Previously he had handled that role and during this period Bangladesh had the most memorable victories. Now he is back from his politically motivated ban, and he deserves a better rank within the team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board should make up the differences, and reconcile. The current captain is a disaster (Mominul Haque), and they need to take action before it is too late. This was a match which everyone expected Bangladesh to win.
May be the situation came to light because of political reasons but the fact is Shakib Al Hasan was approached by a bookie and he did not inform the authorities as per the rules and so is the reason he was banned and they reduced his punishment if i remember correctly. The reason for the loss is because of their out fielding as they missed multiple catches and Mayers took that opportunity and the bowlers were bowling short and full volley and Shakib Al Hasan did not bat nor bowl as he was injured. 
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Although I don't want to discount the effort put forward by the West Indies players, some attention must be given to the performance of Bangladesh during the last day of play. The captain (Mominul Haque) looked out of sorts and he didn't knew how to break the partnership between Mayers and Bonner. He made a number of tactical mistakes. I know that the BCB is not very fond of Shakib al Hassan. But if they want the team to perform, then Shakib must be made the captain.
Mominul Haque is a good player for Test matches. But not experienced enough to carry out the captain's duties. I think Mushfiqur Rahim or Shakib Al Hasan is much more experienced than the Mominul Haque. Bangladesh is already a very weak team for the Test format. So an experienced captain is very much needed to guide them in the right direction.Shakib al Hassan is the best guy for the captaincy role as far as Bangladesh is concerned. Previously he had handled that role and during this period Bangladesh had the most memorable victories. Now he is back from his politically motivated ban, and he deserves a better rank within the team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board should make up the differences, and reconcile. The current captain is a disaster (Mominul Haque), and they need to take action before it is too late. This was a match which everyone expected Bangladesh to win.
Credit to England team they way they have played the game so far and controlling this test from the first day .
They definitely played it well. Scored a good score all thanks to Sibely, Root and Stokes and they played with game plan- bat first, put a good total and pick up some wickets and take as much advantage. It is all working out for them. As for India, they have been struggling since the first innings, if you check the England innings you will notice that except for Dan Lawrence everyone to the middle order at least scored 30+. I actually hoped for someone to step up in their batting to put up a good total but they are really falling up for the England's bowlers. But I have to say that England are playing some great cricket with bat, bowl and fielding. I am Indian fan but TBH England are putting themselves so much into the game and they are obviously performing better than India right now.
South Africa needs 243 runs to win. They still have 9 wickets. If they can start tomorrow well, they will win the match. I think the team that plays well in the first session will win the match. But I am optimistic about South Africa's victory.
South Africa is in a really great position to win the match, they still have Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock and if they can come together and play a good innings then South Africa can win the match. Glad that i did not place a bet in the match.Bangladesh loss was a real surprise as the odds for West Indies were really high and thought about placing a bet on Bangladesh and the odds were 1.01 and hence thought of skipping that, if not i would have messed up big time
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India seems to have lost the grip of this test match now and most likely they might even end up losing it by innings and few runs now it seems . The only thing now that could save the match is some one in second innings play a marathon innings and pile up the score which though seems to be very unlikely from here. Credit to England team they way they have played the game so far and controlling this test from the first day .
The Pakistan vs South Africa match is turning out to be a very interesting one. The advantage is still with Pakistan, as their opponents need another 245 runs with 9 wickets in hand. But the partnership between Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen has made 92 runs, and has given hope to South Africa. And they have Faf du Plessis and Quiton de Kock to follow.. IMO, right now it is like 50/50. The match can swing either way.
South Africa needs 243 runs to win. They still have 9 wickets. If they can start tomorrow well, they will win the match. I think the team that plays well in the first session will win the match. But I am optimistic about South Africa's victory.Scoring close to 400 runs in the last innings is an uphill task, especially for a team that has a fragile middle/lower order such as South Africa. Pakistani bowlers are in fine form and all it takes is just one good spell from either Hasan Ali or Shaheen Shah Afridi. I still believe that at this point Pakistan has a 90% chance of winning the match. The first session tomorrow morning is going to be very crucial. If the Pakistani bowlers can get one or two quick wickets, then South Africa is done and dusted for good.
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Although I don't want to discount the effort put forward by the West Indies players, some attention must be given to the performance of Bangladesh during the last day of play. The captain (Mominul Haque) looked out of sorts and he didn't knew how to break the partnership between Mayers and Bonner. He made a number of tactical mistakes. I know that the BCB is not very fond of Shakib al Hassan. But if they want the team to perform, then Shakib must be made the captain.
Mominul Haque is a good player for Test matches. But not experienced enough to carry out the captain's duties. I think Mushfiqur Rahim or Shakib Al Hasan is much more experienced than the Mominul Haque. Bangladesh is already a very weak team for the Test format. So an experienced captain is very much needed to guide them in the right direction. The Test match between Bangladesh and West Indies ended today. West Indies won the Test match by 3 wickets. Until yesterday, I did not think the West Indies would win this match. Kyle Mayers played great stormy innings of 210 runs. It was mainly because of his great performance that the West Indies were able to win the match.
No one actually gave any chance for West Indies. What was the chance that a team like West Indies (who lost the ODI series 0-3 in a very humiliating manner) would score 395 runs in their second innings to win the match (in the first innings they had scored 259). The West Indies playing XI comprised of three players who were making their test debut (Kyle Mayers, Shayne Moseley and Nkrumah Bonner), and one of them scored a double century.
Although I don't want to discount the effort put forward by the West Indies players, some attention must be given to the performance of Bangladesh during the last day of play. The captain (Mominul Haque) looked out of sorts and he didn't knew how to break the partnership between Mayers and Bonner. He made a number of tactical mistakes. I know that the BCB is not very fond of Shakib al Hassan. But if they want the team to perform, then Shakib must be made the captain.
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The Test match between Bangladesh and West Indies ended today. West Indies won the Test match by 3 wickets. Until yesterday, I did not think the West Indies would win this match. Kyle Mayers played great stormy innings of 210 runs. It was mainly because of his great performance that the West Indies were able to win the match.
Such an incredible test chase by West Indies. What I must say, Bangladesh took West Indies normally. But, when you deal with WI you have to beware as none one know their next move. A perfect example of over confidence, and captain Mominul have to do more works on it.
No one expected it. West Indies sent a relatively inexperienced squad. And it was the first time I was hearing about the guy who made the double century (Kyle Mayers from Barbados, who scored a double century on his debut). The guy who gave him support (Nkrumah Bonner) was also playing his first test match. These are encouraging signs for West Indies. The talent is still there, and the cricket board just needs to give chance to the younger players on a continuous basis.
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Both Bangladesh and Pakistan have a habit of losing matches in which they have an advantage. No one really expected West Indies to win this match, as they needed close to 400 runs in the second innings. But after taking three quick wickets, the Bangladeshi bowlers allowed the situation to slip out of their hand. The captain also showed lack of maturity. All credit to Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner though.. they saved West Indies from complete humiliation.
Such an incredible test chase by West Indies. What I must say, Bangladesh took West Indies normally. But, when you deal with WI you have to beware as none one know their next move. A perfect example of over confidence, and captain Mominul have to do more works on it. Both Bangladesh and Pakistan have a habit of losing matches in which they have an advantage. No one really expected West Indies to win this match, as they needed close to 400 runs in the second innings. But after taking three quick wickets, the Bangladeshi bowlers allowed the situation to slip out of their hand. The captain also showed lack of maturity. All credit to Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner though.. they saved West Indies from complete humiliation.
The Pakistan vs South Africa match is turning out to be a very interesting one. The advantage is still with Pakistan, as their opponents need another 245 runs with 9 wickets in hand. But the partnership between Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen has made 92 runs, and has given hope to South Africa. And they have Faf du Plessis and Quiton de Kock to follow.. IMO, right now it is like 50/50. The match can swing either way.
South Africa needs 243 runs to win. They still have 9 wickets. If they can start tomorrow well, they will win the match. I think the team that plays well in the first session will win the match. But I am optimistic about South Africa's victory.Scoring close to 400 runs in the last innings is an uphill task, especially for a team that has a fragile middle/lower order such as South Africa. Pakistani bowlers are in fine form and all it takes is just one good spell from either Hasan Ali or Shaheen Shah Afridi. I still believe that at this point Pakistan has a 90% chance of winning the match. The first session tomorrow morning is going to be very crucial. If the Pakistani bowlers can get one or two quick wickets, then South Africa is done and dusted for good.
The Pakistan vs South Africa match is turning out to be a very interesting one. The advantage is still with Pakistan, as their opponents need another 245 runs with 9 wickets in hand. But the partnership between Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen has made 92 runs, and has given hope to South Africa. And they have Faf du Plessis and Quiton de Kock to follow.. IMO, right now it is like 50/50. The match can swing either way.
South Africa needs 243 runs to win. They still have 9 wickets. If they can start tomorrow well, they will win the match. I think the team that plays well in the first session will win the match. But I am optimistic about South Africa's victory.
The Pakistan vs South Africa match is turning out to be a very interesting one. The advantage is still with Pakistan, as their opponents need another 245 runs with 9 wickets in hand. But the partnership between Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen has made 92 runs, and has given hope to South Africa. And they have Faf du Plessis and Quiton de Kock to follow.. IMO, right now it is like 50/50. The match can swing either way.
^^ yeah and seems right way, still 180-190 overs left in this match. 120-130 overs should be enough to get 10 wickets during the last inning on the 4th-5th day pitch.
Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
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England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
Last pair who can play longer innings, if one wicket goes down then it won't take more than 5 overs to wrap the tail.So far Ashwin and Sundar is playing very patiently, but morning session will be more crucial to bat on so I don't think they can pass the 1st session. And even if ENG started with 250 runs lead they can simply score 150+ with fast scoring rate and ask their bowlers to do the remaining work because 4th and 5th day not going to be very easy for betting. Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
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England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
^^ yeah and seems right way, still 180-190 overs left in this match. 120-130 overs should be enough to get 10 wickets during the last inning on the 4th-5th day pitch.
Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
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England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
Windies won!!!!
Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
Today we have really beauty of Test and cricket as Bangla tigers was in full control for first 4 days but in last 2 sessions West Indies won this match with the help of two debutants they done one off greatest job for cricket and West Indies 395 last days is never been easy but happen.Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
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England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
Windies won!!!!
Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
Pakistan vs South Africa still both have full chance to win this match most chances Visitors will win because Markram and Dussan solid so they need to stay for level the series and good win in Pakistan.
India vs England is also very interesting still all three results wide open any thing can happen if tail enders stay some more and frustrate England then most chances we are going to have draw otherwise England done very good job for third consective win in Asia.
I did not see that coming, West Indies pulling off an unexpected upset chasing a huge total in the 4th innings, two unknown players taking the West Indies home in difficult situation and Kyle Mayers was making his debut and went on to score a double century and that too in crucial situation, Bangladesh players also did not expect this coming and hence they declared the second innings.
Will be see another upset by South Africa as well. England also can win the match as they are in a really strong position. This will be the week of upsets.
Will be see another upset by South Africa as well. England also can win the match as they are in a really strong position. This will be the week of upsets
.Both Bangladesh and Pakistan have a habit of losing matches in which they have an advantage. No one really expected West Indies to win this match, as they needed close to 400 runs in the second innings. But after taking three quick wickets, the Bangladeshi bowlers allowed the situation to slip out of their hand. The captain also showed lack of maturity. All credit to Kyle Mayers and Nkrumah Bonner though.. they saved West Indies from complete humiliation.
Windies won!!!!
Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
I did not see that coming, West Indies pulling off an unexpected upset chasing a huge total in the 4th innings, two unknown players taking the West Indies home in difficult situation and Kyle Mayers was making his debut and went on to score a double century and that too in crucial situation, Bangladesh players also did not expect this coming and hence they declared the second innings.Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
Will be see another upset by South Africa as well. England also can win the match as they are in a really strong position. This will be the week of upsets
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^^ yeah and seems right way, still 180-190 overs left in this match. 120-130 overs should be enough to get 10 wickets during the last inning on the 4th-5th day pitch.
Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
......
England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
Windies won!!!!
Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
Lower order and tailenders can only delay the outcome, unless both Sunder- Ashwin produce some blinder.
......
England should use Archer-Bess combination for last spell.
Windies won!!!!
Pakistan vs South Africa match is also going to 5th day chase.. incredible for test cricket.
England dominated the match and it is great to see India getting dominated from visiting teams and the bowlers were able to pick 6 wickets and now the tail end players are in the crease, Sundar and Ashwin can only delay the duration of the match and they are playing a patient innings and they still trail by 345 runs but i doubt England will enforce the follow on because the bowlers are tired and they might play a couple of session if that situation arises.
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