We are proud of our cricketers
When the people were passing their days in a suffocating atmosphere, the success of Bangladesh Cricket Team came as a breath of fresh air. They forgot for a while all the miseries they were going through and became overwhelmed with joy. The whole country prayed for them and their prayers were answered.
We felicitate our boys and hope that they will be able to keep the winning trend to continue , will not become over-confident, remain humble and always remember to thank Almighty Allah.
Nur Jahan
Chittagong
A complex calculation ahead
Bangladesh, 3rd in the group at the moment after wonderful 15 runs win against England on Monday in Adelaide, may be required to take the challenge of the defending champions India or galaxy of stars studded South Africa in the quarterfinals of the World Cup Cricket 2015. Verily India will be a difficult side.
And if it is South Africa, our landing in the semifinals cannot be ruled out because Proteus are such a team that crumbles at any time under pressure. The surprising matter is that South Africa are very strong in every department of cricket. From Group ‘A’; New Zealand, Australia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have already confirmed their buying semifinal tickets.
In Group ‘B’, the last two spots are wide open. Pakistan, Ireland and West Indies have been fighting desperately about which prediction is very thorny. Pakistan (six points) and Ireland (six points) will play each other on March 15. The same day the West Indies (four points) take on UAE. Pakistan (-0.194) overtake the two others on net run rate. The Windies’ run rate is (-0.511) and Ireland’s run rate is (-1.014).
But in the match between Pakistan and Ireland, whoever wins will sail into the last eight. Otherwise, rains may appear as blessings to Pakistan. If West Indies shatter UAE by a big margin and supercede both Pakistan and Ireland, they will be in the last eight. Practically, none of these three sides know what is in their store?
Finally, we wish good luck for Bangladesh Cricket team. Let the journey continue.
Abdullah Akber
Dhaka
