Bangladesh Spring Surprise on NZ
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:59 am
Seems Bangladesh may not have been so decimated by the exodus of players to the ICL after all:
Bangladesh Maul Sorry New Zealand
Remember that NZ are the 3rd-ranked ODI side at the moment - yes, playing conditions in Bangladesh give the home side a significant advantage, but I think most people were expecting a NZ sweep from this series (which would have taken them to 2nd in the rankings) - not going to happen now. Just remains to be see whether it's a one-off upset, or if the rash of departures has led to Bangladesh accidentally stumbling onto a more effective squad...
Bangladesh Maul Sorry New Zealand
Remember that NZ are the 3rd-ranked ODI side at the moment - yes, playing conditions in Bangladesh give the home side a significant advantage, but I think most people were expecting a NZ sweep from this series (which would have taken them to 2nd in the rankings) - not going to happen now. Just remains to be see whether it's a one-off upset, or if the rash of departures has led to Bangladesh accidentally stumbling onto a more effective squad...