World T20 performance.

 

[street cricketer]

I totally disagree with this concept.

It’s not dying because at home they are a very strong team (shorter formats) when the pitches are tailored to their needs or abilities.

And that’s the problem right there - it’s one thing to have home conditions but another to rank them so much in your favour that even the UAE becomes Alien to you.

They need to tackle the roots there, do they want to just bully teams in their backyard or do they want make the pitches a bit more fairer so they may lose a few homes but can then learn to compete away from it.

I think there's a fundamental problem with the way sports is being run in their country. It's not just limited to cricket, Bangladesh is the largest country by population that has never won a single medal (gold/silver/bronze) at the Olympics ever since they started competing. And it seems like cricket is dying in Bangladesh as well.

Think their government should start some sports initiatives to encourage participation of young kids in sports more. Strengthen the grassroots of all forms of sports to encourage better participation and quality.

 

[sweep_shot]

I hope a lot of changes will happen. Start with a captaincy change.

 

[Charmander]

i think one should differentiate between t20 and ODI.

Bangla has improved in odi and are a good side. Just look at their performances in last few odi tournaments:

2015 WC - quarterfinals
champions trophy - semifinals
2019 wc - beating sa, windies
asia cup finals couple of times

they are a good odi side and i would put them on same category as SA and SL

It's T20 where they are absolute pathetic. Last t20 they also lost all their games. Very poor in this format and have shown no intent to improve.

To add to this, just take a look at AUS. they have never won t20 and only this tournament, do they look like a contending side. But does anyone fancy their teams chances against AUS in ODIs?

there is a difference between t20 and Odi cricket - too many members think they are one and the same. I like banglas odi team. I do no like their t20 team.

and if they dont show interest in improving t20, they should just quit next years wc. that spot would be better served given to oman or ireland.

 

[Charmander]

I think there's a fundamental problem with the way sports is being run in their country. It's not just limited to cricket, Bangladesh is the largest country by population that has never won a single medal (gold/silver/bronze) at the Olympics ever since they started competing. And it seems like cricket is dying in Bangladesh as well.

Think their government should start some sports initiatives to encourage participation of young kids in sports more. Strengthen the grassroots of all forms of sports to encourage better participation and quality.

i agree. but what you are suggesting takes decades to develop. even if they implement, we wont see the results on tv until another 20-30 years. what hapeens in the meantime?

 

[Local.Dada]

They got a good set of players towards the end of the 2000’s and could have built from there but seems like they have a talent drain or the youngsters coming in haven’t been able to live up to the expectations.

Also they don’t seem to have good leadership since Mashrfe. As a board they are obviously more competent than the PCB. They just don’t have the talent at the moment.

 

[shaz619]

When you look at the team sheet, you see the same old faces; they need to blood in some youth who have been doing well @ other levels. BD have historically done much better in ODI’s and haven’t seemed to grasp T20’s, they did well in the 2019 WC but some major changes are needed, I still think they can compete at a high level in limited forms, having said that; still, the showing in this tournament has been beyond embarrassing, they have played with a minnow mentality.

 

[The Googly]

The only way to judge Bangladesh is to imagine how they would do against any other opposition on a neutral ground (to mimic a WC situation). So let's imagine the games are to be played in England or South Africa for example.

BD's fave format is ODI. Do you think the current BD side would beat any of the big boys on neutral grounds? No. Would they beat Ireland or Scotland or Namibia? These games would be very close.

In tests, they would be smashed out of sight anywhere even in Bdesh.

In T20s, they would be smashed out of sight anywhere except Bdesh.

That in a nutshell means BD are associate level team these days. The problem is it includes their golden generation of players.

 

[zulfiqar]

I agree with others that this disastrous campaign does not take away from their improvement in the ODI setup where they can genuinely win games against middle-ranked teams. But yeah, they are really poor in T20s.

 

[Charmander]

BD's fave format is ODI. Do you think the current BD side would beat any of the big boys on neutral grounds? No. Would they beat Ireland or Scotland or Namibia? These games would be very close.

You do remember them beating NZ, SA in England? on neutral grounds as you said.

 

[The Googly]

You do remember them beating NZ, SA in England? on neutral grounds as you said.

Yes I do. Netherlands also beat England in England. The question is how often does it happen and would it happen now?

 

[Charmander]

Yes I do. Netherlands also beat England in England. The question is how often does it happen and would it happen now?

How often do they play in neutral ground? seems to happen much more frequently given the number of chances

 

[Mas-LFC]

T20 format. They are associate level. Complete thrash.

But, let's not generalise with this thread, though. BD in ODI different and better team. Because they understand ODI format better. Reached semi and QF of few times in ICC events. Still, lots more to do, especially away from home but they're much better suited to ODI's and have right balance too.


Test? Meh.

 

[The Googly]

Bangladesh need to build their team around Naim, Taskin and Medhi - good players. Fizz is done - looks a very average bowler. But Taskin has improved big time and Mehdi is a good all rounder in the making.

 

[Mas-LFC]

BD needs a complete change of how they go on about T20s. Some players better suited must be included only for T20 like Sabbir Rahman. Alok Kapali has been ignored but he won BPL some years ago batting final over against Mohammed Sami. Now he is old maybe late 30s but am sure he can still do a job. Many others are better suited for t20 format but they're not in the squad.

Selectors need to select some players purely for T20s. And don't included them for ODI and Test if they do well in T20s. That's the issue too with BD cricket. Suppose if Sabbir makes comeback in t20s and he does well, they'll select him for ODI and say he has a decent 50+ in a 3 match home ODI series, selectors then will select him for TEST. Then if he does bad, loses his performance they'll drop him all together, even for T20s. selectors, Whoever comes in have been keep doing this for years. They don't understand Some are better left for particular format until further development or never..

BCB is such clueless incompetent board. They aint got any idea when it comes to T20. In BPL they make slow low wickets which doesn't help produce hitters. Complete failure of a board, mismanaged everything.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Bangladesh need to build their team around Naim, Taskin and Medhi - good players. Fizz is done - looks a very average bowler. But Taskin has improved big time and Mehdi is a good all rounder in the making.

Naim Sheikh early 00s style batsman. He needs to play Test asap. Should be included in ODI but Dropped from T20. Tamim must return. But you are right about Taskin. He looks in real good shape and strong. Fizz should stick to IPL. Shoriful has been a good find I like him. Has a good action am sure will get stronger with more work. Needs to up his speed. Better bowling coach will help. Mahedi has the right attitude, positive mentality when comes to batting. But his technique is bit messy the shot he got out to SA. Again better batting coach will help.

First and foremost. Get rid of this useless coach and all these south african coaches. When you have ashwell prince as you batting coach for t20s you know your done!

 

[pakistani pride]

Eternal minnows.

This, nothing can be done about it.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Cricket is dying in Bangladesh. Or it's probably fair to say it has never thrived in Bangladesh.

I think Bangladesh should concentrate on football as a nation where they do decently well (in south asian terms). Bengalis on both sides of the border are generally known for their love for football anyway.

Football still bigger sport in BD. Where am from in Sylhet region, I can certainly say football is so big, so many tournaments being played, big crowd come in. Everyone understands. Maybe if their FA weren't so corrupt BD would've been a good football side asian region standard if they put more money into grassroots in football in BD. BCB is useless, BFF is even worse. There's plenty of BD origins want to represent BD but BFF not making happen, likes of Zidan Miah and others. Am sure if they put a package together for Humza Chowdhary he would come and represent BD I doubt he will get into England team.

 

[pakistani pride]

T20 format. They are associate level. Complete thrash.

But, let's not generalise with this thread, though. BD in ODI different and better team. Because they understand ODI format better. Reached semi and QF of few times in ICC events. Still, lots more to do, especially away from home but they're much better suited to ODI's and have right balance too.


Test? Meh.

What is their record in ICC events?

 

[pakistani pride]

Cricket is dying in Bangladesh. Or it's probably fair to say it has never thrived in Bangladesh.

I think Bangladesh should concentrate on football as a nation where they do decently well (in south asian terms). Bengalis on both sides of the border are generally known for their love for football anyway.

LOL now cricket is dying in Bangla?
Its the only sport in which they sort of can compete...

 

[Saj]

Shakib's injury was a big loss but surely heads have to roll:

Only won 2 matches and they were against Papua New Guinea and Oman

Lost 6 matches including a defeat to Scotland

I assume the Head Coach may feel the heat from the Board very soon.

 

[Charmander]

Its the only sport in which they sort of can compete...

That is true for every cricket-playing nation, except australia and new zealand.

 

[bujhee kom]

That is true for every cricket-playing nation, except australia and new zealand.

Or England.

 

[iniqbal223]

For me Bangladesh cricket can be summarized in below points :
1) Forever minnows
2) Pitches they doctor (no one does that so continuously for last 20 years)
3)Premature Ej******ion (every time they have game in hand, they just let it slip because of too many senior yet immature cricketers like Mushfiqr Rahim, Litton Das, etc.)
4) Only achievement is 2015 WC QF
5) Only player who is wonderful is Sakib. You remove Sakib , and they are weaker than Zimbabwe as well
6) Too much bombast, too much talk, high claims... But almost nothing to show
Still remember how they were trolling MSD in Asia Cup 2016 Final.. Cant believe their own players are so immature to stoop to that level
7) We at Pakistan were also pretty average team in 2019-2021.. But our media brings reality into check.. Keep reminding us what is going wrong.. I dont think, in Bangladesh anyone would do that. They will make some bombastic statement, will arrange a home series with some SENA team (who will send their C team). They will doctor pitches, and win it 3-0 ; and suddenly they re the world beaters


In conclusion : Pretty immature BCB, players, and admisnistrators

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Superstar culture runs rampant in Bangladesh Cricket. Their players are too emotional to take criticism seriously, they usually get offended at everything.

With the cricketing craze they have, they should have been atleast a no.6 or no.7 side in all formats in over 2 decades, but their test cricket growth has been stunted for over 10-15 years now. Even Shakib, Mushfiq and Mahmudullah are now reaching the end of their careers and once they leave their cricket will sink even further. Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir, Miraz, Litton, Mustafiz and some others are still standing at the same place they did 4 years ago and there hasn't been any notable improvements.

They can bring whatever coaches they like, but as long as they don't improve their pitches and don't invest in their domestic, they are going to remain a spin friendly team who will consistently struggle away. Fast bowlers just can't be developed on Bangladeshi pitches.

Their players need to be kept grounded as well. Scoring a century or winning one match doesn't make great players. The mindset has to change.

 

[iniqbal223]

Its so funny that Australia today thrashed them so easily when given a fair chance (of pitches)
I think Bangladesh has been given too much importance in last decade with them hosting many world events like 2012 Asia Cup, 2014 T20 WC, 2016 Asia Cup in the hope of developing a strong team. But they will remain minnow , and after Sakib (the only level headed person except few cases) I dont see any good consistent player coming from Ban

ICC should look somewhere else, this team does not deserve even half of funding they get from ICC.. Reinvent cricket in Zimbabwe, West Indies, SL (is progressing good)

 

[Saj]

Perhaps preparing more sporting surfaces at home might benefit them and actually increase their chances of performing better in major tournaments?

 

[sweep_shot]

Perhaps preparing more sporting surfaces at home might benefit them and actually increase their chances of performing better in major tournaments?

Definitely.

Pitches should be much better.

Actually, Habibul Bashar was saying the same thing the other day. Pitches need to be better.

 

[The Googly]

Attitudes need to change on and off the pitch.

On the pitch : Premature and unnecessary celebrations need to stop. The best example is Mush v India. And today, the BD bowler took a wicket with a few runs required and the game gone and celebrated as if he had won the match! This is not a winning mentality.

Off the pitch: Deluded fans need to change their mindset because their attidudes filter down to the team. BD beat C teams at home and their fans go berserk rather then staying level headed and reminding the players what their achievements actualy are. Another example - today at 66-9, BD scamper a single and the crowd went berserk. They then took a wicket with a few runs required off 14 overs and 7 wickets left and again went ballistic! There are times to stay quiet to reflect the situation and the mood of the game to the players.

 

[Babeikh]

1. Learn to keep their feet on the ground and not go all gung ho like they've won the world cup and are some kind of great team just because they beat an understrength New Zealand in an ODI in Dhaka.

2. Produce more sporting wickets. Every team wants some home advantage and that's fine but you also need to ensure you're cricketers can actually develop and play the game to a decent respectable standard when they are not at home. This just gives them a false sense of security and they haven't a clue what to do when they go away.

3. I don't know, do something about your domestic cricket? What is their domestic cricket?

I think a lot of it ultimately comes down to attitude. They aren't as good as they think they are and that is never a good thing.

 

[MenInG]

Some good news for Bangladesh:

Bangladesh qualified directly for the main event for the first time in the tournament’s history

Bangladesh have qualified directly for the Super 12s of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, despite a disastrous performance in the ongoing event this year.

Bangladesh in the eight games played could win only two in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Oman and the UAE.

Bangladesh cricket fraternity had eyes on the Super 12 game between the West Indies and Australia Saturday.

The eight-wicket victory by Australia meant Bangladesh qualified directly for the event for the first time in the tournament’s history.

The International Cricket Council has revised the regulations for the qualifying of the event next year.

Along with the two finalists of the tournament this year, the top six ranked teams in the ICC T20 ranking till the cut-off date of November 15 will directly qualify for the Super 12 stage in Australia.

The Windies ahead of the game against Australia were equal with Bangladesh in the rating points in the ICC ranking, however the Caribbean side were fractionally ahead of the Tigers.

But following by the defeat against Australia, the West Indies with 233 points have now slipped to ninth place in the ranking, while with 234 points Bangladesh jump to number eight.

Afghanistan will also play the Super 12 stage directly next year after the West Indies lost the game.

Afghanistan are now ranked seventh in the ranking with 235 points.

If Afghanistan lose to New Zealand in their last Super 12 game Sunday, the Afghans will demote to number eight, but Mohammad Nabi’s side will still be ahead of the West Indies at number nine.

https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/2021/11/06/bangladesh-to-directly-play-super-12s-in-2022-t20-wc

 

[realitygaf]

With their economy getting better their citizens are getting into sports more world in scope rather than regional . However I wouldn’t worry about their future their under 19 team just won a World Cup

 

[MenInG]

Cricket authorities in Bangladesh are to investigate their team's underwhelming performances in the T20 World Cup which saw them open with a defeat to Scotland and lose all five Super 12 stage matches.

Eighth-ranked Bangladesh trudged through to Super 12s only courtesy of wins against minnows Oman and Papua New Guinea.

They then came under scathing criticism after finishing bottom of their group, skittled out twice for less than 100 in their last two matches.

A committee will gauge "relevant stakeholders to assess why the team could not deliver the expected performance in the event," the Bangladesh Cricket Board said Monday.

Commentator and retired australian batting great Mark Waugh called Bangladesh "embarrassing" after they were bowled out for 73 against Australia in their final match, who raced to their target in just 38 balls.

"Bangladesh offered nothing with the bat. That is an embarrassing display," the Australian said on Fox Television.

"It's supposed to be the T20 World Cup and you wouldn't find that in third grade in the park."

Former BCB chief Saber Hossain Chowdhury attacked his successor Nazmul Hassan "Papon", after the poor showing.

"Bangladesh has now played four World Cups under Mr Papon, things have gone from bad to worse," Chowdhury tweeted.

"It's always someone else's fault (that) he has run our cricket to the ground."

Local media said the team could see sweeping changes in the upcoming series against Pakistan, who will arrive in Bangladesh next week to play three Twenty 20 internationals and two Tests.

But former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza urged authorities not to scapegoat players for the failures of the Bangladesh set-up.

"Please correct the process without damaging the players," he wrote on Facebook.

Bangladesh are assured of a place in the Super-12 phase of the next T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022.

AFP

 

[gazza619]

I guess the real issue was not Bangladesh losing, but the manner in which they lost, and that too in the sub continent. They looked completely toothless. Obviously an 8th ranked team would always struggle in a major tournament against the Worlds best.

The cricket board is to be blamed for organising stupid pitches at home before the competition.

 

[iniqbal223]

T20 format. They are associate level. Complete thrash.

But, let's not generalise with this thread, though. BD in ODI different and better team. Because they understand ODI format better. Reached semi and QF of few times in ICC events. Still, lots more to do, especially away from home but they're much better suited to ODI's and have right balance too.


Test? Meh.

I dont think even in ODIs they can challenge any good team oftenly; Again 2015 WC QF would count as fluke

Rest of their victories are against B/C teams in their backyard
Even they know they cant beat good teams in neutral pitches that's why they prepare trash pitches

 

[iniqbal223]

Ramiz Raja was right; they are the worst possible investment or wastage of $$$ by ICC

 

[bujhee kom]

With their economy getting better their citizens are getting into sports more world in scope rather than regional . However I wouldn’t worry about their future their under 19 team just won a World Cup

Exactly. BD economy is booming. The nation has global aspirations and not just local/regional. Our team will improve as BF supercedes most cricketing nations in economic might. Pakistan is not in the same league and India is now far behind in per capita as well. In a few years, stars will line up to earn in the BPL. BCB are probably the 4th richest board and this will soon be top 3. Benefits of the economy.

 

[street cricketer]

"Bangladesh offered nothing with the bat. That is an embarrassing display," the Australian said on Fox Television.

"It's supposed to be the T20 World Cup and you wouldn't find that in third grade in the park."

The Aussies sure know how to lay into sides after they roll over against them

 

[bujhee kom]

Ramiz Raja was right; they are the worst possible investment or wastage of $$$ by ICC

Shameless to talk about $ when we are one of the rich boards. We pay dues that fund PCB/SL/WI/SA and NZC.

 

[Babeikh]

They don't seem to have any interest at all in developing. Satisfied with a few random victories in Dhaka. Bangladesh league is still miles behind PSL which is embarrassing considering the head start they had.

They are forever confined to alternating between mediocrity (e.g. that brief spell for a few months around 2015 when they were shouting from the roof tops) and embarrassment.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Bangladesh is good team and have some very talented yongsters..
Only thing they lack is game awarenesses and too much reliance on Shakib Al Hasan..
Shakib is ultra minnow basher. He boost his stats against minnows but go hiding against qaulity teams..

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

One more thing, Bangladeshi seniors are full of arrogance and highly egoistic.
Just look at their antics on the field infront of camera.Rahim trying to slap junior player for interfering a catch, Shakib's behaviour with umpires and many more incidents like this..
Just imagine how they treat their juniors off the field..
Bangladeshi juniors also follow their seniors, thinking these activities are cool.
Nurul Hasan trying to get into fight during that infamous Nidahas cup match , Sabbir beating fan, their fake crying after losing any important matches..
These all activities are very childish and foolish.
Seems like Tamim and Mahmudullah are only decent players in their team.

 

[sweep_shot]

One more thing, Bangladeshi seniors are full of arrogance and highly egoistic.
Just look at their antics on the field infront of camera.Rahim trying to slap junior player for interfering a catch, Shakib's behaviour with umpires and many more incidents like this..
Just imagine how they treat their juniors off the field..
Bangladeshi juniors also follow their seniors, thinking these activities are cool.
Nurul Hasan trying to get into fight during that infamous Nidahas cup match , Sabbir beating fan, their fake crying after losing any important matches..
These all activities are very childish and foolish.
Seems like Tamim and Mahmudullah are only decent players in their team.

I totally agree with you about the arrogance/ego part. I don't know where the arrogance comes from considering they are yet to win any major trophy.

Unfortunately, many BD fans get defensive when you point out the behavior issue. They always try to find scapegoats (coach, selector etc.).

Very childish indeed. It is why Bangladeshi fans often get trolled and I think some of them deserve it.

 

[sweep_shot]

Exactly. BD economy is booming. The nation has global aspirations and not just local/regional. Our team will improve as BF supercedes most cricketing nations in economic might. Pakistan is not in the same league and India is now far behind in per capita as well. In a few years, stars will line up to earn in the BPL. BCB are probably the 4th richest board and this will soon be top 3. Benefits of the economy.

While I expect Bangladesh to do well economically, it seems like BD cricket may struggle once the veterans retire.

You can't win in cricket with economic power. If that was the case, big 3 could've won every single ICC tournament.

Also, BPL is pretty below-average currently. I think pitches need to be better.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

I totally agree with you about the arrogance/ego part. I don't know where the arrogance comes from considering they are yet to win any major trophy.

Unfortunately, many BD fans get defensive when you point out the behavior issue. They always try to find scapegoats (coach, selector etc.).

Very childish indeed. It is why Bangladeshi fans often get trolled and I think some of them deserve it.

They are arrogant because they think they are above everyone. They think they are most important celebrities in their country as Bangladesh is also cricket mad nation.They have no fear of their board and authorities..
Take Shakib's example. Shakib is their most important player and can singlehandedly win them matches by both bat and bowl.. And he is aware that he can't be put out of the team for a long time..Bad activities done by him deserved heavy punishment but BCB has no guts to punish him. Shakib get away with mild punishment everytime because BCB was too soft on him. If he was from Australia or England, he would have been banned for life.

 

[sweep_shot]

They are arrogant because they think they are above everyone. They think they are most important celebrities in their country as Bangladesh is also cricket mad nation.They have no fear of their board and authorities..
Take Shakib's example. Shakib is their most important player and can singlehandedly win them matches by both bat and bowl.. And he is aware that he can't be put out of the team for a long time..Bad activities done by him deserved heavy punishment but BCB has no guts to punish him. Shakib get away with mild punishment everytime because BCB was too soft on him. If he was from Australia or England, he would have been banned for life.

I personally want Shakib to retire. I also want all the veterans to retire. The attitude is very bad.

Bangladesh need to start from scratch like they did in 2006-2007.

They need good players with good attitudes. Humble and hard working.

 

[Slim]

Shameless to talk about $ when we are one of the rich boards. We pay dues that fund PCB/SL/WI/SA and NZC.

Say what? You are richer than PCB? Thats delusional, bro. PCB is the fourth richest board lol

 

[Hassaan HS]

BCB dismisses fielding coach Ryan Cook

Russell Domingo and Ryan Cook

Akram Khan, director and also the chairman of Cricket Operations informed the update, disclosing that the board is not signing a new contract with him


Ryan Cook, the fielding coach of the national cricket team became the first staff of the coaching panel to be dismissed after Bangladesh’s disastrous Twenty20 World Cup campaign in UAE and Oman.

Akram Khan, director and also the chairman of Cricket Operations informed the update, disclosing that the board is not signing a new contract with him.
The BCB had a contract with the South African coach until the T20 World Cup.

Cook was the only retained coach after Bangladesh’s disappointing 2019 ODI World Cup campaign.

"We are not getting Cook. He will be replaced by a local coach. We will finalize it on November 16. His (Cook) contract is in the last stage. We are not renewing the contract,” Akram said here today.

Local coach Sohail Islam has worked with the national team as a fielding coach several times. It is learned that he is being recruited for the Pakistan series. But according to Akram, BCB is also looking for foreign coaches.

“We are also looking for a high quality fielding coach. We hope to get it in a month,” he added.

In this T20 World Cup Bangladesh had dropped as many as 10 catches after which Cook’s position became vulnerable. Those who were considered as the good fielders, had failed the most. Liton Das and Mahedi Hasan put down two catches each. Young cricketers like Afif Hossain missed a vital catch while senior playerslike Mahmudullah and Shakib dropped crucial catches. Most of the time the team has to pay high for dropping catches.For a long time, the situation in fielding in Bangladesh has been almost the same with numerous opportunities being missed, causing the side’s defeat in some matches which they were on track to win.

Cook was hired in July 2018 on the advice of Garry Kirsten. He had no experience of international cricket at that time. He was the head coach and performance director of Garry Kirsten Cricket Academy in Cape Town. He had a contract until the 2019 ODI World Cup. At the end of the ODI World Cup, all the coaching staff including head coach Steve Rhodes was sacked but Cook was retained.

Via : https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/cricket/2021/11/13/bcb-dismisses-fielding-coach-ryan-cook

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bangladesh in T20Is at home this year:<br><br>Played 11<br>Won 7 ( 4 v Australia, 3 v New Zealand)<br>Lost 4<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvPAK</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1461662404908142595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Despite missing some of their big names Bangladesh are a tough opponent at home. They've defeated New Zealand 3 times and Australia 4 times in T20Is at home this year <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvPAK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvPAK</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1461661226392506374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2021</a></blockquote>
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[street cricketer]

Usually the sporting fortunes of a country would improve with the improvement in a country's economy.

Why hasn't that happened in Bangladesh? Bangladesh's economy has grown leaps and bounds from its early era, but their cricket seems to have either stagnated or deteriorated. What's the reason for this. Can any BD pper clarify on the issues ailing BD cricket or just sport in general?

 

[sweep_shot]

Usually the sporting fortunes of a country would improve with the improvement in a country's economy.

Why hasn't that happened in Bangladesh? Bangladesh's economy has grown leaps and bounds from its early era, but their cricket seems to have either stagnated or deteriorated. What's the reason for this. Can any BD pper clarify on the issues ailing BD cricket or just sport in general?

Bad management and corruption are the two main reasons. BD board is run by a dictator with no real cricket background. I am referring to Nazmul Hasan Papon. This guy has been holding onto power since 2012. He is also an MP from ruling party and hence he can do whatever he wants.

Another issue is arrogance. Veteran cricketers think they are untouchable superstars. Humility is missing. What Bangladesh need to do is to get players with good attitudes. Drop the veterans (they are out of form anyway).

Last but not least, pitches in Bangladesh need to be way better. Again, that comes down to management. They seem to focus on short-term objectives while ignoring long-term objectives.

I feel talent is not the biggest issue. BD U-19 won the U-19 world title. So, there are talents. It is just that there are so many obstacles and internal politics. All these create a toxic and negative environment.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Fair play to the Bangladeshi supporters who go to watch their team play even though their performances are at club level. It’s got to be hard watching your team crawl to 120-130 in every T20i at home. The lack of 4’s and 6’s, the amount of L’s and still they somehow manage to fill up the stadiums at 50%.

If I was a Bangladeshi, I’d stop watching cricket and take up a new sport.

 

[sweep_shot]

Fair play to the Bangladeshi supporters who go to watch their team play even though their performances are at club level. It’s got to be hard watching your team crawl to 120-130 in every T20i at home. The lack of 4’s and 6’s, the amount of L’s and still they somehow manage to fill up the stadiums at 50%.

If I was a Bangladeshi, I’d stop watching cricket and take up a new sport.

Well, I am a cricket fan first.

Even if Bangladesh don't do well, I can always enjoy other teams.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

It's embarrassing at this point. Really makes you wonder why Bangladesh even plays if there's no intent to win. Isn't BCB supposed to be a rich board? All Asian boards are corrupt but BCB is next level incompetent.

 

[street cricketer]

Fair play to the Bangladeshi supporters who go to watch their team play even though their performances are at club level. It’s got to be hard watching your team crawl to 120-130 in every T20i at home. The lack of 4’s and 6’s, the amount of L’s and still they somehow manage to fill up the stadiums at 50%.

If I was a Bangladeshi, I’d stop watching cricket and take up a new sport.

Most passionate cricket fanbase I know. Perhaps the Afghans can give them a run for their money.

 

[bujhee kom]

It's embarrassing at this point. Really makes you wonder why Bangladesh even plays if there's no intent to win. Isn't BCB supposed to be a rich board? All Asian boards are corrupt but BCB is next level incompetent.

BCB is the #4 richest board. With our economy booming we will be one of cricket's drivers soon enough. By 2030 we will be a $1 trillion economy. Our cricket will improve as we plow more resources in.

 

[Joseph Gomes]

BCB is the #4 richest board. With our economy booming we will be one of cricket's drivers soon enough. By 2030 we will be a $1 trillion economy. Our cricket will improve as we plow more resources in.

I like your optimism, but I will reserve my doubts. Afghanistan is as poor as it gets, about to be dissolved anytime now. Yet they are bullying Bangladesh in cricket matches.

 

[Bleedgreen4ever]

BCB is the #4 richest board. With our economy booming we will be one of cricket's drivers soon enough. By 2030 we will be a $1 trillion economy. Our cricket will improve as we plow more resources in.

Ask your richest board to atleast improve the quality of broadcast and commentary.

Matches in PAK/IND/UAE/SL are so exciting and fun to watch. BD should really be revoked of it's test status.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

BCB is the #4 richest board. With our economy booming we will be one of cricket's drivers soon enough. By 2030 we will be a $1 trillion economy. Our cricket will improve as we plow more resources in.

Reason Bangladesh loses continuously despite plying for decades is this exact mentality. Only time i watched Bangladesh perform better was single year 2015. That was high point where you managed to beat relatively new sides after wc 2015. Bangladesh cricket was in no position to dictate pcb for series on neutral venue yet they stalled that for many years. Other big teams dnt bother to invite you , and ones like Pakistan , you show arrogance. Unless you play big teams regularly, you wont beat big boys in tournaments. So swallow the pride and know your place in world cricket

 

[Mas-LFC]

Ask your richest board to atleast improve the quality of broadcast and commentary.

Matches in PAK/IND/UAE/SL are so exciting and fun to watch. BD should really be revoked of it's test status.

There’s only 10 test playing countries. Why would you want to revoke BD test status lol. Be sensible. Country of 170-180million people, economy on the up, cricket crazy. ICC arent so daft.

Have your opinion. Perhaps thinking before commenting might help.

Btw am no fan of BD in test or T20 for that matter. They have improved a bit in test but in T20s the selectors are bias and clueless, they’ve been messing about too much careless with T20s. In fact I only truly support BD in only at ODI format which I think they understand best after so long. I England in test and T20s, because am fed up of the poor running of BD in the other two formats and the way cricket is being run by the corrupt board and leaders. But I still don’t think ICC will ever grant your wish brother.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Bangladesh needs to be aggressive and play fearless cricket.They should learn from Afghanistan.BD keeps losing from winning positions.

 

[sweep_shot]

Ask your richest board to atleast improve the quality of broadcast and commentary.

Matches in PAK/IND/UAE/SL are so exciting and fun to watch. BD should really be revoked of it's test status.

As a cricket fan, I want Test status to remain with capable countries.

Since Bangladesh are flopping badly in Test arena, I have no issue if that status gets taken away. They don't seem to take the format seriously anyway.

I think Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and Ireland should lose Test statuses. Afghanistan can stay.