India should invite Bangladesh regularly for bilateral series on their home turf

[Imran Hasan]

India is a powerhouse of cricket. They are not only generate great deal of money but also playing very good cricket. Indian spectators would love to see good competitive cricket involving India and other team against they play in home and abroad. Still India not up to the mark in Australia, England etc. But the way India plays now and the money they investing in their system It will not be far away that they will win overseas series at ease. But as of now Home series is pretty important for India to carry their supremacy against all other top teams. And also I think home series generates more money for BCCI as Indian cricket frenzy people come to see their players and the match in the stadium. And off course they come to watch India's win against strong opposition team.

Over the years India regularly host two kinds of team in their home. Firstly white(not meant to be racist) team including Australia, England,Southafrica and Newzealand. Then the Asian team including Srilanka, Pakistan & Westindies( I know they are not Asian but i place them into this category). Due to political reason India did not Invite Pakistan in recent past. So Srilanka became that team that India invite and go to Srilanka to play cricket. Also Srilanka become very strong team after the WC win at both home and abroad(India). Srilanka is always that team that give India good fight and defeat India many times. West Indies is also played against India in India and Caribbean frequently.

Now in present here comes this unique situation where Srilanka and Westindies both have fallen. They are not in a good position that they were in past. On the other hand Newzealand is also struggling in subcontinent. They were beaten by India, Bangladesh comprehensibly in subcontinent in recent past. Now it left to just Australia, England and South Africa to visit India as they are good competitive side to play against India. But can you invite them repeatedly? Don't people will get bore to watch the same team again and again. No matter what fans say But now a days India Bangladesh match bears more intensity. I was amazed to see Indian fans tense and euphoric scenes in India Bangladesh match at the stadium. Now a days Bangladesh is also becoming very good team in subcontinent. Though they did not win any tournament but they are now regularly beat top teams in subcontinent. Apart from the 2015 series win aganist India They gave them very tough fight in numerous occasion in recent past.

I would very much love to see Bangladesh team's resolve and intensity to clash against India in India.

 

[Rana]

Hahahahaha

BCCI will become the ICC soon. Maybe they will hold a neutral view and recognise your plea

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

India is a powerhouse of cricket. They are not only generate great deal of money but also playing very good cricket. Indian spectators would love to see good competitive cricket involving India and other team against they play in home and abroad. Still India not up to the mark in Australia, England etc. But the way India plays now and the money they investing in their system It will not be far away that they will win overseas series at ease. But as of now Home series is pretty important for India to carry their supremacy against all other top teams. And also I think home series generates more money for BCCI as Indian cricket frenzy people come to see their players and the match in the stadium. And off course they come to watch India's win against strong opposition team.

Over the years India regularly host two kinds of team in their home. Firstly white(not meant to be racist) team including Australia, England,Southafrica and Newzealand. Then the Asian team including Srilanka, Pakistan & Westindies( I know they are not Asian but i place them into this category). Due to political reason India did not Invite Pakistan in recent past. So Srilanka became that team that India invite and go to Srilanka to play cricket. Also Srilanka become very strong team after the WC win at both home and abroad(India). Srilanka is always that team that give India good fight and defeat India many times. West Indies is also played against India in India and Caribbean frequently.

Now in present here comes this unique situation where Srilanka and Westindies both have fallen. They are not in a good position that they were in past. On the other hand Newzealand is also struggling in subcontinent. They were beaten by India, Bangladesh comprehensibly in subcontinent in recent past. Now it left to just Australia, England and South Africa to visit India as they are good competitive side to play against India. But can you invite them repeatedly? Don't people will get bore to watch the same team again and again. No matter what fans say But now a days India Bangladesh match bears more intensity. I was amazed to see Indian fans tense and euphoric scenes in India Bangladesh match at the stadium. Now a days Bangladesh is also becoming very good team in subcontinent. Though they did not win any tournament but they are now regularly beat top teams in subcontinent. Apart from the 2015 series win aganist India They gave them very tough fight in numerous occasion in recent past.

I would very much love to see Bangladesh team's resolve and intensity to clash against India in India.

If they don't want,we should not ask. We should concentrate on our improving.

 

[BD-fan]

No. We wouldn't draw any crowds. Do you want to see a 2 day test? Let them play with Afghanistan.

Tri-series, Yes.

 

[the_outsider]

Maybe not tests because there's too big a gap between the two sides.

But LOI bilaterals should definitely happen. A tri-series between India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would be even better.

 

[navin]

Actually, the OP has presented some valid points.
We play against the likes of Sri Lanka too often and the quality of the Sri Lankan team is rapidly (and sadly) going down the drain so it won't harm us if once every two years invite Bangladesh instead. They have been good competitors and we can start with a three match ODI series against them.

 

[Itachi]

Not needed. Tolerating nagin dance in Bollywood is enough. Don't want to see it in a stadium.

 

[JattMaula]

Agreed. Bangladesh should be invited.

 

[Tyler Durden]

Maybe not tests because there's too big a gap between the two sides.

But LOI bilaterals should definitely happen. A tri-series between India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would be even better.

This. I would thoroughly enjoy watching a tri-series of Asian gaints for sure.

 

[AMSS]

Hasn't the FTP for the next 4 or 5 years already been frozen? Bangladesh does have a tour or two. Nothing beyond that is going to happen.

 

[cricketindiafan]

Yes, on behalf of Afghanistan Cricket Board, BCCI should invite Bangladesh National Cricket team for a full series vs Afghanistan every year in India. 3 tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20s.

Afghanistan is a rising team with leading bowlers and all rounder, BD have made rapid progress especially in last 3-4 years and now havr 3-4 world class 0layers. BCCI should do everything they can to ensure these two cricket crazy nations get to play each other regularly.

 

[Imran Hasan]

Yes, on behalf of Afghanistan Cricket Board, BCCI should invite Bangladesh National Cricket team for a full series vs Afghanistan every year in India. 3 tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20s.

Afghanistan is a rising team with leading bowlers and all rounder, BD have made rapid progress especially in last 3-4 years and now havr 3-4 world class 0layers. BCCI should do everything they can to ensure these two cricket crazy nations get to play each other regularly.

You can laugh yourself to death but BCCI have to do it for themselves as well for BD.

 

[navin]

You can laugh yourself to death but BCCI have to do it for themselves as well for BD.

"have to"? I don't think so though it's a good idea.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

We should play more ODI series against Bangladesh. They have become a very good team in this format. Can host all the matches in Kolkata so that Bangladeshi fans can also come to enjoy the matches.

 

[Executioner]

BD will generate more revenue than a lot of mid rank sides.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

BD will generate more revenue than a lot of mid rank sides.

Exactly. They are a better ODI side than Sri Lanka currently. Would love to see a series between India and Bangladesh in India.

 

[Hasan123]

India will beat them but I don't see an issue with Bangladesh getting more games in India.

 

[BDfanforever]

Bilateral means mostly test series. Bd is not a good test series. I am pretty sure if Ind thought Bd would generate revenues they wouldve invited BD.

I dont think anyone even in Bd wants to watch tests between ind and Bd.

 

[Dingolfy]

Tests, a complete NO-NO.Even India A team will murder Bangladesh.But yes to ODI. Bangladesh is a pretty competent ODI team now.

 

[GrandMaster]

Imagine the Naagin celebration in India in front of the home crowd

 

[BaankeJi]

Imagine the Naagin celebration in India in front of the home crowd

And also imagine severed head pictures of Indian players on social media! Very repulsive.

Playing with BD is lose lose scenario. They win, they will do all repulsive stuff. They lose, they will cry a river.

I am happy without those games.

 

[rudra]

India vs combined afg-ban ... 3 Test match series would be better

 

[Canford Cliffs]

Imagine the Naagin celebration in India in front of the home crowd

And also imagine severed head pictures of Indian players on social media! Very repulsive.

Playing with BD is lose lose scenario. They win, they will do all repulsive stuff. They lose, they will cry a river.

I am happy without those games.

Their players know very well that India is no SL, so they wont do naagin dance in India. Also, pretty sure BCB will appraise them to behave so that future tours are not jeapordised.

Also last time their fans created that Dhoni's severed head in Taskin's hand, Taskin got banned next day for chucking
Dont think their fans would do any such stupidity in future.

 

[GrandMaster]

Their players know very well that India is no SL, so they wont do naagin dance in India. Also, pretty sure BCB will appraise them to behave so that future tours are not jeapordised.

Also last time their fans created that Dhoni's severed head in Taskin's hand, Taskin got banned next day for chucking
Dont think their fans would do any such stupidity in future.

Dhoni's 104 mts six in the final of Asia cup 2016 is still haunting the Bangladeshi fans.

 

[BaankeJi]

Their players know very well that India is no SL, so they wont do naagin dance in India. Also, pretty sure BCB will appraise them to behave so that future tours are not jeapordised.

Also last time their fans created that Dhoni's severed head in Taskin's hand, Taskin got banned next day for chucking
Dont think their fans would do any such stupidity in future.

I don't think Taskin ban had anything to do with that. Taskin was not at fault in first place.

 

[Balthazar]

I think it should be a tri series whenever a minnow team is involved, be it Bangla, Afg or Pak. It will be a good practice for our 'A' team. Big no to test series with Bangladesh, though.

 

[alized]

Why doesn't Bangla play with Pak and Ind together

 

[Executioner]

Exactly. They are a better ODI side than Sri Lanka currently. Would love to see a series between India and Bangladesh in India.

BD - India in LOI should be competitive. Not sure why BCCI haven't invited us for LOIs off late

 

[Buffet]

BD - India in LOI should be competitive. Not sure why BCCI haven't invited us for LOIs off late

Honest question here.

Does BCB want to play India in India or India in BD? I would think it make sense for BCB to play in BD whenever India agrees to play due to huge revenue for being a host against India. At least that was the thought process earlier and not sure if it has changed.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

BCCI will invite someone to play a series when they are a decent test side, hence even ZIM has not come to our shores since a long time.

We rarely invite someone to play only ODI/T20's.

Even WI is invited less now a days for the same reason even though they are a terrific T20 side.

@OP, you should improve your grammar.

 

[Executioner]

Honest question here.

Does BCB want to play India in India or India in BD? I would think it make sense for BCB to play in BD whenever India agrees to play due to huge revenue for being a host against India. At least that was the thought process earlier and not sure if it has changed.

BCB from a financial perspective truly wants to host India. I also believe BCCI aren't all too keen to invite us. Makese sense given that they want a full series and our test ability leaves a lot to be desired.

However, a return series isn't bad for BCB if you think of it financially, heck even a few BD based companies will be willing to bid for advertisements even if its held in India.

 

[Buffet]

BCCI will invite someone to play a series when they are a decent test side, hence even ZIM has not come to our shores since a long time.

We rarely invite someone to play only ODI/T20's.

Even WI is invited less now a days for the same reason even though they are a terrific T20 side.

@OP, you should improve your grammar.

WI has not been a decent test side for a while. I think they got many tours of Aus, India etc due to nostalgia.

 

[KevinFern]

Is india gonna play against bd in the proposed test championship? If yes, is it a tour to bd or a home series?

 

[Buffet]

BCB from a financial perspective truly wants to host India. I also believe BCCI aren't all too keen to invite us. Makese sense given that they want a full series and our test ability leaves a lot to be desired.

However, a return series isn't bad for BCB if you think of it financially, heck even a few BD based companies will be willing to bid for advertisements even if its held in India.

But if it's held in India, BCB makes zero money, right?

 

[Executioner]

But if it's held in India, BCB makes zero money, right?

Nope!

Bangladesh is currently sponsored by lifebuoy and Unilever BD. When BD play in India, sponsors are being advertised via our jerseys. Whilst making sponsorship deals, BCB can demand for more money if they have series with India, be it india or BD. However, more money comes from TV deals.

 

[RainMan_]

In a 5 match odi series,

In Bangladesh, Bangladesh will win the series by 3-2 or 4-1

In India, India will win the series by 4-1

 

[BaankeJi]

In a 5 match odi series,

In Bangladesh, Bangladesh will win the series by 3-2 or 4-1

In India, India will win the series by 4-1

BCCI won't let BD win any single game anywhere. Umpires will do everything to please BCCI.

 

[Bangalorean]

BCCI won't let BD win any single game anywhere. Umpires will do everything to please BCCI.

Yeah, why bother to tour Ind. Rightly said BCCI pays all ICC elite umps and hence they always give decisions favoring team Ind.

Enough of delusional comments from BD supporters. Ind plays rarely BD, why any Ind fan wishes to play more with BD and hear all such more no sense views #NoThanks