[shuziburo]

Originally Posted by BD-Shardul
After a decade of playing cricket, we are no match for NZ. Why I still bother?

What makes this really exasperating is the fact that BD almost always starts well, both in their own inning and the opponent's inning. They have not learned how to go for the jugular when the opponent is down.

Here is what I would suggest:

1. Drop either of Ash and Raqibul. Ash appears to be a mess, mentally. I think he needs a rest from international cricket and collect his thoughts.
2. Mushfiq's keeping might have been the primary reason of the last defeat. If he could hold on to Jharu's catch, NZ might have been all out for 230-240, a target that Bangladesh might have successfully chased. At least it would have been easier to chase than chasing 336.
3. Mushfiq, however, should remain as a specialist batsman. We need a specialist keeper, no matter how bad his batting is.
4. Nazmul was horrible and should go. But, Rubel does not inspire a lot of confidence either. He is not Jeff Thompson fast, where you can trouble batsmen even with lack of control.
5. Perhaps try one more spinner. There is no good option, but one of Rarrak and Enamul might help. How about recalling Rafique? Would never happen, though.
6. Imrul experiment should end. He has not impressed since he came into the side. He scored 33, but was uncomfortable the whole time. Junaid works well with Tamim and should be brought back.
7. My batting order would be Tamim, Junaid, Raqibul, Riyad, Mushfiq, Shakib, Naeem...

That and end world hunger...