India VS BanglaDesh Asia Cup 2016 Final - Pre Match Analysis with Ajay Jadija
India VS BanglaDesh Asia Cup 2016 Final - Pre Match Analysis with Ajay Jadija -
Match delayed by rainCurrent time 20:36 local, 14:36 GMT
Bangladesh Squad
Mashrafe Mortaza*, Abu Hider, Al-Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Nasir Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal, Taskin Ahmed
India Squad
MS Dhoni*†, R Ashwin, JJ Bumrah, S Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, RA Jadeja, V Kohli, B Kumar, P Negi, A Nehra, HH Pandya, PA Patel†, AM Rahane, SK Raina, RG Sharma, Yuvraj Singh
Sponsored Odds India1/3Bangladesh12/5. Odds by Bet365
8.35 pm The pitch is said to be "bone dry," according to Russell Arnold on Star Sports. The umpires are saying the square is in good condition but there are some damp areas near the boundary, which are a concern. The umpires will inspect the conditions at 8.45 pm. Overs will start getting reduced at 8.40 pm.
8.25 pm The pitch has been uncovered as well. The stumps are being put in. I expect we'll have an inspection soon, and a toss not too far away.
8.10 pm The covers are steadily being taken off the ground. Only the hessian on top of the pitches remains. Some of the Indian players are out and about, playing around with a football. We should not lose too many overs.
You'll have more details as soon as I do.
7.55 pm The drainage at the Shere Bangla is incredible. Not long ago there were streams on the outfield. Heavy rain and wind had ravaged the ground. The floodlights had gone. Well, the lights are back, the groundstaff are doing their thing, and so is the drainage. Most of the water has disappeared and we might not lose many overs, if at all.
"The square and the bowlers' run-ups look quite good considering the damage they took for so long," says Alagappan Muthu from the ground. "The Bangladesh players are taking a few ginger steps where the covers are still on - cow corner with a right-hand batsman facing from the press box end. If that part of the ground doesn't offer too much bother, we might actually get pretty close to a full game. One of the umpires is also making his way around the ground, checking how it feels underfoot."
Sharada: "Have to give it to BCB. They really have created a top notch stadium. With so much crowd support, this is how a board should work."
Ethan: "The Cricket stadium in Kolkata has a lot to learn from this Shere Bangla Stadium!"
7.40 pm The rain has finally stopped. The groundstaff are getting to work, head groundsman Gamini Silva is supervising them.
7.35 pm The intensity of the rain has reduced, but it is still coming down.
Sandeep: "Just saw the pictures of the ground. I fail to understand why can't they cover the entire outfield and keep it dry. That way the matc
Match delayed by rainCurrent time 20:36 local, 14:36 GMT
Bangladesh Squad
Mashrafe Mortaza*, Abu Hider, Al-Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Nasir Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal, Taskin Ahmed
India Squad
MS Dhoni*†, R Ashwin, JJ Bumrah, S Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, RA Jadeja, V Kohli, B Kumar, P Negi, A Nehra, HH Pandya, PA Patel†, AM Rahane, SK Raina, RG Sharma, Yuvraj Singh
Sponsored Odds India1/3Bangladesh12/5. Odds by Bet365
8.35 pm The pitch is said to be "bone dry," according to Russell Arnold on Star Sports. The umpires are saying the square is in good condition but there are some damp areas near the boundary, which are a concern. The umpires will inspect the conditions at 8.45 pm. Overs will start getting reduced at 8.40 pm.
8.25 pm The pitch has been uncovered as well. The stumps are being put in. I expect we'll have an inspection soon, and a toss not too far away.
8.10 pm The covers are steadily being taken off the ground. Only the hessian on top of the pitches remains. Some of the Indian players are out and about, playing around with a football. We should not lose too many overs.
You'll have more details as soon as I do.
7.55 pm The drainage at the Shere Bangla is incredible. Not long ago there were streams on the outfield. Heavy rain and wind had ravaged the ground. The floodlights had gone. Well, the lights are back, the groundstaff are doing their thing, and so is the drainage. Most of the water has disappeared and we might not lose many overs, if at all.
"The square and the bowlers' run-ups look quite good considering the damage they took for so long," says Alagappan Muthu from the ground. "The Bangladesh players are taking a few ginger steps where the covers are still on - cow corner with a right-hand batsman facing from the press box end. If that part of the ground doesn't offer too much bother, we might actually get pretty close to a full game. One of the umpires is also making his way around the ground, checking how it feels underfoot."
Sharada: "Have to give it to BCB. They really have created a top notch stadium. With so much crowd support, this is how a board should work."
Ethan: "The Cricket stadium in Kolkata has a lot to learn from this Shere Bangla Stadium!"
7.40 pm The rain has finally stopped. The groundstaff are getting to work, head groundsman Gamini Silva is supervising them.
7.35 pm The intensity of the rain has reduced, but it is still coming down.
Sandeep: "Just saw the pictures of the ground. I fail to understand why can't they cover the entire outfield and keep it dry. That way the matc