Now add to that impressive list Waqar Younis and Vinod Kambli.

Former Pakistan captain Waqar was known for his devastating reverse-swing while Kambli after a dream introduction to the game through a world record partnership with school friend Sachin Tendulkar, however fell away just as quickly.

Both have retired and have signed up for ESPN STAR Sports. During the Thursday's final super league match involving Bangladesh and Pakistan match, they shared their gave views on the Tigers' performance in the tournament.

Waqar, who is enjoying his new career, said that he was getting a lot of experience.

"I'm learning, I'm feeling like a Bangladeshi cricketer in the big arena," he exclaimed.

When asked to comment on Bangladesh's performance, Waqar said: "It is too early to say, they are learning everyday and it's going take some time to come to a stage where they start winning. The other teams are like giants. It's not easy to go out there and play every day. I think the way they are playing, warming up, they still want to do well even if they are losing. Once in a blue moon if they upset any big team, it will be a big boost."

"They have some good players like Mohammad Ashraful, Javed Omar, captain Habibul Bashar and Khaled Mashud. Tapash Baisya is a hard working bowler who bangs the ball in but probably, you need a couple youngsters to back them.

"Last time I played in Bangladesh, we almost lost two games. They start well, do well in the middle but still can't finish the game."

He also said that it was sheer bad luck that Pakistan were not in the final.

"Personally, I think Sri Lanka are favourites for tomorrow's final. They are playing very well but India are also a dangerous side. On a given day, they can produce something which is extraordinary."

Like Waqar, Kambli believed that Bangladesh have a talented side.

"They are improving. But the batsmen should try to improve their average, which is low. Just 18-20 is not good, they should try to take it to 30-35. Bashar will have to lead from the front," said the southpaw.

Praising Mashud's knock against Pakistan, Kambli thought that most batsmen were still not converting their good starts.

"Ashraful looked good but the problem is that all your batsmen are getting out in the 60s. I want to see more Bangladesh players scoring 100s. I think the coach and captain should help players like Ashraful. One big innings can inspire the others."

"You are also one fast bowler short. There are two but you need another. However, I was very impressed with the left-arm spin of Razzak. He has potential and bowled well in all the matches."

"It's good for your cricket that the talent is coming. You have to work hard and it will grow."

Kambli, the only Indian batsmen to score back-to-back double centuries in Tests, believed that the wicket at the Premadasa Stadium was an ideal batting strip so that was not to blame for Bangladesh's debacle against Pakistan.

"Nobody tried to hang in there except for Mashud. The partnership with (Mushfiqur) Rahman was important. They will have to create more partnerships and get big totals. I think they are capable."