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

CricAddict

Cricketer Of The Year
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

International Regular
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

Cricket Spectator
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

International Regular
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
 

Socerer 01

International Captain
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

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

Migara

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

Prince EWS

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