harsh.ag
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Probably going to be Bhuvi-Bumrah-Ishant actually
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*Official* Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of India 2018
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Arachnodouche
International Captain
The Irish setup came of age in the pre T20 era, didn't it? Not much hope for Afghanistan going forward if all they get to play is hit out.
If global cricket administration truly cared a fig for these teams, they would incorporate the more promising ones among various domestic first class leagues.
If global cricket administration truly cared a fig for these teams, they would incorporate the more promising ones among various domestic first class leagues.
cnerd123
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Just like your posts
Black_Warrior
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Well a lot of these guys are going for County cricket this summer. If BCCI and ACB can arrange for these guys to play in Indian FC as well, that will certainly help.
andruid
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Always saw Ishant as one who blows hot and cold.
harsh.ag
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He used to be a case of cold and mild, now he's a case of mild and warm.
Daemon
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Ahmadzai the biggest positive
weldone
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We're never getting rid of Ishant, are we?
Ishant has been a different bowler after turning non-veg.
Daemon
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Wait he turned non-veg? Could explain why he's put on some size.
Got to say, that's a very poor showing from Afghanistan. That scorecard is embarrassing for them, we've got to be honest and fair here. It's simply not good enough. India only got 24 runs more than I predicted pre-match. But the Afghanistan batting is unforgivably woeful to be honest.We have to query whether they are really up to test match standard. Which seems harsh, but that's a real walloping for a first game. There's no shame in conceding 474 with the ball away from home of course and their bowling improved a lot after 2 sessions, but Afghanistan's batting is incredibly frail at this level based on that showing. They don't really have that much batting at all. I think against England on a seaming wicket they would be in big trouble with the bat, so I do wonder what surface they are going to be able to get enough runs to potentially win on.
That being said, I think it's best to wait until they've played about 5 tests before passing total judgement whether they are completely out of their depth or not. Very bad start, at least they can only really improve from this point.
They do have some players in there, mainly bowlers that are test standard.. I do worry though about just how many batsman are going to be averaging 30 or more for them long term.
That being said, I think it's best to wait until they've played about 5 tests before passing total judgement whether they are completely out of their depth or not. Very bad start, at least they can only really improve from this point.
They do have some players in there, mainly bowlers that are test standard.. I do worry though about just how many batsman are going to be averaging 30 or more for them long term.
Afghanistan were just like a rabbit in the headlights in this game. You can't artificially cause extra competitiveness in my view. Otherwise it gets boring. Part of the beauty of cricket and other sports is you can have a big underdog or big favourite etc. A little bit of financial and grassroots help is good though obviously
Ahmadzai bowled 19-7-51-3. That's a very good return. He's only 25 years old. Obviously he didn't get up to much with the bat, but those bowling figures are actually very good. Excellent in fact.
srbhkshk
International Captain
I know he has better figures mate, but to my eyes Wafadar looked the better bowler.
Bijed
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Haha yeah, all that fuss over it being a four-day test and it was over before tea on the second day anyway.
marc71178
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Which players are coming then?
Ok, but you said only Wafadar and Hastamullah were positives.
Ahmadzai is a positive too that's for sure with 19-7-51-3