On Bangladesh, dead pitches, South African’s and batting records.

Bangladesh had hoped that a dead, flat pitch will save them from a batting collapse. Unfortunately, it served to amplify their bowling inadequacies. Additionally, by playing on a dead pitch they have let themselves open to notoriety.

Smith (223) and McKenzie (169) look likely to break the record held by India's Vinoo Mankad and Pankaj Roy since 1956 - set against New Zealand - when play resumes Saturday.

Personally, I would have reconciled if the record was broken by any other team bar the South African’s and for causing me immense anguish, Bangladesh should be relegated..