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Yep I accept your point.This wasn't a dead rubber. Champions Trophy spot is on the line. Most importantly, Bangladesh needed to win because of the nightmarish world cup they are having.
I agree the optics does not look good, but BD was already 2 overs behind at that point. Sri Lanka would have enjoyed the benefit of 1 less outfielder at the death as a result of it. Would they have not taken the advantage then? Besides, Sri Lankans shouldn't be acting all spirit of the cricket BS when they Mankaded Joss Butler in 2014. Who was the captain then? Angelo Matthews.
Angelo is a veteran. He should have known better. At least Ramiz Raza and Michael Vaughn thinks that way. Instead of asking for permission from umpires or even talking to opposing captain he headed towards the pavilion to get another helmate. He was late coming to the pitch as well.
As for the hypocritical Pajeets here taking the moral high ground, you clearly don't have issues getting those Mankading done.
Do remember back in 2014 when Mathews allowed Buttler to be mankaded and loving it so what goes round comes round bro.
Look yaar - have been bitterly disappointed with Bangla cricket in general - they just not performing well enough. I expect more from them. They are so well supported and yet never fulfill on the pitch