Shoaib Akthar playing in BD T20 league (monitoring his comeback)

[BD-fan]

Well Chittagong Cyclones has included Shoaib Akhtar and Khurram Mansoor in today's match.

Tigers won the toss against Rajshahi Rangers and elected to bat. 30/1 after 3 overs. Tamim out already with a 6 and 3 fours.

[BD-fan]

Match is being telecasted by ATN Bangla.

[insaftak]

any link BD-fan

[Paradox]

BD-fan, ANY links to ATN Bangla? Really want to see this. Thank you!

[BD-fan]

I am watching TV. Will try to see if there is any free link.

[BD-fan]

Commentators are saying Shoaib Akhtar brings an extra confidence to the team. Hence the batsmen have an extra bounce today. Just his presence. 57/1 5.3 overs.

[Equinox]

BD-fan they are playing for Chittagong Cyclones not Chittagong Tigers. This is a different tournament.

And UK viewers go to channel 827 on Sky TV. They have just started broadcasting it so it is an hour behind live action. Cyclones are currently batting and have already lost Tamim Iqbal. Rajshahi Rangers have recovered well after Tamim's early onslaught.

[Equinox]

Aftab out! Khurram Manzoor comes to the crease for the Cyclones.

[BD-fan]

http://pcl2020.blogspot.com/search/label/Live%20NCL%20T20%20Matches

try this link.

Thanks Equinox. yes chittagong cyclones it is.

[BD-fan]

khurrum hits a 4 punished the bad ball next ball bowled. 62/3 after 7.3

[Equinox]

Manzoor goes for 4!

[iHammad]

http://pcl2020.blogspot.com/search/label/Live%20NCL%20T20%20Matches

try this link.

Thanks Equinox. yes chittagong cyclones it is.
How do you watch on that? There is no stream mate.

[BD-fan]

How do you watch on that? There is no stream mate.
They were suppose to have a link in the bottom. Will be looking for other ways.

80/4 after 11. The ball is turning.

[fahimszd]

http://pcl2020.blogspot.com/search/label/Live%20NCL%20T20%20Matches

try this link.

Thanks Equinox. yes chittagong cyclones it is.

Thank you, The link is working, Even though commentary is in bengali which unfortunately i can't understand. but Thanx for the link.

[BD-fan]

try this

http://www.banglalite.com/atn-bangla.html

[BD-fan]

Blizzard is good fielder. CC 92/5 after 12.4.

[fahimszd]

Try this link:
http://www.banglalite.com/atn-bangla.html
It really works much better.

[BD-fan]

Very good turn out. Stadium almost full if not full.

CC are 126/8 after 18.

[Down2Earth]

shoaib should just call it a day now and find some indian wife.

[BD-fan]

Shoaib Akhtar looked decent. (figure)

Hit his first ball over the bowlers head straight 6. Then changed his bat. holed out to third man tame catch at the end trying to cut.

[iHammad]

What a catch by Blizzard!

[BD-fan]

Blizzard at midoff takes another catch CC 128/9 18.3 overs. This is a very bad score. Captain Nafis Iqbal (Tamim's elder brother) got out.

[BD-fan]

What a catch by Blizzard!
Fielding has been the strength of Rajshahi. Some stunning catches already. Khaled Mashud Missed a stumping early on but other than that ...

[BD-fan]

Bad ball way outside the off stump almost a wide, the batsman tries to reach it only to give an edge to the Keeper. A low diving catch to his right. CC allout 132 19.3 overs.

Highlights now.

[iHammad]

Just saw Shoaib's six in the highlights :akhtar

[iHammad]

Thank you BD-fan for updates and link :)

[BD-fan]

The red shirt on field reporter is a physician. He has no idea that we can not hear him. He took two interviews of two different players and we could not hear them as well. :(

[iHammad]

133 to win, Shoaib can rip through them :akhtar. But he only has 4 overs to do so.

[BD-fan]

innings break. We very badly need a electronic scorecard ASAP.

[BD-fan]

133 to win, Shoaib can rip through them :akhtar. But he only has 4 overs to do so.
Blizzard it the key. There are some decent batsmen in Rajshahi lineup but the ball is turning so this can be defendable I guess. Fielding has to be good though. CC don't have a geniune wk.

[Savak]

Spoke to someone who met Shoaib a few days ago. Apparently Akhtar has started losing Hair again.

[BD-fan]

Thank you BD-fan for updates and link :)
You are welcome.

[BD-fan]

Spoke to someone who met Shoaib a few days ago. Apparently Akhtar has started losing Hair again.
As long as he can hit sixes and take wickets that is all it matters.

[iHammad]

How long is the innings break?

[BD-fan]

on. 1st ball Shoaib outside the off left alone. dot ball.

[BD-fan]

On the stumps can't connect on the hook. hits him high on the thigh. No appeal.

All umpires are Pakistanis.

Next ball outside to off, square cuts straight to the fielder. dot ball.

Then lose ball hit hard over the long off for four.

[iHammad]

3 dot balls by Shoaib, he is bowling well! :yahoo

[BD-fan]

outside the leg can't connect leg bye though.

[iHammad]

4th ball of Shoaib goes for 4 :(

[Equinox]

4! Good shot from Blizzard.

[Equinox]

6 off the over.

[iHammad]

Shoaib Akhtar 1 over, 6 runs...pretty good

[iHammad]

wicket!

[its.raja]

yes I am watching him right now on ATN Bangla. He seems Fit. Batsman just hit him for four though lolz

[iHammad]

4 off Shoaib again :(

[iHammad]

another 4 from Shoaib

[its.raja]

3 fours on Shoaib Akhtar's bowling in one over lolzzzzzzzzzzz

[iHammad]

:))

Blizzard tried to hit Shoaib but missed and the batt slipped out of his hand :)))

[iHammad]

another 4 off Shoaib!

2 overs, 18 runs for :akhtar

[Wazeeri]

Maybe this tournament will do him good.
He looks a bit rusty at the moment and maybe it's the rubbish stream but he doesn't look as fast.

[iHammad]

Commentators were talking abt Shoaib's physical appearance. Described him as "muscular, trim and fit"

[its.raja]

who was the batsman? who hit him 3 fours?

[IAJ]

Lols, I have only sound, where is the picture? Not easy to understand bengali.

[iHammad]

who was the batsman? who hit him 3 fours?
Aiden Blizzard

[Equinox]

who was the batsman? who hit him 3 fours?
Aiden Blizzard, plays for Victoria.

[iHammad]

They took him out of the attack! :))

[its.raja]

Cool. So BD progressing very well. Foreign hand always makes things better :D

[Equinox]

Beautiful 4 from Zunaed Siddique.

[BD-fan]

Alright here is what I saw.

Shoaib vs Blizzard

Blizzard beaten time and again for pace. The first four he hit was a slower full toss. I guess Yorker gone wrong. Then Blizzard had no idea of the pace. The ball missed the stump. Then the last ball was begging to be hit. outside the off.

So far the pace is there, variation is there, a little time in the middle will get his line and length back.

[Cover Drive]

Commentators were talking abt Shoaib's physical appearance. Described him as "muscular, trim and fit"
Hammad Bhai when did you learn Bengali?!

[Equinox]

Blizzard dropped!

[its.raja]

Hammad Bhai when did you learn Bengali?!
the Commentator said the same words ;-) in English

[iHammad]

Hammad Bhai when did you learn Bengali?!
Uzair bhai I dont know Bengali! They were speaking Bengali but they said " Shoaib Akhtar physical appearance, muscular etc." in english! :))

[Cover Drive]

Ohh okay. I didn't knew that as I am not watching the match because the stream is not working for me

[iHammad]

what happened?

[Cover Drive]

Not sure but its not working. I click this link (below) and nothing appears
http://www.banglalite.com/atn-bangla.html

[its.raja]

LOLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. They are not showing the match. Now showing News :))

[Cover Drive]

LOLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. They are not showing the match. Now showing News :))
lol :)) for me it never worked

[iHammad]

They're showing news :pissed:

[its.raja]

This reminded me early days when no cable channels were in Pakistan. We wanted to see cricket but PTV wanted to show 30 minutes KHABAR NAMA :))

[its.raja]

lol :)) for me it never worked
The link is working mate but you have to wait for a minute or so to watch the channel. Anyways I am watching on TV. In Karachi ATN Bangla is a regular channel.

[iHammad]

What is the procedure for suing a tv channel in Bangladesh? :pissed:

[Cover Drive]

The link is working mate but you have to wait for a minute or so to watch the channel. Anyways I am watching on TV. In Karachi ATN Bangla is a regular channel.
It has been in tab for atleast 7 odd minutes

[its.raja]

It has been in tab for atleast 7 odd minutes
Don't know it worked here. Anyways they are still not showing the match.

[Cover Drive]

Don't know it worked here. Anyways they are still not showing the match.
From what you saw do you mind telling more about Shoaib Akhtar?

JazakALLAH Khair

[iHammad]

It has been in tab for atleast 7 odd minutes
Which browser? I'm using IE.

[Cover Drive]

Which browser? I'm using IE.
Safari

[iHammad]

Safari
Do windows media streams work in Safari? I haven't ever used it...try with IE.

[iHammad]

The Rajshahi Rangers are 94-4 atm chasing 133

They are telling the score on this stream, whoever is controlling the stream in typing it :)

http://pcl2020.blogspot.com/2010/03/live-pcl-stream-1.html

[Omar Malik]

Just switched to 827 on SKY and the cricket has reappeared. Quality isnt that good at all but still its something! :D

[its.raja]

From what you saw do you mind telling more about Shoaib Akhtar?

JazakALLAH Khair
All I saw Shoaib Akhtar bowling one over and batsman smashed him for 3 fours. He looked Fit though.

[its.raja]

Net Score is 100-4 Target is 134. That's all ATN Bangla showing with Advertisement.

[iHammad]

I wanted to see Shoaib actually bowling :( not just the score :6:

[Omar Malik]

This is a recorded match they're showing as the Chittagong Cyclones are batting.

[Omar Malik]

Manzoor comes down the track and cant connect lol

[Omar Malik]

Is that Manzoor who smacked that six?!

[Omar Malik]

Another six

[iHammad]

Shoaib Akhtar hit a six! :akhtar

Manzoor got out for 4 runs lol :))

[Boi]

What the flip?!?! News...:))) :)))

[Boi]

Oh it's back. :akhtar

[iHammad]

wide! wth :pissed:

[pakmania]

Quality not great,but at least the streams working :) Shoaib does look slimmer but slower.

[iHammad]

match tied :(

WTH Shoaib?!

[iHammad]

He gave a six then a four :akhtar

[iHammad]

the other team won :6:

[Omar Malik]

Where are you guys watching?

[Cover Drive]

So what was Shoaib's figures? (In bowling and batting)

[s2k]

how much did he clock on the speed gun?or no speed gun?

[its.raja]

Have BD officials booked his return Air Ticket yet?

[Equinox]

http://i43.tinypic.com/13zzm0h.jpg
Rajshahi Rangers won by 6 wickets and 17 balls to spare. Stellar knock from Naeem Islam. Shoaib went wicketless and took a beating from Naeem and Shuvo in his last spell. He seemed pretty quick and hurried the batsman on many occasions. His line and length wasn't up to the mark which is understandable since he is returning from injury and he only flew into Dhaka early this morning.

[Abdullah22]

huh Nadif chowdhury

[AZ]

there's a dude called Blizzard?!

[Omar Malik]

there's a dude called Blizzard?!

Aiden Blizzard - An Aussie who plays for Victoria!

Here is his profile : http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/4498.html

[Omar Malik]

Who has seen Akhtar bowling and can share it here?! :D

[Equinox]

http://www.cricinfo.com/bdeshdomestic-09/engine/current/match/455176.html

Shoaib Akhtar: 6(4) & 3 - 31 - 0

Khurram Manzoor: 0(4)

[BD-fan]

Who has seen Akhtar bowling and can share it here?! :D
2nd game on.

Cyclones have piled up 153/8 against Sylhet. Shoaib had 2*(3) with the bat.

He opened the bowling attack.

2 . . . . 1. That one came off the gloves of Nazmus Sadat. Fast bowling at its best. Sadat couldn't contact and got hurt retired on that last ball. I did not see his other overs.

+++

You guys need to understand the situation. 40 degrees or close to it. Pitch has no purchase. May be a little helpful for the spinners.

+++
Faisal Iqbal 28(24)

[BD-fan]

15th over Shoaib is back in the 15th over.

Sylhet 113/3 at 14.3

[BD-fan]

. beaten by pace and bounce in the first ball.
Between 4 long off and mid wicket good shot by Kapali.
2 1 2 .

3 overs 18 runs no wicket. Got a retired hurt though.

[BD-fan]

Nazmus Sadat is poorman's Nazir.

[BD-fan]

Mash scored in next over
6, 6, almost another 6 the fielder some how threw it back in to play 2 runs, then down the wicket another 6.

Mash 24*(9).

137/3

Last over for Shoaib.

[BD-fan]

He is still pacy. 14 of 22 now.

Two singles.

[BD-fan]

Alok hits a 4 on a "please hit me ball" outside the off.

[BD-fan]

Cramped the batsman dot ball.

[BD-fan]

raising delivery, umpire signs wide. over the batsman's head.

[BD-fan]

Shoaib frustrated with the wide.

Next delivery out side the off hit for 4.

Last ball batsman couldn't play. Over.

[BD-fan]

Tamim did score 91(60) in this match but they are losing 5 needed of 17.

Rubel gets Mashrafe caught behind. He was trying to cut.

[BD-fan]

One more out the new batsman trying to slog easy catch to midoff. Sadat comes back.

[BD-fan]

4 runs needed in 12 balls.

[BD-fan]

Shoaib drops a dolly and the game is over. Sultan of Sylhet wins by 5 wicket against Chittagong Cyclones.

[BD-fan]

Rashid Hanif 7(5)
Faisal Iqbal 28(24)
Khurram I think 14(12)

[its.raja]

So what is your assessment? will he be able to remain fit for the next matches?

[Equinox]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs102.snc3/15010_387684087660_11269037660_3719596_3889471_n.j pg

[Poison]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs102.snc3/15010_387684087660_11269037660_3719596_3889471_n.j pg

Wonderful visual metaphor. Akhtar bowled ok considering conditions + the fact he arrived in BD on the day.

[Equinox]

Shoaib Akhtar has been released by the Chittagong Cyclones. He will fly back home tomorrow (15th April) after celebrating Pohela Boishakh. Since Chittagong virtually have no chance of qualifying for the semi-finals they have decided to trim their squad. Shoaib was being paid $5,500/match. Khurram Manzoor has also been released by Chittagong.

Dhaka Dynamites has released Pakistani opener Imran Nazir due to unsatisfactory performance. They are now looking to bring in Sri Lankan all-rounder Thilina Kandamby to replace him.

Source (Bengali):
http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2010-04-14/news/56352

Usually Pakistanis dominate Bangladeshi domestic leagues however all the Pakistanis have been poor in this tournament.

Shoaib Akhtar: 3 matches - 11 overs - 95 runs - 1 wicket
Khurram Manzoor: 27 runs @ 9
Imran Nazir: 26 runs @ 13

Imran Farhat, Faisal Iqbal and Rashid Hanif are still playing.

[Mobashir]

Shoaib Akhtar has been released by the Chittagong Cyclones. He will fly back home tomorrow (15th April) after celebrating Pohela Boishakh. Since Chittagong virtually have no chance of qualifying for the semi-finals they have decided to trim their squad. Shoaib was being paid $5,500/match. Khurram Manzoor has also been released by Chittagong.

Dhaka Dynamites has released Pakistani opener Imran Nazir due to unsatisfactory performance. They are now looking to bring in Sri Lankan all-rounder Thilina Kandamby to replace him.

Source (Bengali):
http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2010-04-14/news/56352

Usually Pakistanis dominate Bangladeshi domestic leagues however all the Pakistanis have been poor in this tournament.

Shoaib Akhtar: 3 matches - 11 overs - 95 runs - 1 wicket
Khurram Manzoor: 27 runs @ 9
Imran Nazir: 26 runs @ 13

Imran Farhat, Faisal Iqbal and Rashid Hanif are still playing.
shoaib akhtar's figure are far from great... But one positive point is that he has bowled 11 out of 12 overs possible...

[Equinox]

shoaib akhtar's figure are far from great... But one positive point is that he has bowled 11 out of 12 overs possible...
He bowled well today though. He hit a couple of batsmen and there were plenty of edges which went for runs. Plus I think there was at least 1 dropped catch off his bowling.

[Mobashir]

He bowled well today though. He hit a couple of batsmen and there were plenty of edges which went for runs. Plus I think there was at least 1 dropped catch off his bowling.
Ah good news! Thanks for the informations!!!

[the Great Khan]

so the afghani's battered him and now the bangladeshi's have smashed him up, yet we still think he will do well in the international arena..wake up for goodness sake!!

[Qelic]

Nothing more matters to me if he is fit and bowling with pace because these r the two things that he requires most . Him getting runs doesnt matter as he is rusty and returning from some injury . I hope he performs well in coming games .

[Ali888]

A true champion raises his game at the top level. The Bangladeshis are beneath and unworthy of even his contempt.

[Equinox]

A true champion raises his game at the top level. The Bangladeshis are beneath and unworthy of even his contempt.
Now I hope that he gets picked for the WT20 (so that he can "raise his game") and Naeem Islam gives him the same treatment that he received in the first match. :)

[adarsh_bang]

^^^ you are hoping for way too much equinox :-D how are you so sure shoaib will not get injured on the way to the airport even if he does get picked by some miracle;)

[adarsh_bang]

A true champion raises his game at the top level. The Bangladeshis are beneath and unworthy of even his contempt.
oh yes :) isn't that why he went runnin to play with them ,cos they dont even deserve his " contempt" :)

[AZ]

^^ Money talks.

[adarsh_bang]

^^ Money talks.
Exactly . . . by the way , salaam and congrats on salman but's good form ahmed bhai :)

[AZ]

Walaikumsalam mate, and thanks I guess :D