<i>Come on, cricketers</i>
AFP
Everyone is becoming frustrated with the pathetic batting of Bangladeshi batsmen. In my opinion, the defence “We have the talent. Give us 5 more years then we can show the world what we can do”, should no longer be valid. Five years has long passed by. Now is the time to consider whether we need to improve as a cricketing nation or just stay comfortable where we are. To be honest, winning an odd or two matches is not enough for us anymore. Our batsmen would be wrong to dwell in this sort of mentality. Before going to the crease, they should keep in mind that spectators pay a good amount of money, and sacrifice valuable time to watch the tamed Tigers' play. Our batsmen get themselves out instead of making the opponent work hard for their wickets. Nine out of ten batsmen throw their wicket away unnecessarily. There is no need to charge down the wicket or play a lofty shot if the result is not worthy, rather our players need to soak up the early pressure through patience and guts. After that, they can look for some big shots in the later stages of the 50 overs. What I mean is: they should keep some important wickets for the last 10 overs. Then a chance will be created to hoist a strong total. I know it is easier said than done. But there is nothing wrong in trying and going back to the basics.
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