U-19 World Cup
After an impressive build-up to the Under-19 World Cup Cricket Championship, Bangladesh again comes away with a “plate”. To me, this is like being the best of the worst. Being the worst of the best at least, would have been a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, we are not good enough for even that. From dreaming to be in the last four we slipped to 9th. We do not seem to be able to do the right thing when it matters most, as we witnessed in this tournament. The score in the last match with Ireland is proof of the fact that the boys from Bangladesh actually belonged in the big league. “This is cricket” Maybe. “You can have good days and bad days” Sure. But when you have one bad day after another, this is NOT cricket. This is wandering about in the wilderness. I don't claim to know the answer to this impasse. I know only that there is no quick-fix solution to this problem. But fixed it can be by those who walk the halls of status and prestige of the world of Bangladesh cricket.
We already have three “plates”. If this trend continues, very soon the BCB will be able to host a dinner party with their “prestigious” collection. Maybe this is what they are aiming for. Who knows?
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