Glenn Alan Rogers (born April 12, 1977 in Australia) is an Australian-born former cricketer who played international cricket for Scotland. A slow left-arm Orthodox bowler, he made his ODI debut in December 2006 in Chittagong against Bangladesh.

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Tamim Iqbal on the verge of new record.

Bangladesh national cricket team opener <a href="http://livescores.bdcricteam.com//player/bangladesh/tamim-iqbal-342/" target="_blank">Tamim Iqbal</a>, dashing hard hitter of the ball is one the verge of another milestone. Tamim Iqbal has already become the leading scorer with the bat in all three formats for national cricket team. Now, he is on the eve of scoring 10,000 international runs combined three formats. [বাংলায় পড়ুনঃ <a href="http://bn.bdcrictime.com/%e0%a6%a8%e0%a6%a4%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%a8-%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%87%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b0-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%a8%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%ae/" target="_blank">নতুন রেকর্ডের সামনে তামিম ইকবাল</a>]

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This left handed batsman needs 490 runs to become first Bangladeshi batsman to score ten thousand international runs in career. So, he gets the chance to reach in this unique land mark in the series against New Zealand where Tigers are featured to play 3 ODIs, 3T20Is and two Test matches.

Tamim Iqbal has 255 international matches and scored 9,510 international runs in his career for Bangladesh. He has been scored 16 centuries and 56 half centuries to score those runs. He is the only Bangladeshi batsman, who scores century in all formats of the game.

To be noted, Tamim Iqbal has played 44 Tests and scored 3349 runs at an average of 40.39. By participating 159 ODI matches, this lad scores 5007 runs. At the same time, at an strike of 114.59 including 4 fifties and 1 century, he scores 1152 runs from 52 matches in the shorter format of cricket T20I cricket.

-Imran Hasan, Correspondent, bdcrictime.com

Tamim Iqbal in front of new milestone

Jannatul Naym Pieal
A total of four Bangladeshi cricketers have been picked for the auction of the ninth season of Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL-9 auction is scheduled to take place in Bangalore on 6 February.
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Among the four Bangladeshis, dashing opener <a href="http://livescore.bdcricteam.com/cricket/120/bangladesh/tamim-iqbal/6/PlayerDetails.html" target="_blank">Tamim Iqbal</a> and the young pace bowling sensation <a href="http://livescore.bdcricteam.com/cricket/5076/bangladesh/mustafizur-rahman/6/PlayerDetails.html">Mustafizur Rahman</a> have been bracketed into the base price of INR 50 lakh (58 lakh Taka).
It means if any of the nine franchises taking part in the IPL-9 delivers their interest to rope in either of the players, the bidding must begin from as low as INR 50 lakh.
Meanwhile, the other two Tigers - aggressive opening batsman <a href="http://livescore.bdcricteam.com/cricket/4231/bangladesh/soumya-sarkar/6/PlayerDetails.html" target="_blank">Soumya Sarkar</a> and paceman <a href="http://livescore.bdcricteam.com/cricket/4883/bangladesh/taskin-ahmed/6/PlayerDetails.html" target="_blank">Taskin Ahmed</a> will go under the hammer with a base price of INR 30 lakh (35 lakh Taka).
The BCCI has circulated a list of 714 players who are up for the IPL-9 auction among the franchises, who had time till Monday to shortlist of 300 players from the list.
Base price of Bangladesh cricketers in IPL-9 auction
Tamim Iqbal - INR 50 lakh (BDT 58 lakh)
Mustafizur Rahman - INR 50 lakh (BDT 58 lakh)
Soumya Sarkar - INR 30 lakh (BDT 35 lakh)
Taskin Ahmed - INR 30 lakh (BDT 35 lakh)
*Amount of Bangladeshi currency is determined based on approximate figure
দেখুন ঈদের প্রোগ্রামে নাসির, তাসকিন এবং সৌম্যর মজার আড্ডা
<a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2015/07/nasir-soumya-and-taskin-participated-in-eid-program-2015/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-26582 aligncenter" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2015/07/Nasir-Soumya-and-Taskin1.png" alt="Nasir, Soumya and Taskin" width="468" height="253" /></a>

Base prices of Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL-9 auction

Azmal Tanjim Shakir 

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<a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2013/07/player-profile-mashrafe-mortaza-2/" target="_blank">Mashrafe Bin Mortaza</a>, the ODI and T20 captain of Bangladesh, has been admitted to hospital for Dengue cases. In Friday early night, outbreak of fever increased. [Read in Bangla: <a href="http://bangla.bdcricteam.com/" target="_blank">হসপিটালে ভর্তি মাশরাফি</a>]


As a result, Narail Express was admitted to Apollo Hospital at 2:30 am. But the hospital authority has ensured that there is nothing serious. 

Mashrafe was expected to play in the next round of National Cricket League (NCL) for Khulna division, slated to begin from October 10. But due to sickness, Mash had to go to hospital instead of Khulna. A few days ago, Sahel, offspring of Mashrafe, suffered from fever.

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Captain Mashrafe admitted to hospital

India’s popular sports website ‘Sportskeeda’ has selected and published an all time best eleven of the cricket’s most auspicious tournament – the World Cup where ace all rounder <a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2013/06/player-profile-shakib-al-hasan/" target="_blank">Shakib Al Hasan</a> is the sole representative of Bangladesh in the squad.
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The selection criterion was not to pick up more than one player from each country. India’s living legend Sachin Tendulkar and the highest run scorer for England in the world cup Graham Gooch are in the opening slot. The all time West Indian great Sir Viv Richards is placed in the one down position.
The middle has been consisted of Martin Crowe, Andy Flower and Shakib Al Hasan. Kiwi great Martin Crowe is in the fourth position while Zimbabwe’s undoubtedly best batsman Andy Flower captured the fifth position as wicket keeper batsman while the top all rounder in all three formats of the game, Shakib Al Hasan is in the sixth position in the team.
Pakistan’s Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram, South Africa’s electric pacer Allan Donald, legendary Aussie spinner Shane Warne comprised the bowling department of the all time best world cup – X1.
All time best X1 of World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar, Graham Gooch, Viv Richards, Martin Crowe, Andy Flower, Shakib Al Hasan, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Wasim Akram, Shane Warne, Lasith Malinga and Alland Donald.

Shakib Al Hasan is among all time greats of World Cup

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Jannatul Naym Pieal
World's number one all-rounder Shakib al Hasan and the flamboyant opening batsman Tamim Iqbal confirmed that they will be available for next year's inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20 cricket tournament, provided there is no objection from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). [Read in Bangla: <a href="http://bangla.bdcricteam.com/2015/09/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC/" target="_blank">পাকিস্তান সুপার লিগে খেলবেন সাকিব-তামিম</a>]
It was learnt that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to hold the big-budget league from February 4 to 25 at Doha in Qatar, with around 25 foreign
cricketers including some of the biggest names of world cricket.
It was earlier reported by the Pakistani media that at least two Tigers cricketers were approached for the league. However they never disclosed the identities of the players.
However, other sources hinted that Shakib and Tamin were the two Bangladeshis whom PCB is interested to sign up for the PSL.
"I will be available for the auction of the PSL. If any team picks me and there is an opportunity to play without hampering my national duty, surely I will try to participate in the tournament," ace all-rounder Shakib was quoted as saying in the New Age.
However, the all-rounder who played almost all major cricketing tournaments around the world, couldn't give any surity of his presence in the proposed tournament, "At the moment it’s too early to say whether I will play or not.,
Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's leading run scorer in forms of the game, also echoed the same words, "If the board gives me permission I don’t have any problem playing in PSL."
But again Tamim reminded that playing in the national team will always remain the top priority to him, "On top of everything, we need to make sure that we are not neglecting our national responsibilities."
"I will ask for the NOC if any possibilities arise and if there is no problem with my participation than I may play," Tamim also added.
In the meantime, BCB officials claimed they are yet to receive any request from PCB to issue any player an NOC for the PSL.

Shakib-Tamim open for PSL contract

<img class=" wp-image-28920 aligncenter" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2015/09/Shahadat-Hossain-Razib-600x400.jpg" alt="Shahadat Hossain Razib with his wife Jasmin" width="420" height="280" />Khan Mutasim Billah Life
Apart from much inconvenience, there is something which will surely make <a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2013/07/player-profile-shahadat-hossain/" target="_blank">Shahadat</a> smile. He can play the national league which will begin in the midst of September. Probably the most hot news in Bangladesh now is the national cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife are blamed for torturing an 11-year old housemaid.
Quick Link: <a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2015/09/bangladesh-england-series-to-go-live-on-sky-sports/" target="_blank">বাংলাদেশ সফরে আসবে ইংল্যান্ড</a>
BCB Chief Executive Officer Nizam Uddin Chowdhury remarked the case as “Unfortunate” and said the board was “extremely embarrassed” at Hossain’s implication in the case. We already know that his parents came to the BCB to find some help on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Thursday, BCB Director and Disciplinary Panel chief Sheikh Sohel again identified the board’s thought over the issue. He said, “We have no choice. BCB has nothing to do in this case. We are not involved with the matter, it is not our issue. There is law, they (law enforcers) will surely make fair decision about it."
But he cleared there was no obstruction on Hossain playing the national league, which will take place on September 18, 2015. “I must say he will get opportunity to play, as he didn’t show such behavior in cricket. What happened is different and it's his personal is It has no link with cricket,” he further added.
Asked what will BCB do if the player was arrested  when playing in the tournament, Sohel replied, “As much as I know, there is no arrest warrant for him. We’ll think about it if an arrest warrant is issued."
“The board is still here and the law also. So, something will be done then,” he added.
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NCL still open for Shahadat

Although a number of Pakistani cricketers had humiliated cricket by scandalizing themselves in match fixing over the period of time, former Pakistan wicket keeper batsman Rashid Latif has expressed his high demand not to provide any opportunities for Bangladesh one of the most popular cricketers Mohammad Ashraful to return to cricket after the end of his suspension period.
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-21631" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2015/03/wpid-1022300-19089143-1600-900-600x338.jpg" alt="Mohammad Ashraful" width="440" height="248" />Now staying in Bangladesh as the Brand Ambassador of Pakistan Physically Disable Cricket team participating in the International T20 tournament, Latif spoke about the anti corruption campaign of International Cricket Council. He clearly denounced his position against the once suspended cricketers from international arena.
“Absolutely not. Mohammad Ashraful must be punished for whatever he did. He should not be returned in the national squad” – Latif said.
About the suspended Pakistani cricketers, the former captain stated that they could play in the domestic arena. “Pakistan cricket board will fall in image trouble if those cricketers would participate in the national level."
Rashid Latif is well detested in Bangladesh for his catch fraudulence back in 2003 in Multan Test where the tigers lost the match by 1 wicket. Avoiding any sort of discussion about the past event, the then Pakistan captain appreciated the recent performance of Bangladesh team in ODIs.
“They are really excelling these days. They had white washed Pakistan and lifted the series against teams like India and South Africa. They have established themselves as an attacking side in world cricket and have identified their goals. Best wishes for Bangladesh for the upcoming Australian tour” – reckoned Rashid Latif.


[caption id="attachment_28811" align="aligncenter" width="600"]<a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2013/07/video-clip-ashraful-94-52-against-england-2005/" target="_blank"><img class="wp-image-28811 size-medium" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2015/09/Ashraful-not-to-come-back-600x542.jpg" alt="Ashraful not to come back" width="600" height="542" /></a> Courtesy: thereport24[/caption]

&#039;Ashraful should not be returned&#039; - Rashid Latif

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Ending all the speculations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally picked Doha of Qatar over Dubai where the first edition of the already twice-postponed Pakistan Super League (PSL) is being expected to take off. [Watch <a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2015/07/nasir-soumya-and-taskin-participated-in-eid-program-2015/" target="_blank">ভিডিও ক্লিপঃ ঈদের প্রোগ্রামে নাসির, সৌম্য এবং তাসকিন</a>]
Though admitted that Doha is a relatively unknown and new centre as far as international cricket is concerned, Najam Sethi, the former PCB chairman, however, said the board is confident that with the cooperation of the Qatar Olympic body and the country's national cricket association, the league will be provided with top facilities.
The first edition of the tournament is slated to take place from February 4 to 24 of next year. “The PSL will be held in Doha from February 4-24 with a prize money of one million dollars. We are getting encouraging responses from sponsors and foreign players,” Sethi said to the reporters.
A total of 24 matches are scheduled to take place in the first edition of PSL as five teams comprising the four provincial cities of Pakistan and the federal capital are going to take part in the tournament.
Reportedly PCB has received consent from over 40 international players. “We have been in talks with 40 foreign players around the world and we expect some 25 to sign for the league," Sethi said of the planned league. He also added that out of these 25 players, 15 will be world class players. Four players from West Indies while two players each from Bangladesh, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa and England were amongst the targeted names, he said.
However, no player from Pakistan's arch rivals India was on the target list. Surprisingly, no player from Zimbabwe and the associated nations was also found on the list.
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Two Bangladeshi cricketers to feature in PSL

Bangladeshi cricketers celebrating their Eid Ul Fitr after a fabulous series winning against South Africa!Here are some photos of cricketer's Eid celebration brought to you by bdcricteam.com!
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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1662 size-medium" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2013/06/557792Dhoni_617_sl1-copy-600x293.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal during GP-Prothom Alo Award" width="600" height="293" />Bangladesh ace all rounder Shakib Al Hasan and dashing opener Tamim Iqbal are very closed to their 4000 runs land mark. Shakib needs 64 more runs while Tamim needs 95 more runs  to make 4000 ODI runs.  Tamim played 132 matches so far and made 3905 runs with an average of 30.03 and Shakib played 138 matches and scored 3936 rans with an average of 35.14. News courtesy thereport24.

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Shakib and Tamim looking for 4000 ODI runs

<a href="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/Shakib2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-18476 " src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/Shakib2-600x497.jpg" alt="Shakib celebrates victory " width="630" height="522" /></a>Saleque Sufi

Celebrated Bangladesh Cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has entered very exclusive elite club of cricket greats while inspiring Bangladesh in winning the test and series against visiting Zimbabwe at Sheikh Naser Cricket stadium Khulna on November 7, 2014. Bangladesh won the test by 162 runs. A week earlier it also won at Dhaka by three wickets. With this back to back test win which is only the second time Bangladesh could achieve after performing the same in 2009 against West Indies Bangladesh has already won the test series. The third test at Chittagong is an opportunity for Bangladesh for achieving a series white wash. [Read also: <a href="http://www.bdcricteam.com/2014/11/tigers-clinched-the-series-in-khulna/" target="_blank">ওয়াসিম আকরামকেও ছুঁলেন সাকিব</a>]

While some other members of tiger family also made major contribution leading ICC ranked all-rounder Shakib was very special as in 137 years history of test cricket he became only the third player to achieve the rare feat of scoring a century and getting 10 wickets in the same test. Only Sir Ian Terence Botham of England and Imran Khan Niazi could achieve this before him. Not even greats like Kapil Dev Nikkhanj, Wasim Akram, Jack Kallis or Sir Richard Hadlee could reach there. Ironically only four months from the day on 7 th July while serving the unusually harsh suspension by BCB he was unsure of even playing the series .Luckily for Bangladesh and world cricket BCB reduced his suspension and he delivered like a glittering gold.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="63">Player</td>
<td width="55">Runs</td>
<td width="63">Wickets</td>
<td width="61">Batting First Innings</td>
<td width="72">Batting Second Innings</td>
<td width="72">BowlingIst Innings</td>
<td width="78">Bowling Second Innings</td>
<td width="72">Match</td>
<td width="66">Ground</td>
<td width="48">Date</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="63">Ian Botham</td>
<td width="55">114</td>
<td width="63">13</td>
<td width="61">114</td>
<td width="72">------</td>
<td width="72">6/58</td>
<td width="78">7/48</td>
<td width="72">England vs India</td>
<td width="66">Mumbai</td>
<td width="48">15 Feb”1980</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="63">Imran Khan</td>
<td width="55">117</td>
<td width="63">11</td>
<td width="61">117</td>
<td width="72">-------</td>
<td width="72">6/98</td>
<td width="78">5/82</td>
<td width="72">Pakistan Vs India</td>
<td width="66">Faisalabad</td>
<td width="48">3 January 1983</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="63">Shakib Al Hasan</td>
<td width="55">143</td>
<td width="63">10</td>
<td width="61">137</td>
<td width="72">6</td>
<td width="72">5/80</td>
<td width="78">5/44</td>
<td width="72">Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe</td>
<td width="66">Khulna</td>
<td width="48">3 November 2014</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Shakib is also the fifth among the top bowlers in matter of getting 5 wickets in test ratio. The others above him are SF Barnes, CV Grimmet, Muttiah Murliatharan and Sir Richard Hadlee. The bowlers he already surpassed are HJ Tayfield, HMRKB Herath, TM Alderman, DK Lillee and Dayle Steyn.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="91">Player</td>
<td width="91">Matches</td>
<td width="91">Wickets</td>
<td width="91">Average</td>
<td width="91">Five Wickets Innings</td>
<td width="91">Ten Wickets Match</td>
<td width="91">Ratio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="91">SF BARNES</td>
<td width="91">27</td>
<td width="91">189</td>
<td width="91">16.43</td>
<td width="91">24</td>
<td width="91">7</td>
<td width="91">1.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="91">CV Grimmet</td>
<td width="91">37</td>
<td width="91">216</td>
<td width="91">24.21</td>
<td width="91">21</td>
<td width="91">7</td>
<td width="91">1.76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="91">MMuralitharan</td>
<td width="91">133</td>
<td width="91">800</td>
<td width="91">22.72</td>
<td width="91">67</td>
<td width="91">22</td>
<td width="91">1.89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="91">Sir R Hadlee</td>
<td width="91">86</td>
<td width="91">431</td>
<td width="91">22.29</td>
<td width="91">36</td>
<td width="91">9</td>
<td width="91">2.39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="91">Shakib Al Hasan</td>
<td width="91">36</td>
<td width="91">139</td>
<td width="91">30.94</td>
<td width="91">14</td>
<td width="91">1</td>
<td width="91">2.57</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Test match playing frequency of Bangladesh is negligible compared to other major test playing nations. If Bangladesh play more tests and at regular frequency at home I am sure Shakib will achieve more milestones.

<a href="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/197313.jpg"><img class="alignleft wp-image-18453 " src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/197313-600x502.jpg" alt="Shakib's reaction after a wicket" width="384" height="321" /></a>Bangladesh is not a major sporting nation. Bangladesh is way behind even from Asian standard in most other major games. It is only in cricket they are in the world stage and in this game our vintage Shakib has been ranked top all-rounder ICC ranking for a while. In 36 tests he has taken 139 wickets so far and with three centuries and sixteen half centuries he has scored 2441 test runs.

The present series win is the third for Bangladesh in four years of test history. They won earlier the home series 1-0 against Zimbabwe and away against West Indies 2-0 in 2009. This is also the second back to back test win after the West Indies. Shakib was very much instrumental in that series win and actually had to lead the team after captain Mashrafee broke down early in the first test.

Bangladesh was going through a prolonged bad patch in all forms of cricket from late 2013. The performance of the team reached new heights after two incidents of white wash of New Zealand in ODI and performing very admirably in 2012 Asia cup. Bangladesh after beating strong India and Sri Lanka lost to Pakistan only just. In 2011 Bangladesh surprisingly lost to Zimbabwe the only test they played against them in that country and in 2013 they managed to draw 1-1 . Bangladesh started regrouping in test also as they managed to draw a test in Sri Lanka where captain Mushfique scored a double century and Mohammad Asharful a near double century . That series also saw the emergence of a good player Mominul Huq in the world scene who also blossomed in this series reaching a 1000 runs milestone in 11 th test equaling the feat of great Sunil Manohar Gavaskar.

Bangladesh started losing the way towards the later part of 2013 from the home series against Sri Lanka. The performance reached rock bottom in Asia Cup and World T20 when not only failed to win against major opposition they lost to teams like Afghanistan and Hong Kong. It was very difficult to figure to figure out what was going wrong. The same team that was shaping up so well was just not winning anything.

Things turned worse when star batsman Mohammad Ashraful got suspended for his own admitted betting scandal in BPL (Do not know why Bangladesh Required to Follow BCCI Cash Cow IPL?) . BCB hurriedly suspended Shakib imposing a ban on him from appearing in any form of cricket till end 2014 and not permitting him for playing in any foreign league till December 2015. What particular offence made BCB jump to such a very inappropriate disciplinary action has not yet been made public?

Bangladesh got thoroughly humiliated with Shakib in West Indies .They were comprehensively white washed in Tests, ODI and T20. Any street urchin on Dhaka Street will tell you with Shakib there Bangladesh could definitely not embarrass like what happened. Cannot we conclude that BCB action caused national pride to be dented?

Shakib definitely was not right for his antics and he served some disciplinary suspensions before as well. But was his last faults which prompted such a harsh actions were so severe? What happened to those ugly boys who teased his wife Shishir from VIP enclosure? Why such boys were given VIP access at all? <a href="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/Shakib-Al-Hasan-appeals-for-a-wicket.jpg"><img class="alignright wp-image-18392 " src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/11/Shakib-Al-Hasan-appeals-for-a-wicket-600x389.jpg" alt="Shakib Al Hasan appeals for a wicket" width="438" height="284" /></a>

If he was found guilty after a probe he could be suspended for one or two ODIs and some fines but why such a harsh term which severely hurt Bangladesh cause. Bangladesh lost opportunity of narrowing gap with West Indies in ICC ranking for which we may have to suffer.

Why Shakib has been barred from playing in his contracted overseas leagues? How many players get such opportunities? Did not he make Bangladesh proud in sterling performances for KKR in IPL, KFC Big bash and English County appearances? Bangladesh can benefit if more and more its players play in foreign leagues as these are much better structured and better managed. I strongly recommend to BCB for lifting the restrictions on Shakib from appearance in foreign league .Keep him mentally free as he is our best bet in international cricket and our national asset.

Even the lovely child Maheer Sarwar Megh son of murdered Journalist couple Sagar Runi realized the value of Shakib for Bangladesh cricket but not BCB. He requested BCB president in lifting his ban in a TV program.

Players like Shakib are born once in blue moon to a nation like Bangladesh .He is endangered species like Royal Bengal Tiger. We must handle them with care and diligence. BCB must take lessons from Cricket Australia as to how they handled Shane Warne, from English Cricket Board about how they handled Ian Botham. BCB must have better man management strategy. Player plays the game and system keeps them honest.

Shakib has a long way to go yet. If he can maintain his focus he will surely bring more glories for himself and Bangladesh in not too distant future. It is also very encouraging to note that Bangladesh team now has few match winners. Everybody has started realizing the value of performance.

I sincerely hope that Shakib also realized his star value. Millions of Bangladeshis at home and abroad admire and adore him. People from all walks of life idolize him. He must not do anything which embarrasses them and hurts their feelings. Go ahead Shakib the sky is your limit.

Royal Bengal Tiger Shakib Attains New Heights

<a href="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/10/Al-Amin-celebrates-a-wicket.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17689" src="http://img.bdcrictime.com/2014/10/Al-Amin-celebrates-a-wicket.jpg" alt="Al Amin celebrates a wicket" width="521" height="408" /></a>Young Bangladeshi pacer Al – Amin Hossain who had been accused for suspected bowling action in the just completed West Indies tour, is going to be examined in the coming Monday in Chennai. Al – Amin will leave Dhaka tomorrow (Sunday) in a flight at 10 o’clock in the morning. According to the rules of International Cricket Council (ICC), any bowler accused for suspected action has to go under bio – mechanic examination in an approved laboratory.

Al – Amin’s bowling action was to be tested in an earlier date. But the date was postponed later due to his injury problems. Al – Amin has recovered from injury and back to the regular bowling. He has played in the three day preparation match against Zimbabwe. Al – Amin has informed that he is now prepared for the test. Bangladesh Cricket Board’s game development manager coach Nazmul Abedin Fahim will accompany him in the test tour.

National team coach Hith Streak is hopeful about the positive result of Al – Amin’s test. Al – Amin is also hoping for good results, “Don’t know what will really happen but I’m expecting a good result. It is nice to have Fahim sir with me in the tour. I will have to bowl in exactly the same way I bowl in the actual game. I’m confident that my bowling action will be tested as valid.”

Nationality	Scotland
Role	Bowlers
Born	12th Apr, 1977
Age	45 years, 7 months, 24 days
Batting Style	Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style	Left Arm Orthodox

Matches	13
Innings	8
Not Out	3
Runs	81
High Score	26
Average	16.20
Strike Rate	47.92
100s	0
50s	0
6s	0
4s	10

Matches	2
Innings	2
Not Out	2
Runs	7
High Score	6
Average
Strike Rate	87.50
100s	0
50s	0
6s	0
4s	0

Matches	2
Innings	2
Not Out	2
Runs	7
High Score	6
Average
Strike Rate	87.50
100s	0
50s	0
6s	0
4s	0

Matches	2
Innings	3
Not Out	0
Runs	20
High Score	13
Average	6.66
Strike Rate	22.98
100s	0
50s	0
6s	0
4s	4

Matches	13
Innings	11
overs	85.2
Runs	409
wickets	8
bestinning	2/22
bestmatch	2/22
Average	51.12
econ	4.79
Strike Rate	64.00
4W	0
5W	0
10W	0

Glenn Rogers

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