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International cricket is tough and slotted with intense competition. For earning a slot in any international side, it is an assumption that a player has immaculate talent, in best form and possess professional work ethic. While this has been the case with most sides that usually have their best 11, Bangladesh plays with only 10 players. The 11th being Mashrafe Mortoza - an absolute tourist.


I have been following Bangladesh cricket closely since last WC 2015, when they surprised the world by qualifying for the quarter finals and beating an established English side.

While the other 10 players have went in and out, this guy has been a constant factor and played in all matches since and perhaps before. What worse, he is also their captain.

He is neither anything with the ball and gets clobbered by decent batting sides, his batting his equally pathetic and is worse than Adil Rashid- the English no. 11 whom I don't rate highly in batting either. I have seen him come at 4 or 5 down at times which absolutely does not make sense.

I am sure there are better players in Bangladesh domestic competition than this guy and with BPL this guy is easily replaceable.

Am I the only one who find this guy a tourist and absolutely cringeworthy as a player. I dont see any other player who enjoys such a free ride as this guy. Your thoughts?
 
Who would you replace him with?
The only one I can think of is rubel or Abu jayed
 
He is the one who took Bangladesh out of a minnow mindset. Ever since he took, he led his team to many victories against tough teams. Bangladesh see him as Alan Border of Bangladesh cricket team.
 
He is such a burden, hope he retires after the World Cup. Also he picked Saifuddin over Rubel :facepalm:

He is playing politics I reckon, just practicing as he is a MP now
 
mrtaim3 said:
He is the one who took Bangladesh out of a minnow mindset. Ever since he took, he led his team to many victories against tough teams. Bangladesh see him as Alan Border of Bangladesh cricket team.
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Why does he get any credit for Bangladesh resurgence in World cricket. The team is now blessed with world class talent in Tanim, Shafiq, Rahim, Mohammadullah and Mehendi Hasan besides other decent players.

When you pick a playing 11, it should be on the basis of quality, talent and/ or recent form. This guy has demonstrated neither of these attributes and is yet a constant feature in any of the games Bangladesh has played in the past several years. Simply beats logic.
 
Hes a veteran player that needs to be respected.
Thing is, when Bagnadlesh used to be a terrible team, he was the only decent guy in the squad.

He isnt the best right now, but he is decent and better than rusel or abu jayed type bowlers.

Hes like Bangldesh's Zaheer Khan
 
Major said:
Hes a veteran player that needs to be respected.
Thing is, when Bagnadlesh used to be a terrible team, he was the only decent guy in the squad.

He isnt the best right now, but he is decent and better than rusel or abu jayed type bowlers.

Hes like Bangldesh's Zaheer Khan
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Zaheer Khan was a specialist bowler and for most part was one of the best in fast bowling department. Can't be said about this guy. I don't recall him doing anything spectacular to what Zaheer achieved in his cricketing career.
 
Major said:
Hes a veteran player that needs to be respected.
Thing is, when Bagnadlesh used to be a terrible team, he was the only decent guy in the squad.

He isnt the best right now, but he is decent and better than rusel or abu jayed type bowlers.

Hes like Bangldesh's Zaheer Khan
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Please don't insult Zaheer, Zaheer was the highest wicket taker in 2011 World Cup and the leader of India's pace bowling in all formats for over a decade. Zaheer bowled decently against several ATG batsmen on India's flat pitches which punished pace bowlers. Mashrafe has done nothing in comparison.
 
We couldn't possibly understand what Mashrafee means for BD. Could have been a fine bowler if not for a dozen injuries. A decent cricketer, damn good captain and a fantastic ambassador of the game.
 
Bhaag Viru Bhaag said:
He is picked for his captaincy. That's it.
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In that case, Sarfaraz of Pak has been unfairly criticized. He is at least the best keeper in Pakistan and has a strategic mindset. He is also a fighter to the core as seen during the England ODIs wherein he promoted himself up the order after a quick 3 wicket loss and scored a fighting 91 only to be let down by Malik and co.
 
stevewittry said:
In that case, Sarfaraz of Pak has been unfairly criticized. He is at least the best keeper in Pakistan and has a strategic mindset. He is also a fighter to the core as seen during the England ODIs wherein he promoted himself up the order after a quick 3 wicket loss and scored a fighting 91 only to be let down by Malik and co.
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Pakistan is on a losing streak so his criticism is justified.
 
As long as he is not holding on to a more deserving players spot he is doing no wrong. If he is still one of the best they have then that is how it is. He was never among the best in the world so I don’t know why you feel so upset.

As some posters mentioned, emergence of Mortaza represented Bangladesh’s emergence as a cricket nation. Having a tall and pact fast bowler is like one of the milestones for evolving cricket nations.

Tapash Baisya was their lead fast bowler before Murtaza.
 
People who follow cricket via CI scorecards only may easily think he's a passenger but anyone who follows cricket properly should know how big of a role Mashrafe Mortaza has played in getting Bangladesh to where they are now. Fantastic ambassador, extremely likeable guy.
 
against the 8 established nations he avges 14 with the bat and 38 with the ball in odis
 
hadi123 said:
People who follow cricket via CI scorecards only may easily think he's a passenger but anyone who follows cricket properly should know how big of a role Mashrafe Mortaza has played in getting Bangladesh to where they are now. Fantastic ambassador, extremely likeable guy.
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Well said.

It is very easy to make comments from watching CI. But Mashrafe is someone who has had so many surgeries and still bowling at the age of 35. He plays because his team needs him. Cricket is not only about someone scoring run. Captaincy is a vital part. He is inspirational.
 
Please delete this thread. easily the best captain in Asia if not in the world by far and for someone who’s gone through so many surgeries and is yet their to play for his country and giving it his all not only that his legs have literally given up yet the way the leads the team is amazing and also his bowling changes and etc are brilliant as well I didn’t read anything other than the title and I knew this is a dumb thread
 
Not everyone can’t be judged by mere stats. Even going by Stats, since world cup 2015 he has more wickets than most Pakistani pacers.
 
Mashrafe Mortaza has given renewed meaning to Bangladesh cricket. He is unquestionably the best captain they have ever had and his leadership clearly has an effect on his teammates who rally around him. Good for Bangladesh as they needed someone mature and tactically astute to bring some stability to the side through the captaincy and that is exactly what Mortaza has done. Bangladesh will miss him if he retires after the WC but I think they have some decent candidates in Mahmudullah and Tamim. Just as long as they keep Shakib away from the captaincy, who I find quite egotistical and arrogant
 
Mashrafe has to bowl within his limitions. If you still assess his bowling performance, he has DONE BRILLIANTLY for someone who has 6 knee surgeries. Half of us pakpassioners including myself would be on a wheelchair if we had 3 surgeries.
 
As the replies in this thread above suggest, Mashrafe has transformed the mindset and performance of a team and lead exceptionally well. Bangladesh are now a force to be reckoned with and he is the cricketer who has played the biggest role in that
 
He is the one who gels the team together. He bowls reasonably economically. Also he can hit the ball well. Not a fit man. But he has a role that is very important.
 
He's fine. An exceptional leader and a decent bowler still. Can utilize seam better than Rubel, Abu Jayed and Saifuddin atm.
 
Still has something to offer with the ball and a very fine leader who I have a lot of respect for . If he didn't make the team on merit, Bangladesh would have got rid of him. They arent like our think tank.
 
Major said:
Hes a veteran player that needs to be respected.
Thing is, when Bagnadlesh used to be a terrible team, he was the only decent guy in the squad.

He isnt the best right now, but he is decent and better than rusel or abu jayed type bowlers.

Hes like Bangldesh's Zaheer Khan
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Poor logic once again
 
He has been their second highest wicket taker since 2015 in the ODI format, with a decent to ok average of 34 compared to majority others, so his selection is kind of justified, plus his captaincy record in domestic cricket has been good, hence persisted with.
 
Cant believe theres a couple Bangladeshi players here calling for his head.

Whenever I've seen a Bangladesh match or scorecard he has been really economical, his stats don't lie.

He also is an excellent captain, all analysts pretty much agree on this, he's the most intelligent captain out of the 10 teams in the World Cup, and if a captain is this good then they make the team based on these skills, although he is still a great bowler.
 
CricFan2012 said:
Cant believe theres a couple Bangladeshi players here calling for his head.

Whenever I've seen a Bangladesh match or scorecard he has been really economical, his stats don't lie.

He also is an excellent captain, all analysts pretty much agree on this, he's the most intelligent captain out of the 10 teams in the World Cup, and if a captain is this good then they make the team based on these skills, although he is still a great bowler.
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That's because.many don't understand the value of a captain and leader. Most here are just folks who follow from cricinfo.
 
I support Bangladesh after Pakistan and always feel that I am part of that country as well. I have been following Mashrafe for a long time now and I am a huge fan of his captaincy and bowling. He always bowls well and is a very smart cricketer. I stayed up all night and watched the batting of Bangladesh, then went to bed knowing very well that Mashrafe's captaincy will make sure that they don't lose this game. From the stats, I can tell that he did not bowl well and to some extent I agree that he is not as good as he used to be, but it is his last world cup and I am sure that he will bring it as a bowler. He has been bothered by many injuries in the last few years, otherwise he has always been a very good bowler and I still have faith in him. If Bangladesh is not a minnow today, it is because of Mashrafe, Mushfiqur, Tamim and Shakib. To me, all four are big time players!!
 
Those who are questioning Mash, you have no clue.

Know this (May be this would be a cricketing lesson), A team takes a Captain's persona. Be it Imran Khan, Ganguly, Steve Waugh. Mash is more than a Cricketer. He is an ICON and inspiration for the team. Players would give their arms and legs for him and his cause. What he went through no cricketer has yet to pass 50% of his tests. Not one, not two, over 8 operations on both of his knees. To date, he personally drains out water AFTER every match in the locker room. What would you know about rehab and getting to an international fitness level? Ask Bond. After the second Rehab he quit cricket.
 
^ And he is playing with an hamstring injury not 100%. Ngidi or SA can't even think him playing. Brave Mash will give up his body soul for this team. So will his players.
 
Mortaza is more of a leader than a captain. He is not that good of a captain but is a wonderful leader. He's kept the team together.
I have utmost respect for him.
 
What a poor thread. Clearly shows how the poster has no clue about Bangladesh cricket, but claims he's been following them since 2015. I'm a Pakistani, but what Mashrafe has done for Bangladesh cricket cannot be put into words. The guy deserves a statue outside the Sher e Bangla stadium. He's IMMENSE.
 
Stats alone doesn't tell you the story. You actually have to watch and follow cricket of different countries to know whats actually going on and why certain player is important to a team. Lets take a look at my team. Dhoni for example, WELL PAST HIS PRIME. However, Virat will go to Dhoni quite often to ask for ideas. Players in the team always says dhoni brings a sense of calm, regardless of us fans bashing him 24/7.
 
What???!!!!

Sorry to say that you are not able to follow our cricket properly.

Mash is the highest wicket taker in ODIs (he plays only one format now) for us since 2015 at a good economy rate and average. He is a performing captain for us.

He is to me the best captain of his generation. He raised our team to the next level, now we are a force in ODIs and he is the biggest factor behind it. He is an amazing leader, a motivator. He is such a good tactician who uses limited resources in best possible way? Didn't you see last match how cunningly he used his bowlers?

He is one of the most respected person in our country without any on and off field scandal.

The day will be one of the saddest day in our cricket history when he will retire.
 
What???!!!!

Sorry to say that you have not been able to follow our cricket properly.

Mash is the highest wicket taker in ODIs (he plays only one format now) for us since 2015 at a good economy rate and average. He is a performing captain for us.

He is to me the best captain of his generation. He raised our team to the next level, now we are a force in ODIs and he is the biggest factor behind it. He is an amazing leader, a motivator. He is such a good tactician who uses limited resources in best possible way. Didn't you see last match how cunningly he used his bowlers?

He is one of the most respected person in our country without any on and off field scandal.

The day will be one of the saddest day in our cricket history when he will retire.
 
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Mashrafee has 265 wickets in 210 matches at 4.83 runs per over ( below 5 average in this era is fantastic) at @ 31 average .isn't this stat a good one ? Why this false propaganda about him?
 
Lynx said:
What a poor thread. Clearly shows how the poster has no clue about Bangladesh cricket, but claims he's been following them since 2015. I'm a Pakistani, but what Mashrafe has done for Bangladesh cricket cannot be put into words. The guy deserves a statue outside the Sher e Bangla stadium. He's IMMENSE.
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BD-fan said:
Those who are questioning Mash, you have no clue.

Know this (May be this would be a cricketing lesson), A team takes a Captain's persona. Be it Imran Khan, Ganguly, Steve Waugh. Mash is more than a Cricketer. He is an ICON and inspiration for the team. Players would give their arms and legs for him and his cause. What he went through no cricketer has yet to pass 50% of his tests. Not one, not two, over 8 operations on both of his knees. To date, he personally drains out water AFTER every match in the locker room. What would you know about rehab and getting to an international fitness level? Ask Bond. After the second Rehab he quit cricket.
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Caved12 said:
I support Bangladesh after Pakistan and always feel that I am part of that country as well. I have been following Mashrafe for a long time now and I am a huge fan of his captaincy and bowling. He always bowls well and is a very smart cricketer. I stayed up all night and watched the batting of Bangladesh, then went to bed knowing very well that Mashrafe's captaincy will make sure that they don't lose this game. From the stats, I can tell that he did not bowl well and to some extent I agree that he is not as good as he used to be, but it is his last world cup and I am sure that he will bring it as a bowler. He has been bothered by many injuries in the last few years, otherwise he has always been a very good bowler and I still have faith in him. If Bangladesh is not a minnow today, it is because of Mashrafe, Mushfiqur, Tamim and Shakib. To me, all four are big time players!!
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BD-fan said:
^ And he is playing with an hamstring injury not 100%. Ngidi or SA can't even think him playing. Brave Mash will give up his body soul for this team. So will his players.
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CricFan2012 said:
Cant believe theres a couple Bangladeshi players here calling for his head.

Whenever I've seen a Bangladesh match or scorecard he has been really economical, his stats don't lie.

He also is an excellent captain, all analysts pretty much agree on this, he's the most intelligent captain out of the 10 teams in the World Cup, and if a captain is this good then they make the team based on these skills, although he is still a great bowler.
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Hasan123 said:
Still has something to offer with the ball and a very fine leader who I have a lot of respect for . If he didn't make the team on merit, Bangladesh would have got rid of him. They arent like our think tank.
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BunnyRabbit said:
He's fine. An exceptional leader and a decent bowler still. Can utilize seam better than Rubel, Abu Jayed and Saifuddin atm.
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jnaveen1980 said:
He is the one who gels the team together. He bowls reasonably economically. Also he can hit the ball well. Not a fit man. But he has a role that is very important.
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aliasad1998 said:
As the replies in this thread above suggest, Mashrafe has transformed the mindset and performance of a team and lead exceptionally well. Bangladesh are now a force to be reckoned with and he is the cricketer who has played the biggest role in that
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Executioner said:
Mashrafe has to bowl within his limitions. If you still assess his bowling performance, he has DONE BRILLIANTLY for someone who has 6 knee surgeries. Half of us pakpassioners including myself would be on a wheelchair if we had 3 surgeries.
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RedwoodOriginal said:
Mashrafe Mortaza has given renewed meaning to Bangladesh cricket. He is unquestionably the best captain they have ever had and his leadership clearly has an effect on his teammates who rally around him. Good for Bangladesh as they needed someone mature and tactically astute to bring some stability to the side through the captaincy and that is exactly what Mortaza has done. Bangladesh will miss him if he retires after the WC but I think they have some decent candidates in Mahmudullah and Tamim. Just as long as they keep Shakib away from the captaincy, who I find quite egotistical and arrogant
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Mean&Green said:
Please delete this thread. easily the best captain in Asia if not in the world by far and for someone who’s gone through so many surgeries and is yet their to play for his country and giving it his all not only that his legs have literally given up yet the way the leads the team is amazing and also his bowling changes and etc are brilliant as well I didn’t read anything other than the title and I knew this is a dumb thread
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Hyperion66 said:
We couldn't possibly understand what Mashrafee means for BD. Could have been a fine bowler if not for a dozen injuries. A decent cricketer, damn good captain and a fantastic ambassador of the game.
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I am just astonished and overwhelmed to see how these posters ( especially non Bangladeshi ones) have been following our cricket closely and in a proper way.
Thanks guys, your assessment about Mash is spot in
 
I don't even know where to start. Mash is a Bangladeshi legend. He's the heart and soul of the team. He's doing to Bangladesh what Ganguly did to the India of early '00s. And a decent contributor for his team. Much like the present day Imad Wasim. Can smash a few out of the park too.
 
Either you don't understand team sports or you have some alternate agenda to push.
 
The very fact that this guy is still leading his team, inspite of the no. of nut-bolts in his knees, is enough to bestow him with the legendary status wrt Bangladesh cricket.

People tend to forget that Bangladesh was amongst the Minnows not long back, and it is under this guy's captaincy, that BD has started to punch above their weight.

Captaincy in Cricket is often underrated, as this is the only sport where after the start of play, most decisions on the field rest with the Captain. So to keep it short, Mashrafe is a good captain, and I can only wish that either of Sarfaraz or Virat were as good captains as him.
 
Mainul said:
I am just astonished and overwhelmed to see how these posters ( especially non Bangladeshi ones) have been following our cricket closely and in a proper way.
Thanks guys, your assessment about Mash is spot in
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There is a saying - "Respect is earned"

I can assure you most of the posters here are from the Subcontinent who actually follow Mashrafe's performances. They know more about Mash than so-called cricket experts from SENA country some of which still think Shakib is our captain.
 
stevewittry said:
International cricket is tough and slotted with intense competition. For earning a slot in any international side, it is an assumption that a player has immaculate talent, in best form and possess professional work ethic. While this has been the case with most sides that usually have their best 11, Bangladesh plays with only 10 players. The 11th being Mashrafe Mortoza - an absolute tourist.


I have been following Bangladesh cricket closely since last WC 2015, when they surprised the world by qualifying for the quarter finals and beating an established English side.

While the other 10 players have went in and out, this guy has been a constant factor and played in all matches since and perhaps before. What worse, he is also their captain.

He is neither anything with the ball and gets clobbered by decent batting sides, his batting his equally pathetic and is worse than Adil Rashid- the English no. 11 whom I don't rate highly in batting either. I have seen him come at 4 or 5 down at times which absolutely does not make sense.

I am sure there are better players in Bangladesh domestic competition than this guy and with BPL this guy is easily replaceable.

Am I the only one who find this guy a tourist and absolutely cringeworthy as a player. I dont see any other player who enjoys such a free ride as this guy. Your thoughts?
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You dont even what you Are talking about.
Bangladesh Recent Success Is bcz of Team Culture And Mortaza Is Key Player In Bangladesh.
 
Executioner said:
There is a saying - "Respect is earned"

I can assure you most of the posters here are from the Subcontinent who actually follow Mashrafe's performances. They know more about Mash than so-called cricket experts from SENA country some of which still think Shakib is our captain.
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I am really shocked by the quality and content of commentary yesterday. They were trying to hide their support for SA but failed miserably. They failed to do homework about our team. Pathetic and disgusting stuff
 
Mainul said:
I am really shocked by the quality and content of commentary yesterday. They were trying to hide their support for SA but failed miserably. They failed to do homework about our team. Pathetic and disgusting stuff
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They hardly know much about Bangladesh. They don't even attempt to.

Mark Nicholas said that Shakib was Bangladesh captain.

They kept talking about SA 70% of the time
 
He is extremely toothless as a bowler. On flat pitches he might get hit for 100+ in 10 overs.. I know he is a BD legend and captain but he should consider retiring soon. I am pretty sure there are better bowlers in BD than current Mashrafe. He's extremely mediocre right now and I would play rubel or anyone else over him
 
I think Moshrafe commands a lot of respect within the team and rightly so. I think he looks like a great leader who knows how to motivate his people. And he is not a bad bowler either. But his leadership qualities are where BD is really benefitting from.
 
As a player he is mediocre at the moment but I can see how much he means to his country and his team. He is one of those inspirational captains we hear stories, the sort of guy who can make his team perform at a 120%.
 
big_gamer007 said:
He is extremely toothless as a bowler. On flat pitches he might get hit for 100+ in 10 overs.. I know he is a BD legend and captain but he should consider retiring soon. I am pretty sure there are better bowlers in BD than current Mashrafe. He's extremely mediocre right now and I would play rubel or anyone else over him
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His captaincy makes him almost indispensable. And I don't think he's a bad bowler at all. Can go for a few but generally bowls a disciplined line and length, can even bowl some good slow balls. When you compare him with the kind of rubbish seamers Bangladesh has been dishing out ever since they came into world cricket-- I'm talking about the likes of Tapash Baisa, Shahadat Hossain, Syed Rasel, Al-Amin-- Mortaza literally looks like McGrath
 
Really impressed with the guy, he can hardly stand on his legs after all these years of injuries and surgeries bit giving his all, has bowled decently under the circumstances.
 
Surely tho u cant play as a captain alone

As a player hes definitely one of the weakest members of the team His batting is basically good for slogging a few here and there and as a bowler he only bowls for a handful of pedestrian overs
 
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He is an A Listed Bangladeshi player which means he is getting paid TK 400,000. So he is being paid 5,000 for releasing pressure from the opposition team and gets them to a flying start, so far he hasn't let the opposition down.
 
I hope Mortaza is gone after this World Cup. He is playing since 2001 and it is now time for him to retire.

Thanks for everything, Mortaza.
 
I often wonder why dont players like Mashrafe, Shoaib Malik dont realise themselves that they are a burden...
 
This guy will leave a legacy on Bangladesh cricket. He has transformed their mentality and gotten the best out of his resources. I have so much respect for him. A truly wonderful leader , and a very good player at his peak.
 
His bowling is sub County level. More like club first XI standard pace
 
His bowling is really innocuous at this stage of his career. He is playing as a specialist captain.
 
In an interview a couple of days ago he said he isn't planning on retiring after the WC and if the selectors want him to retire he will "think" about it.

He did graciously accept that this is his last WC though.
 
There is no doubt that Mortaza has been a great servant of Bangladesh cricket, but that does not mean that he should hang on in the playing XI long after his sell by date.
 
He is hellbent on destroying his legacy it seems. He already lost a lot of goodwill by joining politics while still an active international cricketer and participating in a rigged election. Now he does not want to go when it is clear he is no longer good enough for this level of cricket.
 
Amazing player and captain for bd .He is game changer for bd cricket. Having said that he shouldn't consider playing after worldcup this should be his last international assignment
 
DeadBall said:
In an interview a couple of days ago he said he isn't planning on retiring after the WC and if the selectors want him to retire he will "think" about it.

He did graciously accept that this is his last WC though.
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Oh no really? He shall loose his legacy if he continues. It is better for BD cricket that he retires and makes gate open for a youngster
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Question: Are we looking at the next Prime-Minister in 10-15 years?<br><br>Mashrafe Mortaza: "Surely not. You want to kill me"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZglugC8BqE">pic.twitter.com/ZglugC8BqE</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1145763814304026624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Mashrafe is already an MP. If he runs for prime minister position, he can win it. He has huge popularity.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bangladesh Coach Steve Rhodes "Mashrafe's had 7 knee operations, he's had a fantastic, wonderful career of over 200 ODIs and he's not stopped trying" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cwc19</a> <a href="https://t.co/dYDXDQmkYW">pic.twitter.com/dYDXDQmkYW</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1146159266375622658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Grandpa Mashrafe must retire after Pakistan game. He is now a liability (with all due respect to everything he has achieved).
 
Basically Imran Khan if he never came to Oxbridge
Good leader and decent player but plays cricket like he’s playing tape ball cricket on the night circuit in Sylhet
 
Great captain but a huge liability while bowling & fielding these day, definitely needs to go.

Dont know why sub-continent cricketers cant just let go.
 
He has served us well but he has been a liability with the ball in hand and also while fielding.
 
Bangladesh is effectively playing with just 10 players. They are likely to achieve fifth position in the tournament playing with just ten players. They would have achieved more (won at least one more match) with a proper playing XI.
 
BCB President Nazmul Hassan on Sunday said the 36-year old Mashrafe asked to be left out of the list in order to pave the way for younger talent to join the team

Bangladesh men’s national team ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza has not been included in the central contract list of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), as per the request of the player himself.

BCB President Nazmul Hassan on Sunday said the 36-year old Mashrafe asked to be left out of the list in order to pave the way for younger talent to join the team, and the board accepted his request at their meeting on the day.


https://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/...f-bcb-central-contact-list-as-per-own-request
 
"Why Will I Be Ashamed? Am I A Thief?": Bangladesh Captain Mashrafe Mortaza Lashes Out At Reporter

Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series starting on Sunday and all eyes will be on veteran fast bowler and captain Mashrafe Mortaza. Mashrafe has not played since the team's final match at the 2019 World Cup and Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan had indicated that this could be the last time that the 36-year-old leads the team. In a pre-match press conference, Mashrafe was irked when asked if his form at the World Cup made him feel ashamed. "Why will I be ashamed? Am I a thief?" said Mashrafe.

"Do I steal on the ground? Am I a thief? I actually can not relate things like 'self-respect' or 'being ashamed' with playing cricket.

"There are people who steal and cheat; aren't they ashamed of what they are doing? Only I have to feel ashamed if I do not get wickets in a game? Am I a thief?"

"I might not get wickets and then all of your personnel and also my fans can criticize and talk about it. But why would I have to be ashamed of it? Am I not playing for Bangladesh? Or am I playing for any other country that I must be ashamed of my performance? If I can not perform then they can drop me -- it is that simple," he said.

The ODI series will be held entirely in Sylhet with the second being played on Tuesday and the third on Friday. This will be followed by a two-match T20I series that will be played in Dhaka.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ban...r-being-asked-if-he-was-ashamed-of-fo-2187794
 
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