Match Thread: Bangladesh vs. West Indies 2nd Test, St. Georges, July 17-21, 2009

[Titu]

Originally Posted by Siraji
Also, it is made of Grenada soil.

And most unlikely if ammonia synthesis through Haber process takes place.

[imtiaz82]

WI playing their A team again? or the WCB is bringing the full strength side after the loss?

[Sauron]

No Nazmul!!

PLEASE. NO NAZMUL.

He is simply not compatible with international cricket. Unless he has improved 1000% over the last year, there is no reason to hang such an albatross around our necks.

The only change (IMHO) that is needed is get a spinner/batsman (Mehrab fits the bill) in place of Mashrafee. Otherwise, keep the team same.

PLEEEEEEASE!

[Sauron]

Yes, and Shahadat is a potential bench-warmer. He wasn't effective. But Rubel must stay.

[Murad]

You are wrong about Nazmul. He bowled superb in the ODIs he played since his come-back. Bowled better than Mash on some occations.

He shouldn't be in the Test squad though

His stats from last 12 months:

Career averages

	Mat	Inns	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5
unfiltered	24	23	175.5	14	928	25	4/40	37.12	5.27	42.2	1	0	Profile
filtered	7	6	48.2	5	197	7	3/28	28.14	4.07	41.4	0	0

Career summary

Grouping	Mat	Inns	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5
v Australia	2	1	10.0	1	55	1	1/55	55.00	5.50	60.0	0	0
v Sri Lanka	1	1	10.0	3	30	3	3/30	10.00	3.00	20.0	0	0
v Zimbabwe	4	4	28.2	1	112	3	3/28	37.33	3.95	56.6	0	0

[Sauron]

Originally Posted by muradnyc
You are wrong about Nazmul. He bowled superb in the ODIs he played since his come-back. Bowled better than Mash on some occations.

He shouldn't be in the Test squad though

We are obviously talking about test squad, not ODI.

Regardless, Nazmul is better called as Nazu apu. No venom, no intelligence, no forethought. To me (personal opinion only), he looks like a Tokai with a cricket ball. Praying to God that Nazu apa doesn't get into test squad.

[nzfan]

Originally Posted by Sauron
We are obviously talking about test squad, not ODI.

Regardless, Nazmul is better called as Nazu apu. No venom, no intelligence, no forethought. To me (personal opinion only), he looks like a Tokai with a cricket ball. Praying to God that Nazu apa doesn't get into test squad.

And what do you call Shahadat?

The worst thing to happen for Bangladesh cricket was him managing to get those wickets against South Africa

[Gowza]

nazmul is more of a one-day bowler, they should have brought over sajidul or talha as back-up imo. but regardless robin should be selected ahead of the back-up anyway, especially in the test matches.

without the pace shahadat has lost his advantage over the other contenders imo, actually the others probably swing the new ball more than he does though he probably has better reverse swing. i'm talking about guys like rasel and robin, actually robin might even be faster than shahadat nowadays.

[Sohel]

[bujhee kom]

I very much agree with Gowza...we should have brought Robin in instead! It is indeed a mistake! Robin's swings are very important and his good tail-end batting would have been invaluable!

[Antora]

Nice thread
Good luck BAngladesh

Originally Posted by nzfan
Anyone seen Mehrabs attempt at a beard yet? I guess it could be worse. It could be Mushy attempting

I know!!! I hate it, he looks terrible terrible terrible! I can't stand facial hair on men and it just looks yuk on him! everytime i see him I feel like shaving it off!

[Gowza]

Originally Posted by antora93
I know!!! I hate it, he looks terrible terrible terrible! I can't stand facial hair on men and it just looks yuk on him! everytime i see him I feel like shaving it off!

but you don't mind it on women....

[Nocturnal]

make it happen ..2-0!! GO Tigers!!

[Shehwar]

West Indies Team for 2nd Digicel Test Match



The West Indies selectors have named the following players for the 2nd Digicel Test Match against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Grenada from July 17 to 21:



1. Floyd Reifer (Captain)

2. Darren Sammy (Vice Captain)

3. Ryan Austin

4. David Bernard Jnr.

5. Tino Best

6. Travis Dowlin

7. Ryan Hinds

8. Kevin McClean

9. Nikita Miller

10. Nelon Pascal

11. Omar Phillips

12. Dale Richards

13. Kemar Roach

14. Chadwick Walton



Note: Kraigg Brathwaite and Andre Creary will return to participate in the TCL Group West Indies Cricket Board’s Under-19 Tournament in Jamaica.

Source: CCF

[Roni_uk]

Cricinfo staff

July 14, 2009

The West Indies players who declined to play in the first Test against Bangladesh are unlikely to back down and apologise to the West Indies board, raising the likelihood of a weakened side for the second Test against Bangladesh even though they lost the first by 95 runs in St. Vincent.

Dinanath Ramnarine, the chief executive of the players' association (WIPA), said the players were united in their resolve. "They're very strong … and although they want to play, they're not going to back down under this pressure," he said. Ramnarine added that WIPA had consulted lawyers and a number of legal challenges to the WICB's position were being discussed.

Jimmy Adams, the secretary of WIPA, told Cricinfo that the players' stance was unwavering. "You have a group of players earning more from playing cricket outside the Caribbean than for the West Indies and they aren't putting up with this crap. They have choices and they are prepared to exercise those choices. They've got fed up with things going nowhere and they're adamant they need this sorted before they come back and play."

It also emerged that recently Julian Hunte failed to turn up to a meeting with the players which he had offered in an attempt to clear up the situation.

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apologies for what again????

[fuzzy]

mahbubal alam robin should take mashrafee's spot n nazmul in for rubel....

[fuzzy]

we shouldn't play 3 spinners though i like really like enamul H jr... but shakib is very similar 2 enamul...riad n shakib should play with 3 fast bowlars= M.Alam robin, nazmul, n shahadath/rubel......

[abu2abu]

There's no need to worry too much, Nazmul is just a back-up. Robin is more likely to play as he's had some match practice and has had time to acclimatise (nazmul only arrived in the last couple of days).

I am a bit worried about Ryan Hinds returning to the Windies side. If we don't get him out early, he could score some big runs...

[Antora]

Originally Posted by Gowza
but you don't mind it on women....

Oh yeah! all the waaaaay.....

[Miraz]

West Indies retain new-look squad
Cricinfo staff
July 15, 2009
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The West Indies selectors have retained their new-look squad for the second Test against Bangladesh starting on Friday. Batsman Ryan Hinds has been added to the team.
Barbadian batsman Kraigg Brathwaite and Jamaican André Creary, who did not play the first Test, have been released to play in the domestic three-day tournament.
The left-handed Hinds last played a Test in March in the home series against England, and was dropped for the return tour to England in May.
WICB Vice President Dave Cameron said that any player who wanted to make himself available would be considered for selection. "I cannot say (that) if any of the players changed their minds they would be back into the team for the second Test, but I think that they should be given a look at," Cameron said.
West Indies fielded a second string team at Arnos Vale Sports Complex in the first Test after their regular players withdrew from the team following a dispute with the WICB. West Indies lost to Bangladesh by 95 runs, giving the touring side their first Test victory away from home.
Squad:
Floyd Reifer (capt), Darren Sammy (vc), Ryan Austin, David Bernard Jr, Tino Best, Travis Dowlin, Ryan Hinds, Kevin McClean, Nikita Miller, Nelon Pascal, Omar Phillips, Dale Richards, Kemar Roach, Chadwick Walton.



Source

[cricket_king]

Originally Posted by nzfan
And what do you call Shahadat?

The worst thing to happen for Bangladesh cricket was him managing to get those wickets against South Africa

Thank you. That's precisely put. Welcome to reality Shahadat lovers - his rare momentary successes result in future Bangladesh disasters.

[Ashfaq]

Any news on the pitch?

[auntu]

জাযাকুমুল্লাহ খায়ের জ্ঞ্যানী শাহ/ওয়াইশাহ আপনার ১ম ম্যাচ সুতা পাকানোর জন্য।
ওবায়েদ ভাই বুড়া হয়ে গেলেন। ঝিম কেইস।

[abz..+]

insallah this time we will win the series

[Fazal]

No offense to Mashrafe, he is still better than Ash and Bash, but Sakib is the real deal.

I was advocating for him for a year now. He has proven that he is more than ready to take the captaincy role role.

he will prove it again by winning the series 2-0.