An hour later it rang again and a familiar voice from the other end said: "Sorry boss, I'm quitting."

Both expressions were quite understandable and it definitely epitomised the sentiment of the whole nation after watching in disgust the first day's farce of the second Test between the "mock" Tigers and the Lankan Lions.

The so-called Tigers were bundled out for 62, their lowest ever score in a Test innings.

And those who took the trouble of watching the first two hours' proceedings must have felt ashamed and disgraced at the way Mohammad Ashraful's men perished one after another on a wicket a two-Test old batsman from the rival camp completed a half-century at the end of Day One.

One Palash from Mirpur called during the lunch break and placed his demand.

"The ICC (International Cricket Council) must modify the rules now. After Bangladesh were bundled out for 62 that too in only 25 something overs, they should have been asked (by Sri Lanka) to start their second innings immediately.

"Because that would have saved some of our time. Had they batted for the second time and scored another 62 runs that would have paved the way for the Lankans to finish the Test on the opening day itself. I guess if that happened then the "Tigers" might have become part of a history (although an unwanted one)."

It might sound very harsh. But the harsh truth is that the Bangladesh cricketers, after their debacle in the first Test, not only showed that they seriously lacked the temperament needed in the more demanding five-day game but also the techniques of school cricket.

Former Indian Test cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar however tried his best to shower some inspiring words on the visitors.

"Mohammad Ashraful must still be positive. One or two Lankan wickets like the first Test might give his side the belief that they could still fight," said Manjeker while commentating for TEN Sports.

But he surely knows like all others do Bangladesh are heading for another disgrace sooner or later.