Shakib is the very embodiment of the spirit of cricket.
How can he be wrong in an appeal?
Wasn't it Shakib who asked players to stop playing or something when umpire gave a wrong decision.
Bangladesh after 27 years of Playing cricket still gets underdog sympathy. They celebrate like crazy after winning each match and cry when these rules go against them.
Shakib is beyond reproach. You should search for a reel of his on field tantrums.
I like what a distinguished gentleman had said - "If it's actually the spirit of the game, why do the rules say exactly the opposite?"
There is nothing called spirit of cricket. People only remember it when it goes against them.
If it’s a rule, it’s a rule. Rest is all BS!
It wasn't just a normal match to show the spirit of the game and Mathews wasn't playing for the first time, he should have been prepared instead of giving excuses. Bangladesh they need to qualify for CWC, so they have to use whatever they can within rules.
I know it's cruel, but "it is what it is"
Rule is rule... Rare rule doesn't change it... I think elimination from champions trophy is at stake, hence desperate behavior
To be honest , in the entire fiasco , Matthews acted more childish. I saw his Press Conference where he blasted the Bangladeshi Players. I believe Shakib was right in his appeal - they wanted to win to secure the berth in Champions Trophy and they did . Shakib did right for his nation.
Don't you feel there is inbred, slow simmering rivalry among bowlers of our national team
Not healthy competition, pull each other down rivalry
It was evident in WC final, Shami, Siraj and Bumrah were not putting efforts in saving run...
I believe it’s because they behave like guests in Blore and never truly accept the culture.
Just like other problems in Blore, this too can be solved if outsiders like Virat Kohli & Faf start accepting local culture.
Thoughts?
Do you guys still moan about losing the world Cup. Or have you moved on. I think this was our best chance to win it but we lost our chance. I also think we will not be able to win major ICC tournament in future by seeing current team st...
