Whatmore knows exactly how tough things are going to be for Bangladesh. He is under no illusionists and he must prepare for the Npower Test Series with England, the one-day series with them, and the Natwest Series with England, Bangladesh and Australia. Whatmore knows already that his team can easily struggle in English conditions, and how he must change that. Bangladesh and their coach were embarrassed at the hands of SA and West Indies, in the Champions Trophy eight months ago, where he had a hugely inexperienced side. He wont want to try tht again. At that point, Bangladesh Cricket was at an all-time low. But they have recovered, and put in some brave performances, adn gained their first test victory, albeit against Zimbabwe. Now they have real prospects in their team, players who can shine, and change the reputation of their team. Habibul Bashar, is already showing great potential, and has already scored some great centuries. Mohammed Rafique, one of the mroe experieced players, is steadily improving. Young all-rounder Aftab Ahmed and Enamul Haque jnr and Mohammed Rafique, left-arm spinners from different ends of the age spectrum. Bangladesh will have a hard fight. But with their growing talent and confidence, who knows what will happen...

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