Cricket : Australia In Bangladesh

[bono_man2002]

Well......You would all think this series could be a white wash....And, well that may be, lets not forgot on not even 12 months ago what happened over in the UK.

Gillespie is back, and I thought this series would be perfect to rest some players and try some new young guys....

Anyways.......

 

[DignityPassesBy]

lets just pray for it not to happen again

 

[U2 Beginner]

I hope Bangladesh win again as I am Bengali, though I don't think it will ever happen again!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

I actually think that Mohammed Ashraful (he of that 100 in Cardiff) is a pretty handy batsman who could give Australia some trouble.

 

[jacknife23]

I think Australia should test some youngsters. I think Shane Watson should have played this one, he scored an unbeaten double ton in the Pura Cup final, he was doing so well till the point he had that injury in first Test against West Indies. More so Andy Symonds is no way test match material, he may play some batting cameos but is no way a test match bowler. Mitchell Johnson should be given a chance. Brett Lee has done enough to deserve a rest.


By the way this is a video of some of the best dismisals by Warnie

*h t t p:// video. google.com/videoplay?docid=-8735581696703543175&q=shane+warne

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Wow, good stuff from Bangladesh! Ashraful just whacked MacGill for 16 runs off one over and Warne's now off injured. Nafees hit a century, too.

 

[Axver]

Come on Bangladesh, repeat last year!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Ashraful gone lbw. 295-4.

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Australia have reason to be optimistic, I think. Despite the big score posted Bangladesh lost about four wickets in the final session after the fireworks from Nafees and Bashar.

 

[bono_man2002]

I hope Bangladesh win again as I am Bengali, though I don't think it will ever happen again!

Looking at the current scoreline, it may happen again!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Jason Gillespie looks really different now...

He's cut his hair, at least.

 

[bono_man2002]

Australia Are all out!

I can see Axver starting to Party ...you anti-aussie you

 

[Axver]

Australia Are all out!

I can see Axver starting to Party ...you anti-aussie you

Apparently Bangladesh's run rate is currently 5.33 and they lead by 216 runs with 9 wickets in hand according to cricinfo. WOOOOO!!!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Australia have 5 sessions left to make 263 with ten wickets left.

Have Bangladesh blown it?

 

[Axver]

Australia's lost a wicket now - they're one down for 94, and need 213 to win.

Bangladesh need to bowl very well if they want a chance of winning.

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Century partnership between Ponting and Hayden.

 

[bono_man2002]

About time the real Australian team turned up to this match...

 

[Axver]

Damn.

Bangladesh sure put up an excellent fight, though!

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

This proves that Bangladesh are waaay ahead of Zimbabwe at the moment, and I don't think they're too far behind the Windies too.

 

[jacknife23]

Bangladesh has improved a lot over the last 12 months. One more thing, it shows that Dave Whatmore is the best caoch around. It's so easy to get results when you have bunch of talented players, but when you're a relatively new team where everyone is a starter it's an amazing accomplishment. He also changed the fortune of Sri Lankan cricket and left them in a very solid shape.

Australia must give Lee and Warne a rest. They must test Johnson and Cullen in these conditions. It's an ideal oppurtunity for them. If they dont do that well, you still have Gillespie, MacGill and Clarke.

 

[jacknife23]

I mean Clark

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

This 2nd Test could be embarrassing for the home team. 26 overs gone and they're 67/4.

Gillespie back from the international wilderness?

 

[jacknife23]

Jason Gillespie was the key bowler for Australia during their last series win over Indians at home. He keeps the seam upright and his in cutters are lethal on low-bounce flat decks. His nightwatchman-ship is an asset as well. I think he is a key man for Australia's success in bowling department.

It was really unfortunate that he had a tough time in Ashes, maybe it was just in the haircut.