England Tour Of Bangladesh 2010

[War]

How long did it take for Flintoff to look anything other than ordinary in the England side? 3/4 years? Flintoff turned brilliant due to chances, world class all-rounders don't just come from county cricket to international standard.

I believe Wright will make it because at 23/24, he's in good form and has developed impressively in the last year, his work ethic is outstanding and he has some solid natural talent in all three areas of the game. I'm not saying he's a shoe-in for all England sides right now, but give him 2 years in the side (like we gave Flintoff) and we can have a very good all-rounder, sure he will never have Flintoff's pace and bounce (although mid 80s isn't bad), but I have no qualm in reckoning his test batting can be better. Flintoff was good, very good, but don't forget the time he took to get where he was/is.

As i mentioned before. Flintoff should have never played test cricket anytime before India 2001, since he was joke cricketer before then. That was a mistake by the England selectors.

Flintoff became a quality test cricketer because he was ready for tests by 2001 & he continued to develop as the years went on. Luke Wright isn't ready for tests now (i have my doubts whether he ever will be), thus should not be anywhere near to test side.

 

[Sureshot]

You've completely missed the point as to how Flintoff became a quality test cricketer.

 

[War]

You've completely missed the point as to how Flintoff became a quality test cricketer.

My apolgies if i did, although i dont think i did. This portion of your post:

"How long did it take for Flintoff to look anything other than ordinary in the England side? 3/4 years? Flintoff turned brilliant due to chances, world class all-rounders don't just come from county cricket to international standard."

Weren't you suggesting there than Flintoff became a quality test cricket pre IND 2001 due to amount of "chances" he got intially in tests, in his intially ordinary first 3 years?

 

[McLOVIN]

BBC - Oliver Brett's Blog: Tigers still learning to roar

This is a good article, i saw the author posting in BC, asking question. Oliver Brett ..

 

[McLOVIN]

Shuvo and Sagir are slogging with impunity. Filthy looping long-hops from both ends. Just as well this isn't first-class anymore. Lead - 167

Cook's first over was smacked for 24!

Andrew Miller (miller_cricket) on Twitter

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Khaled Mahmud: 'People need to believe in Bangladesh' | Specials | Cricinfo Magazine | Cricinfo.com

Another good article by Miller. I recommend you read it, if you dont have much idea about Bdesh cricket, and thats lot of you. (except you Stinky..and Zorax, and you too Dare, see i can count them)

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362 for 5, 76 overs. Shuvo 91* (30 balls, 10x4, 8x6), Dollar 66*, (17 balls, 8x4, 6x6) Extras 9!... Cook 5-0-111-0!, Carberry 4-0-78-0, Lead - 283

181 runs in nine overs of filth! I hope Bangladesh bat on, that'll serve England right ...

- Miller

what a joke.

this is not a 1st class match any ways (or any more), i guess thats why they are doing w/e they want..

 

[age of the fall]

I don't like Bangladesh cricket, but I really hope they win this match now.

 

[McLOVIN]

aw man, they declared? why? ah well, at least they showed some sportsmanship, unlike..

but shoulda batted on, and give them no batting practice.

 

[age of the fall]

Do the bowlers not need warm ups too? Pretty pointless to bowl idiotic balls for 9 overs so the batsmen can get more practise.

 

[pcfan123]

Lol at Carberry bowling, 4 overs for 78 runs

lol just noticed Cook also bowled 5 overs that went at 22 each!

 

[McLOVIN]

LOL check out getty images. :laugh @ Cook bowling.

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[pcfan123]

Lol his grip looks retarded.

 

[McLOVIN]

it doesnt work, if you copy the link and

. Getty is retarded with copy right. only you can see it. but i know what you're talking about :laugh

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[Biggy]

9 overs for 189? Good stuff that.

 

[McLOVIN]

Do the bowlers not need warm ups too? Pretty pointless to bowl idiotic balls for 9 overs so the batsmen can get more practise.

i see what he was doing. he is the OPENER. HE wanted to bat.

KP's failed again! And remarkably, it's Ashraful who bowled him, on the sweep, for 20, 23 balls, 2x4 1x6

Ash picked up his 2nd. I've been saying, he should go back to his bowling, forget about his batting. Become a lower order slogger, finisher or w/e. Thats how he came into the team any ways. as a leggy.

 

[Themer]

They were obviously letting Bangladesh get a load of runs so that England can have a good long bat to give people like Pietersen a chance to find some form.