Wishlist of a Bangladesh cricket fan in 2015

Passionate Bangladeshi cricket fans2014 was a dull year for Bangladesh cricket. After ending the year 2013 on a promising note, it was expected that the Tigers would fare even better in 2014. But sadly, for the first nine months, the story of Bangladesh cricket was nothing but shoddy. Both on and off the field, Bangladesh cricket have bitter memories and for the fans it was depressing.Even though the Tigers were able to get back on the winning track by beating a weak Zimbabwe team, that remarkable achievement can hardly brush away the pathetic memories from a little earlier.2015 has arrived. A new year always brings new hope and encourages one to start with a new vigor. In this New Year, I wish to state my wishlist of hope regarding Bangladesh cricket.

#1 A confident Bangladesh unit

Self-belief is a must for the Tigers in 2015

Bangladesh started the year 2014 with the home series against Sri Lanka. The expectations were high about the boys but sadly, the series turned out to be a dumb squib. All of a sudden the self-belief of the Tigers started to fall gradually. With the progression of time, it had hit the rock bottom and even teams like Hong Kong and Afghanistan outclassed Bangladesh in a disgraceful manner.

Thankfully, after winning the Test and one-day series against Zimbabwe, Bangladesh were able to regain their lost self-belief and this must not ebb away in 2015. I wish to relish a Bangladesh unit which will be beaming with enormous amount self-belief and confidence.

#2 A memorable World Cup downunder

Bangladesh have the talents to make it a memorable World Cup

The World Cup is knocking at the door and how well prepared the Tigers are remains a moot question. This will be their fourth World Cup and by this time, any ardent follower of Bangladesh cricket would love to see their team lay claim to being one of the favourites. But so far, in mega-events, the story of Bangladesh has been frustrating.

To dream big about Bangladesh’s chances in the World Cup Down Under does seem funny, but when I think about the enriched talents, I see a light of hope at the end of tunnel. To script a memorable World Cup is tough but not impossible if the talents are utilized properly through appropriate planning.

I wish Bangladesh to perform well in the World Cup, I have had enough of the winning-the-hearts saga.

#3 Better performance in Test cricket

Bangladesh need to perform well in Test cricket consistently

So far, Bangladesh have been Test cricket’s poorest performers. Even after spending fourteen years in Test cricket, Bangladesh still have not come to terms with the intricacies of the longer format. Yes, there have been some encouraging performances, but they are outweighted by the heavy number of dismal displays.

Until and unless Bangladesh start to fare well in Test cricket, they can’t demand respect from the world. Performing well in Test cricket has become necessary for the Tigers and in 2015 I wish then to put up consistent performances in Test cricket.

#4 Controversy free Bangladesh cricket

Controveries regarding Shakib Al hasan had dented Bangladesh’s progress last year

Off the field Bangladesh cricket faternity was too noisy last year. Strings of dismal performances on the field and at the same time, cropping up of controversial issues time and again had completely polluted the atmosphere of Bangladesh cricket.

Petty quarrels and ego calshes always hit the headlines more than the on-filed actions. Such things hampered the progress of Bangladesh cricket and for the fans these things were depressing. In 2015, I wish to see a controversy-free Bangladeshi cricket faternity.

#5 A soundly organized Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh Cricket Board logo

Yes, my last wish is to witness the organization of a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that will show enough maturity and work on the basis of appropraite planning and prove themselves as the cricketers’ ideal guardian.

I wish that the BCB will be dominated by those people who are enlightened by the true spirit of the game and encourage better ideas rather than settling personal scores and focusing more on self benefits.

The wishlist seems a pretty tough one to get fulfilled but there is no harm in wishing the best as because, “If you don't have good dreams, you got nightmares”.