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Cricketers' muted return

SPORT REPORTER
Four years ago they received a hero's welcome. But yesterday there was no joy, let alone a red-carpet reception when the Bangladesh cricketers returned home after appearing in their second World Cup.
There were not many people around to jeer the crest-fallen stars after the Thai Airways plane landed at the Zia International Airport at midday.
Only a few journalists greeted the Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud and coach Mohsin Kamal with a volley of questions at an impromptu briefing where Mashud admitted that the 'deplorable batting' was the main reason for the debacle.
The team members later left the airport for the BCB's Gulshan office under police escort.
"The batting failure was responsible for our poor performance," Mashud told reporters.
He accepted that the disastrous campaign had shocked millions of fans in the country, but appealed to everybody to stand by the players.
"We have disgraced our fans but we also need their support to overcome the shock in the coming home series against South Africa."
Replying to a query the 26-year-old said that he was adamant against continuing as captain. Mashud had earlier decided to step down after the World Cup.
"I will talk to the Board and my family before making a final decision."
Kamal refused to make any comment regarding the dismal showing of his boys.
"It was disappointing performance. I will talk only after submitting my report to the Board," said the former Pakistan Test bowler.
A grim-faced manager ASM Faruque also said that it was his failure to motivate the team after the stunning defeat against Canada in the opening match on February 11.
Bangladesh left for South Africa with a promise to beat Canada and Kenya. But they suffered a stunning 60-run defeat against the North American minnows and then lost to their East African rivals in the last game at the Wanderers on March 1.
It could have been much worse had rain not saved them against the West Indies.
The failed mission served as a shattering blow to the newest Test nation, who has not won a single limited-overs match since their famous victory against Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup in England.