first of all, well done Zaheer Khan. As far as the Bangladesh batsmen are concerned, well done to you too.
I, as an India fan, would like to thank all the Bangladesh batsmen to remind the Indians that test cricket will still have its hard days. Days where the wickets would dry up. Days where the end of a wicketless session would mean joy for the fielding team, for it would give them a much needed break from it all.
Bangladesh gave India just that day yesterday, proved their point that they are no pushovers in test cricket. And this is the part where I stop praising them.
Yes, Bangladesh were no pushovers, but only yesterday. They might as well hang a placard signed with:
we were no pushovers on January 26 2010
That’s about it for them not being pushovers. Because, the very next day, which not so surprisingly is today, they were handed their resistance back to them, still in the bubble wrap.
What was it? 290/3 to 312 all out, and after that all we are supposed to do is say “well bowled zaheer”? I disagree, and that is the least I will do.
I have nothing against Zaheer Khan, he bowled brilliantly, but the disarray shown by the Bangladesh middle order defies the qualifications norms of test cricket. What does Jagmohan Dalmia have to say to that?
Coming to the headline of this post. Scroll up, read it.
When India came in to bat in the fourth innings, they needed a massive 2 runs for vistory. Everyone took it seriously, India sending in Gambhir and Sehwag, and Bangladesh relying on their skipper Shakib-al-Hassan to get the requisite 10 wickets to tie the series at 1 game apiece.
One ball into the innings, Hasan realised that Bangladesh couldn’t win the game. An idea instantly burst in his mind. “We can’t win, so we will not let India win as well. They will win eventually, but on my terms. Sehwag would not be allowed to hit a straight six over my head, if I have any say in this”, thought he.
The next ball, the keeper misses a low ball, and the requisite 2 runs are ran.
Bangladesh lose.
India don’t win, but win anyways.
Bangla National Pride Prevails
Bangladesh Cricket Team – giving you reasons to give us more time, all the time.
PS: If you are a cricket blogger, do look at this.