Bangladesh cricket fans have turned away after the team lost badly to Sri Lanka. The Tigers fell short by 99 runs during their final match against the island nation. Cricket board member Akram Khan says supporters have lost interest because star players have retired. The golden era ended when legends like Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal stepped away from the game. Without these heroes, crowds just do not care anymore.
Khan pointed to football player Hamza Choudhury as proof that fans love big names. The Leicester City star joined Bangladesh football team and suddenly everyone wanted tickets. Even Khan's daughter went to watch matches because of this new celebrity player. Cricket needs similar superstars to bring back the excitement. Regular people connect with famous athletes who perform consistently.
The batting lineup has completely fallen apart during recent games. Players cannot last through all 50 overs or score more than 250 runs anymore. Top batters refuse to take charge and play like scared beginners instead of professionals. They act overly careful and forget basic cricket skills that work at home. Other countries do not make these simple mistakes over and over again.
Team members also show bad attitudes when things go wrong on the field. Towhid Hridoy threw a tantrum after getting run out during one recent game. Players seem mentally weak and cannot handle pressure from tough situations. The squad will try to bounce back during upcoming Twenty20 matches starting this month.
Khan pointed to football player Hamza Choudhury as proof that fans love big names. The Leicester City star joined Bangladesh football team and suddenly everyone wanted tickets. Even Khan's daughter went to watch matches because of this new celebrity player. Cricket needs similar superstars to bring back the excitement. Regular people connect with famous athletes who perform consistently.
The batting lineup has completely fallen apart during recent games. Players cannot last through all 50 overs or score more than 250 runs anymore. Top batters refuse to take charge and play like scared beginners instead of professionals. They act overly careful and forget basic cricket skills that work at home. Other countries do not make these simple mistakes over and over again.
Team members also show bad attitudes when things go wrong on the field. Towhid Hridoy threw a tantrum after getting run out during one recent game. Players seem mentally weak and cannot handle pressure from tough situations. The squad will try to bounce back during upcoming Twenty20 matches starting this month.
