ICC Champions Trophy 2017

[aditya123]

Bangladesh have looked really cagey here. The debacle against India seems to be playing in their minds here. They need to free up a bit more here and go for some shots. If they can get to 280-odd, the pressure will be on England.

 

[Na Maloom Afraad]

Bangladesh are playing decently, here.

 

[aditya123]

Bangladesh are playing decently, here.

I`m loving it. An upset here could really wake all the sides up. It also goes to show that the England bowling attack is not among the most potent. Its their batting that is scarily good.

Bangladesh has grown as a side. They are officially a big ticket side now, if there was any doubt about it. They have shown maturity here and not been overawed. No matter what the result of this game, NZ and Australia would be wary of them as well. One thing that would go against them is their bowling. Its only Mustafizur who provides a wicket taking option. I would have liked them to play Mehdi Hasan, especially with his exploits against England in the test series. Shakib is more of a containing bowler. At least one of Taskin and Mehdi should`ve got a look in.

 

[aditya123]

On another note, the TV presentation for this tournament has been really impressive so far. The graphics are pleasing to the eye. Finally, the ICC have got something right with regards to the presentation.

 

[SaiSrini]

Bangladesh need 350+ here. They need to tighten up and score really fast. With the kind of batting England have, anything less than 350 is not going to challenge them much.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

Tamim Iqbal playing for his 100! I bet he will get out post!

 

[aditya123]

Bangladesh need 350+ here. They need to tighten up and score really fast. With the kind of batting England have, anything less than 350 is not going to challenge them much.

I reckon 330 should be a good score. Its a big occasion and England are not used to being tournament favorites.

 

[Perfect Square]

I think 330+ score will be an add on pressure on England. Mentally also this will be a challenge for them!

 

[CerealKiller]

Mushfiqur might be a good batsman, but he has zero game awareness. There was no need to try to hit out, as a wicket had just fallen, and he was set at the crease. The WT20 match against India is another example.

 

[aditya123]

Mushfiqur might be a good batsman, but he has zero game awareness. There was no need to try to hit out, as a wicket had just fallen, and he was set at the crease. The WT20 match against India is another example.

His shot today was reminiscent of the WT20. This might make a difference of 20 runs here. The wheels are coming off for Bangladesh here. 310 would be an achievement from here. I don`t see the sense in having Mahmudullah at No.7. Mashrafe is not a reliable bowler anymore and they need to have someone like Taskin instead of Mashrafe. I would`ve been much more confident with Taskin in the bowling attack instead of Mashrafe.

 

[Satan666]

Lmao anything under 350 on this pitch and against the English batsmen is way below par. Bangladesh such a woeful team and people said they can win, lol!

 

[CerealKiller]

Why is Ball playing instead of Rashid? Shocking selection. Rashd might have been expensive, but he is a wicket taker.

 

[aditya123]

Lmao anything under 350 on this pitch and against the English batsmen is way below par. Bangladesh such a woeful team and people said they can win, lol!

Is there any side in world cricket that you appreciate?

 

[Satan666]

Is there any side in world cricket that you appreciate?

Most sides outside of Asia, barring Pakistan becasue theyre not affiliated with India.

 

[aditya123]

Most sides outside of Asia, barring Pakistan becasue theyre not affiliated with India.

Really objective thinking, I must say.