Naimur vs Chandika

Was wondering how long the honeymoon would last. Well, the inevitable happened and it looks like an all too familiar history is about to repeat itself.

Despite the recent World Cup success, a rift seems to be developing between BCB selector Naimur and Tiger coach Chandika. I found out about it on cricinfo and most of all those commenting, including myself, sided with the coach.

Is the selector likely to evaluate his own controlling and egotistical attitude? Most likely not, and I predict another good coach will be run off. If it happens, this will prove that the problem is not a cultural gap as with previous Australian coaches. This is the same controlling mentality which led to Shakib being slapped at first with a six-month sanction.

Fortunately, the BCB re-evaluated the Shakib sanction and reduced it. In almost every other country and in almost every other sport, the coach has a say in defining his team. Chandika mentioned wanting Zubair. When death-bowler Al Amin Hossain was abruptly sent back, Shofiul, who did not bowl a single over, not Zubair, was sent to replace him.

When Anamul was injured, Imrul, who did not have sufficient time to practice in the WC conditions not Zubair, was sent to replace him. Will Naimur humble himself for the benefit of the Tigers? We'll see.

Scott Elliott
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