Bangladesh Tour of Zimbabwe July-August 2011
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Rohit Doshi
International Coach
Zimbabwe have almost got it. 7 down and this is the reason Bangladesh are poor, they have talent but its waste. Zimbabwe congrats and Welcome to the Test world.
Zimbabwe should never be put into situations where they have to play for rankings. They play pressure free well enough and that is been shown in this match. KUDOS to them and Bangladesh mark me here, you are the one who will be replaced by Ireland next for Test status. You are seriously pathetic
Zimbabwe should never be put into situations where they have to play for rankings. They play pressure free well enough and that is been shown in this match. KUDOS to them and Bangladesh mark me here, you are the one who will be replaced by Ireland next for Test status. You are seriously pathetic
Well Price didn't feature much at all so bang goes my prediction 
Good win for Zimbabwe, the bangles are not a great deal better than they were when given Test status a decade ago.
They won't have it taken away from them I'm sure, and I think putting Ireland forward will not be a good idea even if they replaced them as they're way off the level required as well.
Having West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and the kiwis halfway between those three and top sides with Pakistan zipping up and down to join the kiwis then the top sides is weak enough as is. 'Promoting' Ireland will only mean the weaker sides have another team they can compete with, it would be watched by literally hundreds
and serve no purpose. The way forward is tiers, promoting Ireland would more likely end in tears
Good win for Zimbabwe, the bangles are not a great deal better than they were when given Test status a decade ago.They won't have it taken away from them I'm sure, and I think putting Ireland forward will not be a good idea even if they replaced them as they're way off the level required as well.
Having West Indies, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and the kiwis halfway between those three and top sides with Pakistan zipping up and down to join the kiwis then the top sides is weak enough as is. 'Promoting' Ireland will only mean the weaker sides have another team they can compete with, it would be watched by literally hundreds
and serve no purpose. The way forward is tiers, promoting Ireland would more likely end in tears
puneet28
Club Captain
Congrats Zimbabwe For Perfect Comback 
Pathetic from Bangladesh. Really. Most of their wickets fell too loose shots, most of their bowling lacked discipline and patience to build up pressure.
They can blame lack of preparation all they want, but fact is Zimbabwe last played a test almost 6 years ago.
It isn't that hard. Just a matter of applying yourself.
Awful, awful performance.
They can blame lack of preparation all they want, but fact is Zimbabwe last played a test almost 6 years ago.
It isn't that hard. Just a matter of applying yourself.
Awful, awful performance.
Exactly. Shakib played one of the most ridiculous, irresponsible innings I've seen. For starters, he's the captain and one of Bangladesh's best batsmen...what's he doing at #7?? Then he wafts loosely at all 5 balls he faces when every man and his dog knows that he and Mushfiqur were Bangladesh's only hope
That was an awful display. Tough to single him out when no one else stood up, but what was he thinking??
I expect the bangles to win the ODI series, maybe a step towards tier cricket would be if Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Ireland, West Indies and Holland have a regular quadrangular tournament.
It's not as if Ireland have Tests to play, or indeed Zimbabwe or Bangladesh will get to play many, usually 1-2 Tests against any other side, and it would stand them in good stead for the World Cup.
It's not as if Ireland have Tests to play, or indeed Zimbabwe or Bangladesh will get to play many, usually 1-2 Tests against any other side, and it would stand them in good stead for the World Cup.
Rohit Doshi
International Coach
Completely agree to your point. Dont give Test status but let teams like Ireland, Netherlands play against top 5 teams in 4 day games.
Like if some one is touring England, let one practice game be against these side.
I'm very confused by BD's performances in ODI one and this game here.
Are they trying to lose?
It's like they don't want to bat. They're giving their absolute best effort into getting out as cheaply and as quickly as possible. Apart from Shakib.
This isn't even bad cricket anymore. Bad can't describe it. Brainless isn't the right word either. There is a collective, concious effort going on here from BD to try and set the lowest score they possibly can. I am certain of that.
Are they trying to lose?
It's like they don't want to bat. They're giving their absolute best effort into getting out as cheaply and as quickly as possible. Apart from Shakib.
This isn't even bad cricket anymore. Bad can't describe it. Brainless isn't the right word either. There is a collective, concious effort going on here from BD to try and set the lowest score they possibly can. I am certain of that.
1iram1
Club Captain
Bangladesh deserve to lose since they underestimated Zimbabwe and Tamim called Vitori and co "ordinary". I will actually be happy if Tamim doesn't get going at all this series. I read somewhere that he also doesn't show up for practices because he thinks he is better than the rest of the team. They should make Mushfiqur Rahim the vice-captain.
