Let's face it. Bangladesh is an ordinary team. Everybody knows that. From Shakib Al Hasan to Jamie Siddons to the most offended Bong cricket fan and journalist. Enough of the politically correct answers that get bandied about like "We respect the opponents" or "They can be a strong team at home" etc. that not only sound hollow but also make for bland reading. Much like the standard issue "...cordially solicit your august presence to grace the occasion of..." on wedding invitations that no one cares to read while all that is meant is "Wedding. Please come, bless and dine." May be not that nice looking, but that is what is truly meant.
The Bangladeshis have been (knocked) around long enough and if their results are anything to go by, what Sehwag told was the truth, as it were. Even if we lose this test, and as an Indian fan, I really hope we don't, what Sehwag has just said will remain true at least for the foreseeable future.
His press conferences, just like his innings, makes one look forward to something worthwhile.
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