Thought id start this one off. This test shouldnt pose any problems for the Aussies and should be a whitewash if rankings are anything to go by. Bangladesh proved before the Ashes though that they can cause a shock now and again but i dont see it happening this time.
Tour Dates:
April
9-13 1st Test, Dhaka
16-20 2nd Test, Chittagong
23 1st ODI, Chittagong
26 2nd ODI, Dhaka
28 3rd ODI, Dhaka
Full Version: Bangladesh V Australia
Should put a large chunk of money on another Aussie clean sweep 
Can't see anything but a whitewash in the tests, but the Bangladesh ODI side could pose problems as it did in the tri-nations tournement in England last year.
Ashraful is the man to be wary of with the bat but skipper Habibul Bashar is a near world class batsman. If any of the bowlers, such as Shahadat, Mortaza and especially Rafique can get some wickets then you never know... I expect one upset here, whether it be a Bangladesh win or running the Aussies close I don't know.
I think that Syed Rasel will be a key player for Banglasdesh. He is very young and new to this level of the game, but is a very tidy bowler and takes wickets, so if he can stay focussed on his line and length then he could scare the Aussie. Definately a series for the Bangladeshi's to gain some experience.
Ashraful is the man to be wary of with the bat but skipper Habibul Bashar is a near world class batsman. If any of the bowlers, such as Shahadat, Mortaza and especially Rafique can get some wickets then you never know... I expect one upset here, whether it be a Bangladesh win or running the Aussies close I don't know.
I think that Syed Rasel will be a key player for Banglasdesh. He is very young and new to this level of the game, but is a very tidy bowler and takes wickets, so if he can stay focussed on his line and length then he could scare the Aussie. Definately a series for the Bangladeshi's to gain some experience.
Roll out the fucking whitewash. We're on a roll and I can't see Bangladesh stopping us.
Yeah thats true guys. The dont think Bangladesh will prove to be much of a problem. When Bangladesh beat Australia, we didnt have the like of Warne playing. This lineup has improved immensely since then. So hear is my preview of each camp.
Bangladesh
Lowdown : The Deshies base there style of play on making a big first innings score. This becomes essential to them as they lack the class batsman required to play on wearing, tearing wickets, like those found in the sub-continent. Unfortunately the wickets are not going to assist them as the wickets they produce are tailor made for spinners. Even if they attemtped to produce a seamers wicket, the ball will skid on in the early days of the test before it becomes a spinners paradise. Unfortunately I cant see the Deshies getting anything above 220 in the first innings, they just lack the class to stamp authority on such bowlers of Australia's confidence.
Star Player: Mohammed Ashraful has proved he can play big innings and he is emerging as a World Class Player. He'll need to be in form is Bangladesh are going to put up a fight. His consistency will also need to improve as his skills are put through the ultimate test. Bowler Mohammed Rafique is Bangladesh's veteran spinner and while laking the class of his counterpart, will be relied upon heavily to take a bucketload of wickets. He can turn the ball.
How they can win it: They need to put pressure on Australia right from the start if they are going to have any chance, but unfortunately they lack the players to do so. Australia's middle order if put under pressure has a tendency to collapse and Andrew Symonds and Adam Gilchrist are still looking for form. I cant see them outbatting the Australians so they will need to pose a total of something around 300 if they are going to have a target to bowl at.
Confidence booster: Shane Warne until recently was not as successful in countries such as India which is unusual but unfortunately in recent years he has conquered that with world class performances in Sri Lanka and India. Prior to that he was tamed so Bangladesh will have to watch VVS Laxman's innings for Calcutta in 2000 and Tendulkar's innings throughout the 98 series in India if they are going to have a slight hope. Symonds and Gilchrist are badly out of form and Damien Martyn is still looking to cement a spot. Justin Langer has got points to prove. If they distract them and put them under pressure they could trigger a collapse. The fact that no one expects them to win will give them the attitude that they've got nothing to lose and rightly so.
Australia
Low Down: Without a doubt the finest test playing nation going around. The Aussies pride themselves on 'lightening cricket' where they literally score as many runs as quickly as possible. They always try reach a score between 300-400 at the end of the first day and they can do so with players like Gilchrist, Hayden, Symonds and Ponting. The bowling attack is of the highest quality and are always attacking. Shane Warne and Brett Lee are currently Australia's too best bowlers and will always be posing problems. Australia's success lies in their ability to adapt and inspire themselves even when they've got their backs against the wall. Steve Waugh instilled this in them which they were previously lacking prior to his introduction as captain. Only weakness lies in their middle or where when put under pressure have a tendency to collapse. However with the for Mike Hussey is in, he'll be there to steady the ship if anything goes wrong. Physical intimidation is also a technique they use and Warne is a master of it, his body language and range of deliveries will scare Bangladesh.
Star Player: Take your pick. Shane Warne is Australia's premier bowler and is hungrier than ever for more wickets. Team from all over the world have tried to tame him and failed. If they try to sweep him they'll be bowled round there legs. If they defend he'll get them through the ripping leg break. If they keep on padding him away they'll be caught lbw at some point. Even more worringly is the fact that he has started to use his flipper again and he'll not doubt use it against weaker opposition and if a green wicket is prepared, god help the Deshies because if he land it and they cant pick it they're in trouble. Ricky Ponting is Australia's best batsman and is almost averaging 60. They cant bowl short to him on these wickets otherwise a few balls will end up through windscreens in the car park. Hes in good touch so expect a few big knocks from the Tassie.
How the Will Win It: Sheer Class. Australia are better in every department. They'll make a big first innings score, litterally batting Bangladesh into submission and then Warne and Lee will do nothing but attack. Fielding is also superior, Ponting, Symonds, Hayden and Hussey are probably the best fielders going around. Ground fielding is also of a high quality. The only thing stopping the Aussie maybe the heat and fatigue. However with ice baths and the technology these days the Deshies wont be getting their hopes up and plenty of players need to impress for the upcoming Ashes series.
Confidence Booster: They've done this so many times before its second nature to them. Make a big score bowl them out....u know the rest. They've beaten South Africa in a home and away series and there spirits will be as high as ever. The fact that Bangladesh have never won a test will scare of any nerves the aussies make have of a repeat of Cardiff last year. The Aussies dont need confidence boosters because they inspire themselves so easily. Wont be a factor for the Aussies.
My Predicition: Aussie will win it 2-0 no troubles and every player on tour will do something. The Bowlers will all get there wickets, the batsman their runs for the Aussies. Warne and Ponting will have a big series and we may have entertainment from the flaboyant Mohamed Ashraful. Dont be surprised to see a test be over in a couple of days.
Bangladesh
Lowdown : The Deshies base there style of play on making a big first innings score. This becomes essential to them as they lack the class batsman required to play on wearing, tearing wickets, like those found in the sub-continent. Unfortunately the wickets are not going to assist them as the wickets they produce are tailor made for spinners. Even if they attemtped to produce a seamers wicket, the ball will skid on in the early days of the test before it becomes a spinners paradise. Unfortunately I cant see the Deshies getting anything above 220 in the first innings, they just lack the class to stamp authority on such bowlers of Australia's confidence.
Star Player: Mohammed Ashraful has proved he can play big innings and he is emerging as a World Class Player. He'll need to be in form is Bangladesh are going to put up a fight. His consistency will also need to improve as his skills are put through the ultimate test. Bowler Mohammed Rafique is Bangladesh's veteran spinner and while laking the class of his counterpart, will be relied upon heavily to take a bucketload of wickets. He can turn the ball.
How they can win it: They need to put pressure on Australia right from the start if they are going to have any chance, but unfortunately they lack the players to do so. Australia's middle order if put under pressure has a tendency to collapse and Andrew Symonds and Adam Gilchrist are still looking for form. I cant see them outbatting the Australians so they will need to pose a total of something around 300 if they are going to have a target to bowl at.
Confidence booster: Shane Warne until recently was not as successful in countries such as India which is unusual but unfortunately in recent years he has conquered that with world class performances in Sri Lanka and India. Prior to that he was tamed so Bangladesh will have to watch VVS Laxman's innings for Calcutta in 2000 and Tendulkar's innings throughout the 98 series in India if they are going to have a slight hope. Symonds and Gilchrist are badly out of form and Damien Martyn is still looking to cement a spot. Justin Langer has got points to prove. If they distract them and put them under pressure they could trigger a collapse. The fact that no one expects them to win will give them the attitude that they've got nothing to lose and rightly so.
Australia
Low Down: Without a doubt the finest test playing nation going around. The Aussies pride themselves on 'lightening cricket' where they literally score as many runs as quickly as possible. They always try reach a score between 300-400 at the end of the first day and they can do so with players like Gilchrist, Hayden, Symonds and Ponting. The bowling attack is of the highest quality and are always attacking. Shane Warne and Brett Lee are currently Australia's too best bowlers and will always be posing problems. Australia's success lies in their ability to adapt and inspire themselves even when they've got their backs against the wall. Steve Waugh instilled this in them which they were previously lacking prior to his introduction as captain. Only weakness lies in their middle or where when put under pressure have a tendency to collapse. However with the for Mike Hussey is in, he'll be there to steady the ship if anything goes wrong. Physical intimidation is also a technique they use and Warne is a master of it, his body language and range of deliveries will scare Bangladesh.
Star Player: Take your pick. Shane Warne is Australia's premier bowler and is hungrier than ever for more wickets. Team from all over the world have tried to tame him and failed. If they try to sweep him they'll be bowled round there legs. If they defend he'll get them through the ripping leg break. If they keep on padding him away they'll be caught lbw at some point. Even more worringly is the fact that he has started to use his flipper again and he'll not doubt use it against weaker opposition and if a green wicket is prepared, god help the Deshies because if he land it and they cant pick it they're in trouble. Ricky Ponting is Australia's best batsman and is almost averaging 60. They cant bowl short to him on these wickets otherwise a few balls will end up through windscreens in the car park. Hes in good touch so expect a few big knocks from the Tassie.
How the Will Win It: Sheer Class. Australia are better in every department. They'll make a big first innings score, litterally batting Bangladesh into submission and then Warne and Lee will do nothing but attack. Fielding is also superior, Ponting, Symonds, Hayden and Hussey are probably the best fielders going around. Ground fielding is also of a high quality. The only thing stopping the Aussie maybe the heat and fatigue. However with ice baths and the technology these days the Deshies wont be getting their hopes up and plenty of players need to impress for the upcoming Ashes series.
Confidence Booster: They've done this so many times before its second nature to them. Make a big score bowl them out....u know the rest. They've beaten South Africa in a home and away series and there spirits will be as high as ever. The fact that Bangladesh have never won a test will scare of any nerves the aussies make have of a repeat of Cardiff last year. The Aussies dont need confidence boosters because they inspire themselves so easily. Wont be a factor for the Aussies.
My Predicition: Aussie will win it 2-0 no troubles and every player on tour will do something. The Bowlers will all get there wickets, the batsman their runs for the Aussies. Warne and Ponting will have a big series and we may have entertainment from the flaboyant Mohamed Ashraful. Dont be surprised to see a test be over in a couple of days.
QUOTE(Scousy @ Apr 5 2006, 12:47 PM) 
Roll out the fucking whitewash. We're on a roll and I can't see Bangladesh stopping us.
Can anyone stop the aussies?
QUOTE(Pantera @ Apr 5 2006, 04:44 PM)
Can anyone stop the aussies?
Let's put it this way, we'd have to have a drastic dip in form for anyone to beat us over the course of a test series.
the ashes come to mind 
QUOTE(F4evo @ Apr 5 2006, 04:53 PM)
the ashes come to mind
We were beaten by a better team.
I'm talking about now though, England are going through a rough patch and we're fucking exploding.
fair enough, aussies are the best now for sure, atleast in tests
No one is expecting Bangladesh to win so i think now they will do pretty decent. Australia might rest of their key players , but i am certain Ponting will play because he should look to break the record of sachin soon. Momo Ashraful , Bashar , Murtoza and Rafique have to be at their best to make a contest of this series. Who knows this could be one of the most one sided series in the history. But i wont be suprised if Bangladesh win a One Day Game.
Test squad
Matthew Hayden, Phil Jacques, Ricky Ponting (capt), Damien Martyn, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Michael Clarke, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Brett Lee, Shane Warne, Stuart MacGill, Jason Gillespie, Stuart Clark, Mitchell Johnson
Predicted First Test Team: Hayden, Jacques, Ponting, Martyn, Hussey, Symonds, Gilchrist, Warne, Lee, Gillespie, Clark
If Johnson makes his debut, the selectors have something wrong with them.
ODI squad
Adam Gilchrist (wk), Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Damien Martyn, Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson, Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Brad Hogg, Stuart Clark, Daniel Cullen, Mitchell Johnson
Matthew Hayden, Phil Jacques, Ricky Ponting (capt), Damien Martyn, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Michael Clarke, Adam Gilchrist (wk), Brett Lee, Shane Warne, Stuart MacGill, Jason Gillespie, Stuart Clark, Mitchell Johnson
Predicted First Test Team: Hayden, Jacques, Ponting, Martyn, Hussey, Symonds, Gilchrist, Warne, Lee, Gillespie, Clark
If Johnson makes his debut, the selectors have something wrong with them.
ODI squad
Adam Gilchrist (wk), Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Damien Martyn, Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson, Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Brad Hogg, Stuart Clark, Daniel Cullen, Mitchell Johnson
omg its a very good squad i dunno what will happen to bangladesh lol
QUOTE(Donny @ Apr 5 2006, 06:24 PM)
No one is expecting Bangladesh to win so i think now they will do pretty decent.
No one ever expects them to win and they never have so I don't know what you're basing that on.
Mate i hope you remember they have won against australian team in england last summer. They are consistently getting better now and they are slowly starting to win games.
I was talking about tests, but whatever.
Bangladesh have beaten Zimbabwe and Kenya in tests, its not like theyve never won a test, i know those 2 nations arent the best but least theyve had the experience of winning. Everyone expects them to be thrashed by Australia so they can go into it without pressure on there own backs.
^ my thoughts excatly, Bangladesh know very well that Australia is going to win, so half the pressure is gone and what happens is that they may give a fright but a good fightback, or ewven maybe a point to prove, maybe here we can see Pup back in the batting..for a confidence booster, knowing his debut performance in India...
QUOTE(Mickey_Mouse @ Apr 8 2006, 03:28 AM)
^ my thoughts excatly, Bangladesh know very well that Australia is going to win, so half the pressure is gone and what happens is that they may give a fright but a good fightback, or ewven maybe a point to prove, maybe here we can see Pup back in the batting..for a confidence booster, knowing his debut performance in India...
well, i sure hope gilly can make an impact too and show selectors that he is back.
Gillespie, Clarke and MacGill back in in the starting line up in place of the injured Kasprowicz and Langer and the dropped Symonds who goes to 12th man.
Australia team: Ricky Ponting (capt), Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Michael Clarke, Damien Martyn, Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne, Brett Lee, Jason Gillespie, Stuart Clark, Stuart MacGill.
Clarke and Gillespie will be looking to make big impacts if they are to push for places in the Ashes later on in the year. Leg spinner MacGill will also be looking to make an impact on the spinning pitches in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh starting line up yet to be confirmed.
QUOTE(~Ferrari~ @ Apr 8 2006, 10:42 PM)
Australia team: Ricky Ponting (capt), Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Michael Clarke, Damien Martyn, Adam Gilchrist, Shane Warne, Brett Lee, Jason Gillespie, Stuart Clark, Stuart MacGill.
Why the bloody hell are we playing five bowlers? I'd prefer them to give Jacques a go over playing MacGill/Gillespie.
I dunno why they even have this series :x . Saying that i think Bdesh will nick an odi win
ok Bangladesh 150-1 in 26 overs 
QUOTE(F4evo @ Apr 9 2006, 05:16 PM)
ok Bangladesh 150-1 in 26 overs
Christ. Bring Stu on, he'll sort 'em out.
he's just come on
ok Bangladesh now 229-1 go bangladesh!
ok Bangladesh now 229-1
go bangladesh!
MacGill picks up a wicket - Habbibul Bashar c Lee b MacGill 76. Bashar will be absolutely livid with himself. He's played so hard and so well against Warne and now he gets a rank long hop from MacGill which should have been smacked out of the park, instead top edges it and Lee slides in to take a good catch. Good inninngs none the less. Bangladesh 2-238
274-3, Nafees out after innings of 138, wow amazing by a bangladesh batsman against australia
anyway mohammed ashraful, probably bangladesh's best batsman now comes in
anyway mohammed ashraful, probably bangladesh's best batsman now comes in
4-297. Get the fuck out.
Hahaha. Go Bangladesh!
QUOTE(Scousy @ Apr 9 2006, 08:16 PM)
Hahaha. Go Bangladesh!
I fail to see the humour.
Does anyone know why Warne went off the field?
apparently he was being hit all over the place
QUOTE(aussie_pride @ Apr 9 2006, 08:46 PM)
Does anyone know why Warne went off the field?
Hurt his shoulder, mate.
bangladesh 355-5 at stumps (88overs)
amazing for them to have over a run rate of 4
amazing for them to have over a run rate of 4
What an innings so far from Bangladesh and theyve shown that they arent there just to make up the numbers. Nafaes played the innings of his life and hitting 138 off 189 balls against Australia is excellent stuff. Gillespie and MacGill with all the wickets so far so im sure they enjoyed themselves back in the test fold to a degree. I think they will be wanting another 100-150 runs tomorrow to have a chance of amazingly winning this first test.
QUOTE(Courtsy. @ Apr 9 2006, 08:51 PM)
Hurt his shoulder, mate.
Is it anything serious? did he come back on?
Bangladesh! Go you good thing.
QUOTE(~Ferrari~ @ Apr 10 2006, 03:42 AM)
What an innings so far from Bangladesh and theyve shown that they arent there just to make up the numbers. Nafaes played the innings of his life and hitting 138 off 189 balls against Australia is excellent stuff. Gillespie and MacGill with all the wickets so far so im sure they enjoyed themselves back in the test fold to a degree. I think they will be wanting another 100-150 runs tomorrow to have a chance of amazingly winning this first test.
Remember guys Australia has to bat on this wicket as well and to me this pitch looks so dead its not funny. I'd still be concerned if I was in the Bangladesh camp cause if Shane Warne cant extract any life out of this pitch what chance do the Deshies have? Also there bowling attack seriously lacks depth.
QUOTE(aussie_pride @ Apr 10 2006, 02:22 PM)
Remember guys Australia has to bat on this wicket as well and to me this pitch looks so dead its not funny. I'd still be concerned if I was in the Bangladesh camp cause if Shane Warne cant extract any life out of this pitch what chance do the Deshies have? Also there bowling attack seriously lacks depth.
50/2 enough said
Martyn gone too just before tea
427 all out
as i had told earlier to everyone they have nothing to lose and no one is expecting them to win. WONDERFUL innings by Shahriar Nafees he scored 138 runs. Good contributions by Bashar and Rajin. Shane Warne 112 runs in 20 overs hahahah.
And Aus 50/3 at tea , i am expecting a follow on soon
as i had told earlier to everyone they have nothing to lose and no one is expecting them to win. WONDERFUL innings by Shahriar Nafees he scored 138 runs. Good contributions by Bashar and Rajin. Shane Warne 112 runs in 20 overs hahahah.
And Aus 50/3 at tea , i am expecting a follow on soon
QUOTE(Dr Zoidberg @ Apr 10 2006, 03:48 AM)
50/2 enough said
Martyn gone too just before tea
actuaaly it is 50/3. Clarke to be batting soon.
Are the Aussies making this track look like a minefield now?
Jesus Christ.
At least Stew spun them into a web, but we are screwed with only 6 batsman, and one of them being the totally out of form, in Gilchrist.
Five bowlers, two take all the wickets. Go fucking figure.
At least Stew spun them into a web, but we are screwed with only 6 batsman, and one of them being the totally out of form, in Gilchrist.
Five bowlers, two take all the wickets. Go fucking figure.
Hussey gone now. Lets see what Gilchrist can do.
73/4 This is incredible. Bangladesh proving alot of doubters wrong here.
73/4 This is incredible. Bangladesh proving alot of doubters wrong here.
Australia 79/5 Amazing, I hope this fairy tail never ends.
93/6 lol. Warne gone.
6/93. What the fuck is wrong with the world?
134/6 94 more needed to avoid the follow on
145-6 at the close.
Gilchrist and Lee steadied the Aussie ship, at one stage it looked like Aus could be skittled out for about 120-130. What a performance so far from Bangladesh and it just shows when you are expected to be thrashed strange things can happen. 83 more needed to avoid the follow on. Gilchrist and Lee are the Aussies last hopes really batting wise, Clark can bat a bit also but you dont want it left to Gillespie and MacGill to rack up some runs.
i dont think bangladesh would want to make australia follow on i think because Stuart Mcgill will turn the bowl a mile and they would fancy bowling on day 4 and 5 themselves. They have good spinners like Rafique and Enamul Haq
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