Bangladesh is hosting its first Cricket world cup and this cricket mad nation is now riding high due to series victories over New Zealand and Zimbabwe. This young cricket team generally plays well at home and has utility players suitable for sub-continent conditions.
2011 Cricket world cup – Bangladesh team analysis:
Current ICC one day Ranking: 8
Coach:Jamie Siddons (Australia)
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Crucial players: Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Ashraful & Abdur Razzak
Missing players: Mashrafe Mortaza
Group B: Bangladesh, India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Ireland & Netherlands.
Qualification: Directly qualified being the host nation.
World cup history: Bangladesh reached quarter-finals in 2007 world cup by defeating India in group stage and South Africa in the second round. Bangla tigers shocked Pakistan in 1999 world cup.
Bangladesh team for 2011 Cricket World Cup:
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1. | Tamim Iqbal | 21 | 27 | Chittagong |
2. | Mohammad Ashraful | 26 | 90 | Dhaka |
3. | Imrul Kayes | 24 | 58 | Meherpur |
4. | Junaid Siddique | 23 | 63 | Rajshahi |
5. | Raqibul Hasan | 23 | 63 | Jamalpur |
6. | Shahriar Nafees | 25 | 99 | Dhaka |
7. | Mahmudullah Riyad | 24 | 90 | Mymensing |
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1. | Shakib Al Hasan | 23 | 20 & 5 | Jessore |
2. | Naeem Islam | 24 |
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1. | Mushfiqur Rahim | 22 | 69 | Bogra |
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| Bowlers: |
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1. | Shafiul Islam | 21 | 87 | Bogra |
2. | Rubel Hossain | 21 | 121 | Chittagong |
3. | Abdur Razzak | 28 | 3 | Khulna |
4. | Nazmul Hossain | 23 | 79 | Hobiganj |
5. | Suhrawadi Shuvo | 22 | 123 | Rajshahi |
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Schedule of Bangladesh world cup matches:
1. February 19: Vs India at Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Mirpur
2. Febraury 25: Vs Ireland at Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Mirpur
3. March 4: Vs West Indies at Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Mirpur
4. March 11: Vs England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium in Chittagong
5. March 14: Vs Netherlands at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium in Chittagong
6. March 19: Vs South Africa at Sher-e-Bangla National stadium in Mirpur
Strengths:
1. One of the best oneday all-rounders in the world – Shakib Al Hasan
2. One of the best oneday spinners in the world – Abdur Razzak
3. Unpredictable genius – Mohammad Ashraful
4. Young fielding side and playing all its games at 2 stadiums on home soil.
Weaknesses:
1. Pressure of demanding fans
2. Too much dependence on just 2-3 players
3. Absence of star fast bowler – Mashrafe Mortaza
Our rating for Bangladesh team: 7/10
Our prediction for Bangladesh in 2011 World Cup:
Bangladesh has the potential to reach Quarter-finals as it is playing all its league matches on home grounds. In 2007 world cup, Bangla tigers defeated India and South Africa. They have the ability to create major upsets in this world cup. Bangladesh reaching quarter-finals is also good for world cup and cricket. Can these Bangla tigers rise to the occasion?
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