***Official*** Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2-21Feb-2024

[CricAddict]

Sri Lanka win the toss and bowl, Chamika Gunasekara gets a debut , we are playing 3 seamers

Wish Rajitha played instead being the more experienced bowler. Also, Gurbaz, Omarzai and Mujeeb should have played this test for the Afghans. That's a blunder by the Afghan selectors.

 

[Silver Silva]

Yikes ! Afghanistan playing Bazball here this is definitely the most entertaining match of today so far

 

[Silver Silva]

Wish Rajitha played instead being the more experienced bowler. Also, Gurbaz, Omarzai and Mujeeb should have played this test for the Afghans. That's a blunder by the Afghan selectors.

Wanted Madushanka to play but he's playing T20 leagues ..Don't think he realises how important red ball cricket is for development of stamina and skills

 

[Naveed Qaisar]

One-off Test starts on Friday in Colombo, followed by 3 ODI's and 3 T20's.
Can Afghanistan continue their rising status in Asia:
yes Afghanistan can do because

Afghanistan's strengths:

1. Recent form: Successful in recent ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe and Netherlands.
2. Spin bowling attack: Boasts a top-notch spin bowling attack, ideal for Asian pitches.
3. Young talent: Features young and promising players eager to make an impact.

Challenges for Afghanistan:

1. Test match experience: Limited experience in Test cricket, with their first match in 2018.
2. Sri Lanka's home advantage: Sri Lanka's strong home record poses a challenge, with players accustomed to the conditions.
3. Batting consistency: Inconsistent batting may require Afghanistan to focus on scoring big to pressure Sri Lanka.

 

[Silver Silva]

I think it's pretty even after the first hour ..
Afghanistan have scored briskly. Sri Lanka have 2 wickets ..Big fish at the crease now the captain Shahidi

 

[Silver Silva]

First test match ever between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka
Hope you enjoy beautiful Colombo

 

[Socerer 01]

Wish Rajitha played instead being the more experienced bowler. Also, Gurbaz, Omarzai and Mujeeb should have played this test for the Afghans. That's a blunder by the Afghan selectors.

Mujeeb is **** in tests though, he made his fc and test debut against us and bowled like a club spinner. never bowled in any fc game again

all 3 are playing in t20 leagues anyways and the other 2 havent played any long form cricket since the pandemic. still wouldnt mind them getting a chance or 2 to see if they can do well

 

[Silver Silva]

I would say Afghanistan slightly ahead ..
Well played 50 by Rahmat Shah

 

[Silver Silva]

Sri Lanka clawed back in that session, getting the big wicket of Shah ..168/5 ..Need to keep Afghanistan under 300

 

[Silver Silva]

Brilliant bowling , decision to bowl first vindicated.
Afghanistan skittled for under 200

 

[Migara]

Why Rashid Khan is not part of this team? I can understand Nabi not playing. But this is ridiculous.

 

[Silver Silva]

Wow what a start, Dimuth Karunaratne is so underrated..

 

[Migara]

What would be the odds of seeing a green track for the test and SL playing three fast bowlers?

Told you.

 

[Silver Silva]

Told you.

Still feel we could have picked Ramesh Mendis , he has a good record in SL..maybe they have one eye on overseas tour

 

[Migara]

I ma still bemused why Chamika Karunarathne is overlooked as the third seamer. Hit the deck hard bowler and can bat too.

 

[Silver Silva]

I ma still bemused why Chamika Karunarathne is overlooked as the third seamer. Hit the deck hard bowler and can bat too.

Yes we have a long tail currently, will be exposed against more experienced opposition

 

[Immenso]

Why Rashid Khan is not part of this team? I can understand Nabi not playing. But this is ridiculous.

Injury, isn't it?

 

[Silver Silva]

Dimuth has crossed 50 in quick time ..
He looks in imperious form

 

[Prince EWS]

Qais Ahmed batting 7 in a Test is the biggest nosebleed in the position since Sajid.

 

[honestbharani]

Qais Ahmed batting 7 in a Test is the biggest nosebleed in the position since Siraj.

u mean Sajid, surely?