Bangladesh cricket

I attended the disappointing match last Sunday, when Bangladesh lost to South Africa. I feel as though the team has not really progressed in the time between these two occasions. The team of recent years has been a young one (one or two players notwithstanding). I thought this was a good policy -- as the players would hopefully develop, with exposure to the highest level of competition.

This has not happened. We have one or two good signs on the batting front, but very little of praise on the bowling front and I fear a defeat mentality may soon enter the minds of the present crop of players. I think gradual change is therefore needed. In a country of such large number, I find it difficult to comprehend why we cannot produce decent players, whilst Sri Lanka can do so on their part.

My overall message is this - we've watched a young side persevere with dedication and application on occasion (demonstrating abject weakness at other times) - but this team is not good enough. Keep a core of the players, but select a new set of lads - and don't go back to the tried/tested/failed unless there is a clear indication that they have made improvement.