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Rangpur Riders win Bangladesh Premier League 2017/18

BABAR should rotate the strike the other has to hit it .

Both has to hit - rotate strike means next ball target reaches 3.25 runs/ball. That rotate strategy was over after 8th over.
 
This pair is losing the match here. What I have seen, in T20, 125% of initial asking is probably the maximum a team can make up in last 10 overs. It has reached 13.5 level with 9 wickets in hand.

where is MIBAH???
 
Babar is a great bastman, but he clearly has trouble scoring at the 120+strike rate. He got four full tosses and was unable to put them away.
 
so BABAR PROBLEMremains, not a t20 player.

Today's case was a bit different - you don't chase 211 methodically. Whatever chase over 200 I have seen, almost always teams actually has reduced asking in first 10 overs, therefore game was lost between over 6 to 10.
 
This result actually opens up the tournament - still any 4 of 7 can make the cut. DD with their squad of foreign picks, is standing at 3, which actually indicates the competitiveness.
 
Today's case was a bit different - you don't chase 211 methodically. Whatever chase over 200 I have seen, almost always teams actually has reduced asking in first 10 overs, therefore game was lost between over 6 to 10.

they slowed down after 9 over i think,should have accelerated but Babar lacks that thing and can backfire when the target is above 170.as it happened today.
 
This result actually opens up the tournament - still any 4 of 7 can make the cut. DD with their squad of foreign picks, is standing at 3, which actually indicates the competitiveness.

i asked u where is MISBAH>>>>???and what was he doing in BPL???lolz
 
i asked u where is MISBAH>>>>???and what was he doing in BPL???lolz

I think he was picked for few matches until regular PAK players reach BPL - if he is played, he deserved Captaincy, because that's probably only skills left with him now. In PSL, being Captain, No. 4 & a Platinum pick, he'll cost IU, may be even 1st round exit, despite having arguably best squad. This happens when you think sports skills is like bank balance - it increases with time.
 
I think he was picked for few matches until regular PAK players reach BPL - if he is played, he deserved Captaincy, because that's probably only skills left with him now. In PSL, being Captain, No. 4 & a Platinum pick, he'll cost IU, may be even 1st round exit, despite having arguably best squad. This happens when you think sports skills is like bank balance - it increases with time.

so again BPL franchises did better,took him for captaincy and then replaced him,well done,and his team won today.
 
Babar is a good support player in T20s especially if his partner is blazing. But power game can only improve from here
 
I think he was picked for few matches until regular PAK players reach BPL - if he is played, he deserved Captaincy, because that's probably only skills left with him now. In PSL, being Captain, No. 4 & a Platinum pick, he'll cost IU, may be even 1st round exit, despite having arguably best squad. This happens when you think sports skills is like bank balance - it increases with time.

Even BPL team management understand how useless Misbah is. Misbah should have some shame and retire gracefully but no he is always there to block younger player.
 
If PCB was smart they could drop all those slow players. Give captaincy to Malik and bring good performers from PSL and Domestic T20 baring Kakmal, Rifat...
 
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Meanwhile, Fakhar is bowled by Sami.
 
Fakhar is totally out of form!!!! A matter of serious concern for us
 
Sami showing the superiority of Pakistani bowling. That bowlers like this aren't near the national side says so very much.

The gulf in class between Sami and the other bowlers was something.
 
Sami finishes with 4/9 in 4 overs. BPL ATG :sami

If anything those figures under-state what he did.

He killed off a chase when Tamim Iqbal was on the rampage it looked as if Victorians were going to take it. Bowled the toughest overs at the toughest times and took big wickets.

He should share MOM with Sammy...
 
The quality of BPL has gone up with the 5 foreign player rule.
They should change it to 6 player and the quality will be even better. The only reason why it's not considered one of the best leagues ahead of PSL and Big Bash is because the local talent in POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR.
 
The quality of BPL has gone up with the 5 foreign player rule.
They should change it to 6 player and the quality will be even better. The only reason why it's not considered one of the best leagues ahead of PSL and Big Bash is because the local talent in POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR.

Quality of the product and how it is packaged also matters.BPL has done very poor in that regard.
 
Sami showing the superiority of Pakistani bowling. That bowlers like this aren't near the national side says so very much.

The gulf in class between Sami and the other bowlers was something.

Yeah Sami's top performance is way better than Hasan and Amir so far. Still quite a few matches to play.
 
Watching Sami today makes me really sad. A sad waste of talent, all that pace even at this age but nothing to show for it.
 
Mohammad Sami 4-0-22-1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4-0-42-0
Mustafizur Rahman 4-0-48-0
KOK Williams 4-0-46-0
JEC Franklin 4-0-50-3

Mohammad Sami's ER: 5.5
Other bowlers' ER: 11.625

:don
 
Mohammad Sami 4-0-22-1
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 4-0-42-0
Mustafizur Rahman 4-0-48-0
KOK Williams 4-0-46-0
JEC Franklin 4-0-50-3

Mohammad Sami's ER: 5.5
Other bowlers' ER: 11.625

:don

WOW whattay spell of Fast bowling...
Wonder what happened to Fizzzz... atleast he needs to be better than Sami
 
sssshhhh dont you know fizz is far better than both Mohd amir and Hassan ali

He clearly hasn't recovered from his injury.

Also, please let's be objective. There's no comparison between Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali.

Mohammad Amir prior to ban was world-class. Mohammad Amir now is good at best. Hasan Ali is the best white ball bowler in the world on current form.
 
He clearly hasn't recovered from his injury.

Also, please let's be objective. There's no comparison between Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali.

Mohammad Amir prior to ban was world-class. Mohammad Amir now is good at best. Hasan Ali is the best white ball bowler in the world on current form.

Mohammad amir only gives his best against India, apparently he said it himself, that is down right pathetic because it means he is not trying his best against other opposition, could be in fear of injury.

Hasan Ali is the best Pakistan bowler for me, in terms of attitude, and improvement.
 
The problem with this year's Bangladesh Premier League

How many people have been watching this year's Bangladesh Premier League?
This league has so much potential eversince it was re started but it has not been this good this year even with the big name signings.

The first problem is the fixtures. There are too many discontinuties this year. Each day as I remember either has 2 games or no games at all. This creates un wanted gaps that robs the league of "momentum sort of thing". Last year it was criticized for having too much compact games, with players not getting enough rest. This year they could have reduced the games per day to 1 with only 1 odd off day in between with no game. It could have kept viewers interest more.

The second thing is there are far too many teams. It sorts of dilutes the home team pool, and as for a neutral supporter, remembering far too many names and teams is sort of an issue for me. Having 5 foreign players per team is a bit weird as it gives their local players a lesser chance to shine. For example, most of the teams would prefer their foreign players to bat higher up the order if they are batters and will adjust their home players out of their usual number. For example I saw Imrul Kayes batting at 4 which is not his regular place. Similarly with the bowlers, the international bowlers are given the bigger responsibility to attack or contain and bowling in the death overs and stuff, and the local bowlers instead of getting developed are kept on the fringes and assume a secondary role or a support role.

Thirdly, there have been far too many changes per squads from last year. It is not giving the franchises to create an identity for themselves for example Perth Scorchers are known for giving clinical performances, RCB are known for heavy batting line up, Islamabad United is known for being a bowler friendly team with a strong bowling line up. They have been changing their key players far too often, which doesnt give them enough time to carve their own identity and for the neutral supporters to root for.

I hope these things will be going through the BPL guys as well and can do something about it.
 
How many people have been watching this year's Bangladesh Premier League?
This league has so much potential eversince it was re started but it has not been this good this year even with the big name signings.

The first problem is the fixtures. There are too many discontinuties this year. Each day as I remember either has 2 games or no games at all. This creates un wanted gaps that robs the league of "momentum sort of thing". Last year it was criticized for having too much compact games, with players not getting enough rest. This year they could have reduced the games per day to 1 with only 1 odd off day in between with no game. It could have kept viewers interest more.

The second thing is there are far too many teams. It sorts of dilutes the home team pool, and as for a neutral supporter, remembering far too many names and teams is sort of an issue for me. Having 5 foreign players per team is a bit weird as it gives their local players a lesser chance to shine. For example, most of the teams would prefer their foreign players to bat higher up the order if they are batters and will adjust their home players out of their usual number. For example I saw Imrul Kayes batting at 4 which is not his regular place. Similarly with the bowlers, the international bowlers are given the bigger responsibility to attack or contain and bowling in the death overs and stuff, and the local bowlers instead of getting developed are kept on the fringes and assume a secondary role or a support role.

Thirdly, there have been far too many changes per squads from last year. It is not giving the franchises to create an identity for themselves for example Perth Scorchers are known for giving clinical performances, RCB are known for heavy batting line up, Islamabad United is known for being a bowler friendly team with a strong bowling line up. They have been changing their key players far too often, which doesnt give them enough time to carve their own identity and for the neutral supporters to root for.

I hope these things will be going through the BPL guys as well and can do something about it.

Good post, I think I can explain few of the issues mentioned here.

First the schedule - BPL started with 8 teams, mid way one team was dropped. That reduced the number of games from 56 to 42 (+4). BPL tickets are sold always with 2 matches for one ticket a day in same venue - now, they could have reduced the day or spread the tournament with same no. of match days having single game (14 such days), or squeeze the tournament distance. They decided to keep end to end same duration (one reason being to block the slot for future events - eventually, it'll be a 8 team tournament) - so there is a gap in schedule. In one sense, it's not bad because it's giving players time to recover, flexible travelling and gives fans a bit breather as well in between. At same time PCB is arranging NT20C with 8 team and continuous schedule - you'll notice that some teams were playing a night match & afternoon match next day, which only PCB can explain, even considering single venue. The gaps you see in BPL schedule was perfect, considering 3 venues & if you take out 7 days extra gap from it.

Number of teams could be seen both ways - it should always be either 6 or 8 (even number). Our FC system is based on splitting the whole country in 8 similar size (population) zones, and BCB is gradually converting every tournaments as a multiplier of 8; even Dhaka League cricket has 16 teams in 2 divisions. Is it too many, I am not sure because for a cricket mad county of 170 mn, 8 teams means average 23-25mn population base/team - add to that 5 foreigners in playing XI, it leaves about 50 local spots, which I think is fine. This year, without any "emerging" quota, about 6 or 7 players are regularly playing in BPL, who are still eligible for U19 WC, that's a great positive. Also, BD as an emerging cricket nation, most of our better players are in their early 20s - this indicates, going forward, gradually, quality of teams should go higher. I think, number of teams in T20 cricket is a function of the economics, more than the quality of players - in BD, if it was 12 team BPL, still there would have been enough crowd pull & favorable economics, therefore I don't think 8 teams is that bad.

Changes of squad in BPL is again due to several factors. This year, apart from the Pay as you play system (which allows teams to pick unlimited foreigners and play the best available XI), there were NT20C & SAF's Global T20 - one shifted time, another was postponed, which allowed teams too much space & options, otherwise, teams would have been more settled. Still, I am sure most of the players will get over 6 matches (out of 12), which isn't bad. In T20, you'll hardly get a settled squad because of draft pickings & international schedules, add to that PAYP - it's really difficult to maintain similar squad year on year; besides, because of Barisal's last minute withdrawal, their spoils (players) were shared by other teams. It shouldn't be compared with IPL for obvious reasons, but compare with PSL; I don't think their squads are that settled either - opposite situation like Barisal, Multan was added & PSL teams are carrying forward half (10) of their roster - so, almost half of their players (few redrafted) are actually new, coming for a 6 weeks fun - that's the reality in PLs & SLs.

The last one that you are saying (legacy), is a mis-leading concept in T20 - no team has any identity so far, it won't happen ever. What you are saying is a small memory of 4/5 years history - it'll never, never, never happen that any team has a legacy of particular type of players. RCB has top 3 of Kohli, Gayle & AB, which makes them look like batting heavy line-up, but it's not a legacy like Mumabi/Karachi produces batsman, Delhi/Lahore bowler; or Surrey produces batsmen, Roses (York/Lanca-shire) bowlers; Guyana produces spinners, Jamaica fast bowlers, Barbados great cricketers/all-rounders; NSW produces batsmen, Vics for spinners & Western Australia fast bowlers. Couple of years back Sunrise Hyderabad had even more frightening batting line up, while looking at IU's squad this year, not sure how much they should carry the tag of "Bowler friendly" team - in fact 20 overs cricket is too shallow to identify batting or bowling skills. Scorchers are an unbelievable T20 squad - made 6 BB Finals, winning 4 & they won all 3 CT T20, which probably tells more about the quality of their squad more than anything else.

Looking a pattern in T20 team probably not the wisest of ideas - it took 50+ years of legacy for "one nil to Arsenal at Highbury", or 25+ years for "Fergie time" - PLs & SLs have to go long, long, long ......... long way for such. To start such legacy they'll need to invest something like starting 18 years old Ryan Giggs in a euro Final - that needs heart, passion & vision - T20 is too cheap for such greatness; we should enjoy it as it comes like pop corn.
 
BPL is very poorly organized and is extremely dependant on Pakistani players just like SLPL....it is nowhere near to modern leagues like IPL, PSL, BBL etc.
Hence the reason why it was discontinued in 2013,2014 etc when Pak players were banned from playing due to BCB's double standards

The quality, intensity, excitement etc are nowhere near to what the top leagues give.


PCB must be given credit for such a successful league like PSL even though it is still outside Pakistan.
 
Bangladesh Premier League: Pakistan Pacer Sohail Tanvir Joins Sylhet Sixers

Sylhet Sixers might have started the Bangladesh Premier League 2017 with a bang, winning their opening three matches of the tournament. However, as the fifth edition has progressed they have lost steam. After their three wins on the trot, the Sylhet Sixers have failed to win ever since, losing five and one match being abandoned due to rain. From being top of the table at one time, they have now fallen to fifth place in the points table. To recover their floundering season, the Sylhet Sixers have enlisted the help of Pakistan pacer Sohail Tanvir.

According to reports in the Bangladesh media, Tanvir will join compatriot Babar Azam in the Sylhet Sixers squad for the rest of the season. The left-arm pacer also has Pakistan legend Waqar Younis, who is the mentor of the team, to guide him.

Tanvir, who has earlier played in the Bangladesh Premier League when he represented Comilla Victorians, will provide much-needed firepower to the Sylhet bowling attack.

Sylhet's early form was largely thanks to Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga, who notched up half-centuries to get the ball rolling for his team.

However, post that Sylhet were outplayed by Khulna Titans -- their first defeat this season. They have also lost to Dhaka Dynamites, Rajshahi Kings, Rangpur Riders and Chittagong Vikings.

Sylhet Sixers take on Rangpur Riders, who they lost to by seven runs on November 20, in their next match on Tuesday.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ban...cer-sohail-tanvir-joins-sylhet-sixers-1780788
 
Mohammad amir only gives his best against India, apparently he said it himself, that is down right pathetic because it means he is not trying his best against other opposition, could be in fear of injury.

Hasan Ali is the best Pakistan bowler for me, in terms of attitude, and improvement.

He actually said ( correct me if wrong ) , he gets extra motivation to perform against India and Australia. Somehow I get the feeling that it is just to cover his lack of performance. He is not a great bowler now whether he tries it or not.
 
Hasan Ali running straight down the middle of the pitch and hit for 2 fours by Bangladesh U19 future superstar Afif Hossain.
 
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION] [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] shoaib malik showing sarfaraz what he can do on spin friendly tracks with legitimate action.
 
very defensive captaincy from the bowling captain.should have bowled with hassan ali to get them out.
 
BPL is very poorly organized and is extremely dependant on Pakistani players just like SLPL....it is nowhere near to modern leagues like IPL, PSL, BBL etc.
Hence the reason why it was discontinued in 2013,2014 etc when Pak players were banned from playing due to BCB's double standards

The quality, intensity, excitement etc are nowhere near to what the top leagues give.


PCB must be given credit for such a successful league like PSL even though it is still outside Pakistan.

PSL!!!! Top league!!!!! Funny.
 
PSL!!!! Top league!!!!! Funny.

Be honest, do you think BPL would function if PCB banned Pakistani players? On the other hand , dont think PSL would be affected at all if the two/three Bd players that selected are barred from playing.
 
Be honest, do you think BPL would function if PCB banned Pakistani players? On the other hand , dont think PSL would be affected at all if the two/three Bd players that selected are barred from playing.

PCB will collapse if it blocks PAK players from BPL - PAK players earn like mercenaries and PCB doesn’t pay them enough for loyalty. You need examples - last time an Indian sports channel bought almost entire PAK national team for a fixed league and players at their prime went for ICL knowing that their PAK career can be over. And, ICL didn’t have any future either - BPL will grow stronger every year.

If you keep posting like these bullish comments, do you think it improves PAK’s image? Your chairman roared to block PAK players for NT20C - half way through almost all PAK central contracted nationals are in BPL and some idiots trying to swallow that punch selling the idea of BPL being closed without PAK players. Even PCB is better than this troll that at least they accepted their limitation - didn’t try to distract their incapability to block central contracted players with some Hollywood script.

Grow up, these are childish staff - don’t post rubbish that makes Indians, Lankans & Afghans laugh at you behind key board. This thread is 200+ post long and most thing I see from PAK posters is the quality of BPL, comparison with PSL and how poor the cricket is there - this is inferiority complex - get over it and try to enjoy the tournament, which is the best of it’s quality this year from inception. PCB has managed 4 months vacation for PAK players in the busiest period of cricket season - BPL is the only avenue for you to watch some of your stars, try to make better use of this opportunity.
 
PCB will collapse if it blocks PAK players from BPL - PAK players earn like mercenaries and PCB doesn’t pay them enough for loyalty. You need examples - last time an Indian sports channel bought almost entire PAK national team for a fixed league and players at their prime went for ICL knowing that their PAK career can be over. And, ICL didn’t have any future either - BPL will grow stronger every year.

If you keep posting like these bullish comments, do you think it improves PAK’s image? Your chairman roared to block PAK players for NT20C - half way through almost all PAK central contracted nationals are in BPL and some idiots trying to swallow that punch selling the idea of BPL being closed without PAK players. Even PCB is better than this troll that at least they accepted their limitation - didn’t try to distract their incapability to block central contracted players with some Hollywood script.

Grow up, these are childish staff - don’t post rubbish that makes Indians, Lankans & Afghans laugh at you behind key board. This thread is 200+ post long and most thing I see from PAK posters is the quality of BPL, comparison with PSL and how poor the cricket is there - this is inferiority complex - get over it and try to enjoy the tournament, which is the best of it’s quality this year from inception. PCB has managed 4 months vacation for PAK players in the busiest period of cricket season - BPL is the only avenue for you to watch some of your stars, try to make better use of this opportunity.
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]regarding BPL pakistani players has given it a new mojo no doubt about this and following in pakistan has high even more than IPL.....
the quality of cricket has been poor before pakistani players arrived but does not matter as long as bangldesh player and board earns with proper youngsters exposure which is far far better than PSL..
welldone BPL franchises for selecting such a good bunch og\f guys from local and overseas available talent..u do what is in you capacity and BPL has done it.
 
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this is why i always like BPL teams managment.giving usama a chance and then sending him ahead of mehdi hassan at 7 shows that they have studied evry player.,,,usama has it in him as a bat too [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION].
 
this is why i always like BPL teams managment.giving usama a chance and then sending him ahead of mehdi hassan at 7 shows that they have studied evry player.,,,usama has it in him as a bat too [MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION].

Mir is about a foot taller than Miraz, stronger; so for 3 balls it does make sense. Instead of 19’3 overs, if it was say 15’3, I think they would have sent MHM ahead.

Those fundamental studies every team does, even at Club level, no surprise in that. What is impressive here is RK’s bowling picks - Sami, Mustafiz, Onik, Mir, Miraz - that’s probably the most balanced & versatile attack that you can get in a T20. Popular choice should have been probably Patel for Mir because he can bat & Farhad Reza for Onik for same reason. But, in T20, you should always go with 20 specialist overs if possible - if 6 can’t do it with bat, 2 more all rounders won’t do it either.

Besides they played 2 players still eligible for U19 WC, which is clap worthy.
 
Fakhar Zaman dropped after just one match is pretty odd by Comilla. Atleasst give someone 3 matches to prove something whats the point of playing him just one match.
 
Fakhar Zaman dropped after just one match is pretty odd by Comilla. Atleasst give someone 3 matches to prove something whats the point of playing him just one match.

That's the issue with BPL you have too many foreign players per sides.

Even Amir Afridi being benched when they've done good

Someone like Badree Cremer sanga have spent sometime in the bench
 
That's the issue with BPL you have too many foreign players per sides.

Even Amir Afridi being benched when they've done good

Someone like Badree Cremer sanga have spent sometime in the bench

FZ one is explainable actually. Their batting reserves has too many top order players. Among 5 foreigners' spot Malik, Hasan, Bravo makes the team as all-rounder; while Butler is Butler - only slot left is Samuels or FZ. Playing FZ means either he has to bat at 4, or drop one of Kayes or Liton to 7 - that's a wastage of player either way.

Dropping Afridi & Amir may be to prove that BPL can survive with out PAK players - they are playing Cooper over both.
 
Dropping Cooper over Aamir or Afridi is hilarious ... Franchises are not run by Bcb so they can't bench players to proove something. They want to win
 
FZ one is explainable actually. Their batting reserves has too many top order players. Among 5 foreigners' spot Malik, Hasan, Bravo makes the team as all-rounder; while Butler is Butler - only slot left is Samuels or FZ. Playing FZ means either he has to bat at 4, or drop one of Kayes or Liton to 7 - that's a wastage of player either way.

Dropping Afridi & Amir may be to prove that BPL can survive with out PAK players - they are playing Cooper over both.

Its a lot of investment to just prove that BPL can be exist without Pak players. Pretty surprised Malik and Hasan havent been benched considering the point to be proved. :fz

To be honest every league can survive without players from a single country especially when you can have Denly, Reece and a lot of good players which are easily available from all around the world so there is nothing to prove here.

Benching Amir and playing Cooper is just a poor move to say the least.
 
This is the most ludicrious thing I have heard all week, Shahd Afridi being dropped when he has perfomed magnificently well for his BPL team, He only had one poor match and now been dropped.

Very poor decision.
 
Its a lot of investment to just prove that BPL can be exist without Pak players. Pretty surprised Malik and Hasan havent been benched considering the point to be proved. :fz

To be honest every league can survive without players from a single country especially when you can have Denly, Reece and a lot of good players which are easily available from all around the world so there is nothing to prove here.

Benching Amir and playing Cooper is just a poor move to say the least.

There are 5 foreign players in every team and PAK is the only country outside BD whose almost entire first XI is in BPL, therefore one should expect that available PAK nationals should make the starting XI of any BPL team, ahead of reserves of other countries - in CV's case, you seemed to be not sure whom they should pick between Malik, Hasan, Solmon Mire, Greme Cremer & Mujib Zadran.

More than Malik or Hasan starting for CV, it's surprising that DD benched Amir/Afridi in a match after losing their chances of top 2 finish is almost gone - if they lose to RK in next match, top 4 will be in question - I am sure they were well aware of that before dropping Amir for Cooper.
 
This is the most ludicrious thing I have heard all week, Shahd Afridi being dropped when he has perfomed magnificently well for his BPL team, He only had one poor match and now been dropped.

Very poor decision.

Terrible call, and they've paid for it.
 
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