Let the Tigers roar
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By beating two front ranking cricketing countries in the last World Cup, Bangladesh first came into limelight but went down miserably in the subsequent encounters. Similarly, they defeated the strong WI side in the recent Twenty20 game but, as usual, were badly defeated in their subsequent matches. But why this inconsistency ? There is allegation of misunderstanding in the team, as noticed in the 'harakiri' committed by our players in the match with Sri Lanka, to the utter dismay of the commentators even ! This phenomenon gives rise to the question, what is wrong with our national cricket players? Obviously there is no dearth of talent but then what is the reason behind their unexpected failures; are they lacking in physical or mental capability to take pressure, or lacking in concentration or what? Perhaps, they are not giving due importance to the international events and are in the habit of taking those games very lightly. Perhaps, they are not getting any guidance as to how to play in varying conditions. They seem to be more concerned with their individual performances, rather than team performance. To come out of such a hopeless situation, I have the following suggestions for the Bangladesh Cricket Control Board to consider: a) Look for coaches either from Sri Lanka or West Indies. Separate specialized coaches for batting and bowling may be seriously considered. b) Domestic and school cricket need to be rejuvenated to find out new talents. In this respect the example of Sri Lanka may be a guiding factor. c) The players should be encouraged to consolidate their cricket career first, rather than their family career. d) Mushfiqur has totally failed to live up to the expectations, both in wicket-keeping and batting and, therefore, should be dropped. Moreover, his height is not suitable for wicket-keeping. If the previous selectors picked him up as wicketkeeper batsman, then why he was placed down the line to bat ? This is not understandable. In his place Dhiman Ghosh who has done exceptionally well during the recently concluded Australian tour by the National Academy Team may be considered. e) Nazimuddin, although a talented batsman, failed in his debut, perhaps due to his wrong placement by the team management. He should not have opened the innings, rather should have been used in the middle order. Let us not lose hope on him and we may try him out once more down the order. f) Mashrafee should not be used in the last over as he cannot deliver dot balls and his deliveries met with smashing hits by Afridi. Any way he seems to be on the wane. g) Ashraful seems to be suffering from complacency, otherwise after conceding miserable defeats how he could sound positive ? His batting was atrocious, excepting one in all other matches he could not even reach the double figures. Unless the captain leads from the front, how the other members of the team will get encouragement ? He seems to be lacking the instinct to win. h) Last but not the least, young talents should be picked up from our A team and the Academy team which recently performed well in Australia. Let the tigers roar again!
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