It's time for Bangladesh to win a World Cup

[GrandMaster]

First of all the lack of Bangladesh related thread was really bothering me. As the rising tiger and the second best team of Asia we deserve a lot more attention. So, in order to end the long lasting drought i have decided to open one by myself.

Ok, so what do you think about the possibility of Bangladesh winning the odi world cup within next 10 years. Is it possible? Also remember the fact that Shakib, Tamim and Mushfiqur all of them have already touched 30. So, its highly unlikely that they will continue after 2023.

Don't you think a player of Shakib and Tamim's caliber deserves a world cup medal in their trophy cabinet? Do u think this Bangladesh team has it in them what it takes to win a world cup?
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With 1000+ wickets, I think Walsh & Ambrose deserved the world cup trophy more than anyone else.

 

[Shutdown Corner]

NZ and South Africa have been saying cricket longer than Sri Lanka yet they still can't handle the pressure. Furthmore you don't produce the quality of players that Sri Lanka did when they won WC.

Your current team is very experienced . Most of them play in T20 leagues and have played lots of international cricket but still can't handle the pressure.

Bangladesh are hit or miss when it comes to pressure. They beat NZ in the CT and England in the WC in high pressure games. Both those games were virtual knockouts for Bangladesh. But they choked vs India in the WT20 and chocked vs Ireland in the 2009 WT20.

NZ are also poor under pressure. Had Australia or India been in NZ position, Bangladesh wouldn't have even crossed 100.

NZ weren't under much pressure. They were defending 265 and had Bangldesh 30-4 after 12 overs. The pressure started once BD were 150-4. That was just a brilliant fightback, the kind very few teams pull off. Also Boult and Southee got the ball to talk for the first 12 overs. 13th over there was absolutely zero movement.

 

[giri26]

To be frank BD has a great chance of winning a T20 WC but 50 overs might be little difficult. There are better teams than BD like England/NZ who have never won a cricket 50 overs world cup. They will win it eventually but not in the next 2 world cups.

 

[moghul]

Bangladesh can win an under 19 WC if the host it in their soil. Winning a WC, too big a dream I guess.

 

[The_Odd_One]

You don't win a World Cup out of nowhere.Bangladesh has to first win smaller tournaments.

 

[RainMan_]

To be frank BD has a great chance of winning a T20 WC but 50 overs might be little difficult. There are better teams than BD like England/NZ who have never won a cricket 50 overs world cup. They will win it eventually but not in the next 2 world cups.

BD is a poor t20 team bud. We don't have many power hitters in the team barring few exceptions. But when it comes to ODI, we r a different team all together, certainly a force to reckon with.

Yes, Eng, NZ and SA haven't won it yet but u need to remember that we are am Asian team. Surprisingly, Asian teams have this uncanny knack of winning big tournaments even with half baked teams. That's why I m so hopeful about our possibility. :akmal

 

[AssassinatedDevil]

I don't think Bangladesh will be winning any world tournament anytime soon. Regardless, Bangladesh is enjoying the best era of cricket in their history and that should definitely be something for the fans to be proud of.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Bit like Zimbabwe, BD will never win a world cup.

If England, South Africa and NZ havn't won a WC yet why BD?

 

[saeed5646]

Potentially winning a worldcup to losing a odi series to side who last won odi series at home 44 month ago how the mighty bd have fallen? .

 

[Majestic_Inzi]

Potentially winning a worldcup to losing a odi series to side who last won odi series at home 44 month ago how the mighty bd have fallen? .

there bowling was absolutely woeful today, they need some quality bowlers, bangladesh should be looking for them.

this is why they will never challenge for any cup until they find world class bowlers.

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh looked like they gave up on everything. They didn't play with any motivation.

They are a team that relies on confidence and momentum and both are missing currently.

Regarding winning WC, don't think it is happening anytime soon (could very well be never).

 

[saeed5646]

there bowling was absolutely woeful today, they need some quality bowlers, bangladesh should be looking for them.

this is why they will never challenge for any cup until they find world class bowlers.

the most experience side in odi format yet struggling in that format .Don,t see a bright future for them

 

[iPakistani]

This team got so overrated and it was just because of Shakib's performance that they stood out.

Terrible World Cup finishing 8th out of 10 places. Beat 3 teams SA, WI and Afg.

 

[sweep_shot]

This team got so overrated and it was just because of Shakib's performance that they stood out.

Terrible World Cup finishing 8th out of 10 places. Beat 3 teams SA, WI and Afg.

Without Shakib, BD could've lost all games (including that Afghanistan game) in the World Cup.

Totally agree with you.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Their young players besides Liton Das are associate level to say the least. If they're churning out these world-class performances on the back of so much experience, cannot imagine how bad they'll take a hit once these 3-4 players retire.

Bangladesh should look at the sad fact that they are well below Pakistan and now getting bashed by Sri Lanka, even in their most 'improved' period.

 

[sweep_shot]

Their young players besides Liton Das are associate level to say the least. If they're churning out these world-class performances on the back of so much experience, cannot imagine how bad they'll take a hit once these 3-4 players retire.

Bangladesh should look at the sad fact that they are well below Pakistan and now getting bashed by Sri Lanka, even in their most 'improved' period.

BD is definitely behind Pakistan currently. No argument here.

I still think that BD and SL are equal because BD is playing this series without Shakib and Saifuddin (two main players). There is also no Liton. Liton is very vital to our ODI team's balance.

Our U-19 team hasn't been doing too bad. They were 3rd in 2016 WC and 6th in 2018 WC.

You are correct though. Present players are playing like associates (apart from Mushfiqur, Shakib, and Saifuddin).

 

[Artaxerxes]

In world cup games any of the top four or five teams can win the final.England are ranked number one ODI team and also had home advantage but they barely made it.New Zealand were unlucky that the throw hit Stokes bat and England were wrong awarded six runs.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

BD is definitely behind Pakistan currently. No argument here.

I still think that BD and SL are equal because BD is playing this series without Shakib and Saifuddin (two main players). There is also no Liton. Liton is very vital to our ODI team's balance.

Our U-19 team hasn't been doing too bad. They were 3rd in 2016 WC and 6th in 2018 WC.

You are correct though. Present players are playing like associates (apart from Mushfiqur, Shakib, and Saifuddin).

how long are you going to rely on Sakib and mushfiq ...? mushfiq scored an almost 100 and still couldnt get close to winning a game... Sakib had the golden WC and u could still win 3 games ... Saifuddin is just starting and he isnt mitch starc ... so cant put ur eggs just yet in his basket ...

Tamim is gone .. he looks like he is pratically scared of playing his aggressive game... Somya sarkar is like a better version of shahid afridi but equally brainless... liton das , once in a blue moon shinner... mehmudullah bats way low down the order for reasons understood to none.. Fizz is good but then he goes for runs pretty much always . ... so i think bangladesh will struggle .. they have improved but thts been all upto saqib and mushfiq and with them being 32, its a downhill for them so not sure how the future looks like ....

 

[nextover666666]

Once Bangladesh can win an Asia cup it will do them some confidence than they can win a world tourney again it wouldn't happen right away but they need to win something small first and than they can get the confidence and support to win a world title

 

[Ab Fan]

India are currently super-giants in Asia and by far the best Asian side. Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are fighting out for 2nd spot. Overall,when we talk about top teams, its big 3, New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan. So, at this point, it is very hard for BD to win a tournament as big as World Cup.

They need to learn to have the intensity to win teams like Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand in high pressure matches. A one-off like England in 2015 WC isnt enough to win the WC. You need to have a few names as big as Shakib in your team to win such a big tournament.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

Pak, Ind and SL will always be the powerhouse of Asian cricket... for SL, they got the test status in 1981 and won the WC in 1996... Ind won the WC in 1983 and have been great team at home for long long time winning great deal at home, competing away and producing greats after greats ... Pakistan, won a test match in in their first 2 series, vs ind and Eng (away) .. and then have beaten all teams home and away (apart from Aus and SA huh) ....

Bang have yet to be part of this winning culture... fans will come up and claim their might home ODI wins, which i think is abt 4 years old now as well or the 1 WC semi (again 4 years) or CT17 semi (pure luck - rain washing out Aus) ...

Bang have improved.. they are getting better but thts all due to mushfiq and Sakib and in their playing days of 10-12 years , bang havent got another superstar - Fiz yes but then he isnt goiong to be in anyones world XI... might struggle to be in asia XI , will be behind bumrah-shami-Aamir-SSA atleast ... so unless they bring something big, some gun players .. they will not win a tournament ...