Bangladesh humbled Australia today

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around Bangladesh's unexpected victory over Australia in a cricket match, highlighting the significance of the upset in the context of international cricket. Participants share their reactions, celebrate the win, and express their thoughts on the implications for upcoming series, particularly the Ashes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about Bangladesh's victory, describing it as a significant upset given Australia's dominance in cricket.
  • Others celebrate the win as a cause for celebration across Asia and speculate on its impact on the upcoming Ashes series.
  • A few participants unfamiliar with cricket inquire about the significance of the match and express confusion about the sport.
  • Some comments reflect on the performance of individual players, particularly Ashraful and Flintoff, noting their impressive contributions during the match.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the terminology and cultural differences between cricket and other sports, such as soccer.
  • A later reply introduces a satirical comment about the Bangladesh team testing positive for steroids, adding a humorous tone to the discussion.
  • Participants discuss the potential outcomes of the ongoing Ashes series, with varying opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the excitement surrounding Bangladesh's victory, but multiple competing views exist regarding the implications for the Ashes series and the overall performance of the teams involved. The discussion remains unresolved on several points, particularly regarding predictions for future matches.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about cricket rules and terminology, indicating a lack of familiarity with the sport, which may affect their understanding of the discussion. Additionally, there are references to specific players and match events that may require further context for those less knowledgeable about cricket.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cricket, sports commentary, or international sports events may find this discussion engaging, particularly those following the Ashes series or the performance of emerging cricket teams like Bangladesh.

  • #31
Yeah, i think the one day cricket matches are pretty well sorted though, i can't watch test cricket, unless i am reading a book and watching out of the corner of my eye. I tend to keep a check of the score online and then watch the highlights afterwards.
 
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  • #32
It's all over.
 
  • #33
Any aussies around here? I feel like gloating.
 
  • #34
klusener said:
It's all over.
Not the crotch-rubbing, I'm sure.
It is strange that this has been elevated to a sport in countries like Pakistan.
 
  • #35
What are you talking about Mr. Arildno? Cricket is life in countries like Pakistan and India. It is basically the de facto national sport in most of the countries under previous British control. As the Duke of Dorchester said, "what is human life but a game of cricket?"
 
  • #36
I played cricket for the first time in about 5 years yesterday. I'm still rubbish, and a cricket ball square in the chest still hurts.
 
  • #37
The best thing about this is that the england team didnt expect to win this year but next winter over in australia, fingers crossed they can keep the good form going and we could see a 5 nil whitewash over on their own turf.