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*Official* Asia Cup Thread
- Thread starter Xuhaib
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chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Devo about no Chandimal. Happy to see Hearth and Kandamby back. I was surprised when they missed the last couple series. Not sure why the went Kapugedera over Chandimal. No surprises with Perera and A Mendis missing out, was always on the cards.
Lostman
State Captain
I just saw that SL A are touring Australia. Selectors probably valued the A tour as a more valuable experience for the youngsters than the Asia cup. Since they might not have got a game anyway.
Himannv
Hall of Fame Member
Aravinda has explained everything: 'Mendis was left out for tactical reasons' - Aravinda de Silva | Cricket News | Asia Cup 2010 | Cricinfo.com
Fairly good explanation I reckon and its clear what his intentions are. Was very disappointed not to see Chandimal and Jeevan Mendis but I think Aravinda's decision making has been satisfactory on the issue. Good to see Kandamby and Maharoof back in contention.
Anyway hope this team can perform although I think a slot is still rather wasted on Kapu.
Fairly good explanation I reckon and its clear what his intentions are. Was very disappointed not to see Chandimal and Jeevan Mendis but I think Aravinda's decision making has been satisfactory on the issue. Good to see Kandamby and Maharoof back in contention.
Anyway hope this team can perform although I think a slot is still rather wasted on Kapu.
slowfinger
International Debutant
No, we need more batsmen than that, and that also puts pressure on Shahzaib and Umar... But yeah that looks like a lethal bowling attack.
G.I.Joe
International Coach
Same reason Yuvraj's been left out too
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
De Silva seems like a gun selection to be selector... Seems like there was solid reasoning behind each selectorial decision.. Love the fact that there is a selector who is willing to answer every question and still not make a fool of himself in public.. WAG!!! 
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
If they play to their potential, that is a bloody awesome side under any condition..
Spin with Ajmal and Afridi..
Pace and Swing from Asif, Akhtar and Aamer...
All rounders in Malik and Razzaq..
Only thing would be the slightly weaker batting, but you can always change that by having Kamran open and have one of the openers and everyone else drop one spot down.. If only Pak could learn to play more professionally, they would be almost unbeatable..
Lostman
State Captain
Agreed with what you said and like the overall squad.De Silva seems like a gun selection to be selector... Seems like there was solid reasoning behind each selectorial decision.. Love the fact that there is a selector who is willing to answer every question and still not make a fool of himself in public.. WAG!!!
However, he is getting killed on SL message boards for selecting Kapugedera again.
Lostman
State Captain
63 innings @ 22 is aweful.
Either way I think he is under a lot of pressure to score in this tournament. I think it is going to be his last chance for a WC spot.
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
Not really...Asif's that not that in ODI's, Akthar is a bit of a desparation call if ever I saw one and is pushing 35 and Malik and Razzaq are hardly that good.
Xuhaib
International Coach
the tourney is in Dambulla could see Asif having a feast there if its the usual Dambulla.
Migara
International Coach
The pitch is becoming flatter. The last ODI plaed there both teams scored 270+. But at night ball swings a lot. So Asif, Kulasekara, Zaheer Khan, Mortaza and perhaps Rana Naved in for a feast. Hope there was Vaas to take advantage of it. Would have deadly on these tracks.
Faisal1985
International Vice-Captain
Faisal1985
International Vice-Captain
I had to put in Malik because YK and Mo Yo are not there....just look at what potential team Pakistan can have if those goons of PCB were to have any ethics what so ever....i would put Mo Yo and YK in the middle make Kamran open with Butt...but unfortunately...it is not to happen...
Faisal1985
International Vice-Captain
Is he a middle order batsman?
L Trumper
State Regular
As always bowling is miles ahead of batting dept. Then again I don't think Amir, Akthar, Asif can stick together for more than 1 match. Hope I am wrong though. Akthar selection is the only reason that helped me to care about this tournament. Hopefully he can do something good before finally calls it quit.
Xuhaib
International Coach
yeah.