Match Thread| Australia vs Bangladesh| Monday 21st March | Match 22, World T20 2016 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 14:00 GMT

[Rana Melb]

I guess Hom might play against Aus lefties. Plus he ll be better than mithun in number 7. BUT are we strong enough to play?

[MohammedShamim]

what will be our bowling attack?

Mustafiz, Rony, Al-Amin, Mashrafe and HOM???

[Rana Melb]

Fizz Al Amin Mash Saqlain Hom Shakib

[al-Sagar]

sommanjonok porajoy e amder sesh asha mone hocche

[revolver]

Fizz needs to step up, although it's a massive ask. But in fizz we trust

[dark mage]

World Cup's pretty much over for me. I am done watching this rigged game any more. Who are we going to bowl against the Aussies with? An inexperienced Rony and Saqlain? An old warhorse Mash who is useless on flat pitches? An average bowler in Al-Amin? And an off-form Shakib who seems to be becoming a worse bowler by the day? We only have one Mustafizur and we don't know if he is fully fit of being forced to play because the team needs him?

People say Bangladesh isn't all about Taskin, I say on the contrary our bowling depended a lot on Taskin and our pacers hunted as a pack with different roles. One of the many reasons Al-Amin got as many wickets with his trashy deliveries was because Taskin applied pressure on the other end and both Taskin and Mustafizur would then choke the life out of the batsmen during the death overs. Now you tell me that Bangladesh bowling attack isn't all about Taskin? If we had a suitable replacement waiting on the bench, then we could've had some options. Now, if we had Rubel as Taskin's replacement we might have had a chance but even he is injured! Who are you gonna bowl? Hom? I don't even see why the selectors keep persisting with Hom despite his repeated failures and limited potential.

Leaving aside the mental blow the team has suffered the strategic blow is much greater and irreplaceable no matter what many of you might say. Mash was ready to play Mustafizur in the game against Pakistan no matter what because he was so crucial and the same goes for Taskin. It's a massive blow. We basically don't have any bowling attack left to contend against the Australian power-hitters who are built for T-20.

[Night_wolf]

Originally Posted by revolver
Fizz needs to step up, although it's a massive ask. But in fizz we trust

i am more worried about fizz getting reported then his performance

[tiger1000]

Originally Posted by MHRAM
I will take Hom over Nasir and I am being honest.

Hom can atleast edge a few, Nasir can't even put bat on ball and drops catch here and there. Also hom turns the ball more.

Then again, i am comparing two crap players. Muktar Ali would have been ideal

Nasir is probably our best fielder, he hardly ever drops chances, hom drops more than he catches.

Nasir is a much better bowler than hom.. No debate... Not even close

More proven batsman, not on form, still hom not better.

So in world is hom better

[NoName]

Rony has some big shoes to fill in!

[MHRAM]

Originally Posted by tiger1000
Nasir is probably our best fielder, he hardly ever drops chances, hom drops more than he catches.

Nasir is a much better bowler than hom.. No debate... Not even close

More proven batsman, not on form, still hom not better.

So in world is hom better

Nasir is simply a darter. And his form is too poor these days, he doesn't look like crossing te 10 run mark

[Rana Melb]

Big NO to Rony.. he is not ready yet.. bit of hyped

[NoName]

Originally Posted by Rana Melb
Big NO to Rony.. he is not ready yet.. bit of hyped

We're not spoiled for choices here....

[Rana Melb]

Now group is open.. anyone can go to semi

[senman]

Will be supporting BD for Monday's match. I will be in Bengaluru and may go to the stadium.

[Mas_UK25]

I say lose this, lose against NZ by using very minimal energy. And the main target to take out with us, is .....(guess, you know blank (who I'm referring to). I cannot say, it's against the certain mods dada's, hence have to be extra careful not to say such word)

[Rinathq]

Watch out Aussie bhais.... Saqlain is someone who can rip you guys apart. Probably one of the best spinners in the country right now. Way better then Arafat!

[mufi_02]

Originally Posted by Mas_UK25
I say lose this, lose against NZ by using very minimal energy. And the main target to take out with us, is .....(guess, you know blank (who I'm referring to). I cannot say, it's against the certain mods dada's, hence have to be extra careful not to say such word)

You seriously need to calm the f down. Taking it out on the mods. Go and chill in sylhet for a while. Oh and the only reason I intentionally troll about sylhet is because I know you guys won't get it and start to feel offended and say things like oh we have first British Muslim mayor. No one really cares.

[Navo]

What makes me really sad is that we're going to face Australia without a full strength team. We play them so rarely as it is. Not to mention the fact that we've only beaten them once, in any format of the game, more than a decade ago...

[Vepu]

Originally Posted by Mas_UK25
I say lose this, lose against NZ by using very minimal energy. And the main target to take out with us, is .....(guess, you know blank (who I'm referring to). I cannot say, it's against the certain mods dada's, hence have to be extra careful not to say such word)

Do you realizs we are still in the contention to make it to the semis. Even if we are not why would we lose intentionally?

[Wakidul]

Originally Posted by mufi_02
You seriously need to calm the f down. Taking it out on the mods. Go and chill in sylhet for a while. Oh and the only reason I intentionally troll about sylhet is because I know you guys won't get it and start to feel offended and say things like oh we have first British Muslim mayor. No one really cares.

Mufi. Easy bro. I'm sylheti too

[NoName]

Originally Posted by Mas_UK25
I say lose this, lose against NZ by using very minimal energy. And the main target to take out with us, is .....(guess, you know blank (who I'm referring to). I cannot say, it's against the certain mods dada's, hence have to be extra careful not to say such word)

Thank you for encouraging match-fixing, bravo

[RazabQ]

Mas UK, you survived Liverpool choking the premiership on the last week . We will survive. Take it easy. All Tiger fans are upset

[Kohli_Sox]

Probably the first time not caring about a match that BD is playing.

[revolver]

how good is saqlain sajib

[revolver]

Originally Posted by Kohli_Sox
Probably the first time not caring about a match that BD is playing.

come on bro, cheer up, Al-amin will take revenge. He will bowl so fast, Maxwells middle stump will fly away