Under Shaun Williams (2007), the BCB selected its Under-19 coach Shaun Williams as temporary coach of Bangladesh, pending the appointment of a long-term replacement to Whatmore. [117] Mohammad Ashraful was named Test and One-Day International captain in June 2007. [118] Ashraful's maiden series in command was a June and July trip to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh suffered crushing losses in all three Tests, losing by an innings on each occasion, as well as three One-Day Internationals. [119] Bangladesh were bowled out for their lowest total (62) at the time in the first innings of the second Test. [120]
Markram, David Miller (who was brought in to replace Hashim Amla, who is still suffering from the effects of his head knock by Jofra Archer), and Rassie van der Dussen were all out looking for the accelerator. However, it wasn't until Duminy was dismissed with 43 runs required from the last three overs that the victory seemed clear. Faf du Plessis had made all the correct words after the England game about his troops being at ease with the outcome. A first-round loss to the hosts (and pre-tournament favorites) was a non-event in a tournament this lengthy. There was no pretense of insouciance this time. âPlan A has been abandoned,â he said. âNow it's a matter of reshuffleing all our cards and determining how we're going to deal with it.â Did he believe his squad was still a World Cup contender? âI believe that. I will cease to be a South African if I say no.â
Parvez Hossain Emon is also summoned. Declares that it is an honor to be referred to be a champion squad. Admits that it was difficult for him to bat in the midst of all the discomfort, but he is feeling better now. Coach Richard Stonier is now in town for a variety of reasons. He is ecstatic. He expresses gratitude to the staff and management for their care of him and expresses extreme joy for the little children - emphasizing that this minute is theirs. When it comes to preparing his young guys for each game, the coach says he just wants them to provide 150 percent. He expresses gratitude to his mother and father and dedicates this minute to them.
Bangladesh face tournament hosts New Zealand at 10 p.m. on Sunday, while South Africa have till Friday, 1 a.m., to prepare for their meeting with Pakistan.
Following their loss to Australia in their first group game, England will face the West Indies – who began the competition with a shock victory over New Zealand – starting at 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
