Cricket, Bangladesh style

[Naimul_Hd]

really nice to see Bengali Aussie young people rooting for their country Bangladesh. I know a lot young bengali aussie who even hate to recognize themselves as "Bengali" ! anyway, forget them, they are not worthy to mention here.

Nice write up dear Joseph bro. Hopefully you will witness real madness of Bengali during WC 11.

[BD_Ashraful]

Originally Posted by Naimul_Hd
really nice to see Bengali Aussie young people rooting for their country Bangladesh. I know a lot young bengali aussie who even hate to recognize themselves as "Bengali" ! anyway, forget them, they are not worthy to mention here.

Nice write up dear Joseph bro. Hopefully you will witness real madness of Bengali during WC 11.

I know alot of Indians in Melbourne who are like this too.

Thanks mate.

1999 - Aus vs Pak
2003 - Aus vs Ind
2007 - Aus vs Sri Lanka
2011 - Aus vs Ban ?????

Carn the Tigers.

PS: 13 views to go until the article is number 3 for the month, tell your mates

[roman]

Excellent work!!!

[akabir77]

wonderful writing... Congratulations!

[syedmahm]

That is such a awesome read. For some reason, I could not hold my sweet tear. Appreciate it Joseph. I have just left a comment on the article page (Name: Mahmood)

[syedmahm]

Originally Posted by firstlane
jei shomoi hindi movie deikha nosto korsen, oi somoita jodi english shikhar jonno kaaj e lagaiten tahole obbosshoi hoito

A timely chokka (SIX).

[BD_Ashraful]

If anyone has any ideas for other articles, feel free to post them here or send me a PM.

I finish exams in 3 weeks and after that I'll be writing more, so any suggestions feel free to post them.

Carn the Tigers!

Carn the Tigers.

[NoName]

Never had the privilege of attending a BD game, but the part where you said people screaming "chagol er bacha' pretty much summed up what to expect when there is a chronic BD batting collapse LOL. Great article mate.

[zainab]

I just saw an ad on my cricket channel that the Hong Kong sixes will be played in HK from the 28th to 30th Oct. Does anyone know if BD is sending a team? I would think that this is cricket BD style.

[Murad]

Originally Posted by zainab
I just saw an ad on my cricket channel that the Hong Kong sixes will be played in HK from the 28th to 30th Oct. Does anyone know if BD is sending a team? I would think that this is cricket BD style.

Yes. They are sending a team this time.

[Zeeshan]

Originally Posted by BD_Ashraful
If anyone has any ideas for other articles, feel free to post them here or send me a PM.

I finish exams in 3 weeks and after that I'll be writing more, so any suggestions feel free to post them.

Carn the Tigers!

Carn the Tigers.

May be another one expanding this theme?

I had the honour of Mohammed Ashraful visiting my house in Bangladesh in 2004 when I was visiting Dhaka on my annual holidays. Nowadays, Ashraful is known more for his inconsistency but during 2005 he was on song and one of the most damaging batsman in the world. At the time, it was just after he scored a match winning knock against Australia which gave Bangladesh their maiden win over the Aussies. So it was a real honour to have him at my house. He was a top bloke and was really friendly. He even invited me to his house for Korbani EID, one of the most important Muslim celebrations, but I was heading back to Australia the next day, so I had to decline

[zainab]

Originally Posted by Murad
Yes. They are sending a team this time.

Really! Have not read any mention of it by BanglaCricket Forum.

[Murad]

Originally Posted by zainab
Really! Have not read any mention of it by BanglaCricket Forum.

I think we talked about it in some thread.

Here is the team


Alauddin Babu
Nazmul Hossain
Enamul Haque
Shabbir Rahman
Tapash Baisya
Rony Talakdar
Mosharraf Hossain
http://www.cricket.com.hk/db/ARCHIVE...011-TEAMS.html

I think BCB forgot about this tournament. Alauddin Babu is selected for the A-team tour but they haven't name a replacement for him.

[zainab]

Originally Posted by Murad
I think we talked about it in some thread.

Here is the team


Alauddin Babu
Nazmul Hossain
Enamul Haque
Shabbir Rahman
Tapash Baisya
Rony Talakdar
Mosharraf Hossain
http://www.cricket.com.hk/db/ARCHIVE...011-TEAMS.html

I think BCB forgot about this tournament. Alauddin Babu is selected for the A-team tour but they haven't name a replacement for him.

Thanks for the info, my cricket channel is showing the series/

[riankhan]

Originally Posted by zainab
Thanks for the info, my cricket channel is showing the series/

ea... ekta link...

[lamisa]

once again! we throw iit patkel at our guest!

[Zeeshan]

Now a FP article.

Cricket in the Subcontinent: Reflections of an Aussie in the crowd at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Joseph Hess

From anecdotes of inviting Ashraful to his house to brass band performance in a carnival-like atmosphere; from fond memories of "Doura Bagh Ailo" to relishing on a chicken sandwich meal and "igloo" ice cream during the lunch break at the clubhouse, Joe Hess gives a us a first-hand experience of watching a Zimbabwe match live and what it means to be a passionate Bangladesh fan who could watch the team play for days without getting bored.

Read article »

[tiger_army]

nice read..but after 2 years..??

[Maysun]

Good read!

[BD_Ashraful]

Wow. Its been a while.

The original site (The Big Tip) went bankrupt and I lost most of my articles.

Much appreciated for posting up the article. Can't wait to watch another game in Bangladesh, its been too long.