Twitter reactions: Ben Stokes expresses his unhappiness over Bangladesh's behavior
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The 2nd ODI between England and Bangladesh at Mirpur on Sunday was an intense game which brought out the ugly side of Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh was fighting for the series after inflicting a narrow loss in the opener. It was obvious for them to be upbeat about the contest and give their level best to beat the Englishmen. Emotions were running high and unfortunately, the hosts weren’t able to control it.
England captain Jos Buttler was given a verbal send-off after he fell lbw to Taskin Ahmed for 57 to leave England 123-7 while chasing 239. The decision, which was originally given not out, was reviewed by the Bangladeshis and was overturned. Mashrafe & Co. looked animated and went overboard with the celebrations which directly mocked Buttler who was walking off the field.
This triggered tension between the two teams. Buttler exchanged some heated words with the opposition team players before going back. The umpires intervened in the confrontation which followed the dismissal as several fielders approached Buttler. After the match, Buttler’s deputy Ben Stokes also had an altercation with Bangladeshi opener Tamim Iqbal during the post-match handshakes.
Stokes later wrote on micro-blogging site Twitter: “Congrats to Bangladesh on the win tonight, they outplayed us, what I won’t stand for is someone putting a shoulder to my team-mate at handshakes.” Skipper Buttler also spoke about the incidents at the post-match presser. When asked why he lost his cool, he said: “Mainly just the way they celebrated by running towards me and giving me a bit of a send-off. But emotions were running high, they were obviously delighted to get the wicket, maybe I should have just walked away.”
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Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza also admitted both teams went too far. “I don’t know who spoke to Buttler. I was focusing on the review that I took, and then I got excited by the decision,” he said. “Sometimes, a lot of things happen in the heat of the moment. But players from both sides should control themselves.” Match referee Javagal Srinath will now consider what action to take against those involved in the incidents. It can be safely assumed though that the third and final game of the series, which has now become the series decider, will be exciting to watch.
Meanwhile, we bring to you some top tweets in this regard that broke the internet:
Congrats to Bangladesh on the win tonight,outplayed us,what I won't stand for is someone putting a shoulder to my teammate at handshakes
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) October 9, 2016
On to the next game and hoping to win the series and take momentum in to the test matches #ENGLAND
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) October 9, 2016
Pipe down Bangladesh, Jos Buttler's left arm is more talented than your country ✋?
— Neerav (@ntrivedi19) October 9, 2016
Jos Buttler should have absolutely leathered them all then. Horrible bunch #BANvENG
— Luke Guest (@LukeGBantam) October 9, 2016
Come on @josbuttler! da way @BCBtigers celebrate 's disgraceful but the way you reacted & @benstokes38 did handshakes was graceful? #BANvENG
— Maksud R Mamun (@macthecoder) October 9, 2016
One more ugly incident from Bangladeshi side. Never seen @josbuttler so furious. #BANvsENG #josButler @OfSharmaspeaks
— Bhartendu Sharma (@Bhartendulkar) October 9, 2016
Mash says sorry to @josbuttler.
This is our captain. ??#BANvENG #RiseOfTheTigers #ICC #GoTigersGo @BCBtigers pic.twitter.com/5QsvlMpYcH— Shamim Shuvo (@iShuvo_) October 9, 2016
Unusual to see @josbuttler lose his cool. Was it because the Bangladeshi dressing room twice encouraging a DRS review which is not allowed ?
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) October 9, 2016
Bangladesh trying to win close matches. #ENGvBAN #BANvENG pic.twitter.com/F64Gi6wBu9
— Big Nas (@NasirJamshed_) October 9, 2016
Bangladesh trying to win close matches. #ENGvBAN #BANvENG pic.twitter.com/F64Gi6wBu9
— Big Nas (@NasirJamshed_) October 9, 2016
Cork telling Jos Buttler he needed to just walk away though.
One of the biggest chirp merchants on the county circuit for 20 years #BANvENG
— Enough Of That (@AndyGilder) October 9, 2016
The tensions between Bangladesh and Jos Buttler suggests Bangladesh are being tutored by Aussies on in your face cricket.
— Mihir Bose (@mihirbose) October 9, 2016
Says a lot when Shakib al Hasan has to separate the two of them out. Shakib himself has a temper.#BanvEng #BanvsEng
— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) October 9, 2016
Bangladesh beat England by 34 runs. More words exchanged as the teams shake hands. Reaction on SS2 now https://t.co/V7l2NgygsZ pic.twitter.com/iSmcmvCUaO
— Sky Sports Cricket? (@SkyCricket) October 9, 2016
Bangladesh giving Buttler the world's first send-off haka there. Could catch on. #BANvENG
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) October 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/AltCricket/status/785132193484050433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
"I was disappointed in the way they celebrated." – Jos Buttler. So Bangladesh players said nothing direct. BUT THEY MUST'VE SAID SOMETHING!
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) October 9, 2016
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