Afghanistan tour of the West Indies 2017

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WICB announces Afghanistan will play three Twenty20s & three One-day Internationals on its tour of Caribbean in May/June this year <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash">#Cricket</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/847124672827281408">March 29, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Zak_Fan]

Slowly and steadily, Afganistan are climbing up the ladder. Good to see.

 

[ammar_merry]

one loss and wi chances of direct qualification will further reduce.

 

[hadi123]

dates?

 

[amit]

Schedule of matches:

30th May - Warm up game at Warner Park
2nd June - First T20I at Warner Park
3rd June - Second T20I at Warner Park
5th June - Third T20I at Warner Park
9th June - First ODI at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
11th June - Second ODI at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
14th June - Third ODI at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground

- See more at: http://www.cricketworld.com/afghani...odis-and-t20is/47441.htm#sthash.l160sLB3.dpuf

 

[Sports_Psychologist]

Thrilling exciting, competitive tour.. Though Afghanistan has an edge but fairly equal sides..

 

[BD-fan]

WI stepping up to the plate. I wonder if Australia, SA, England would do that.

 

[Markhor]

Rashid Khan will enjoy those WI pitches. He will be Afghanistan's trump card as WI struggle against leg spin - look how badly they've played Shadab Khan.

Not sure how much I'll catch of it due to the Champions Trophy running concurrently.

I wish Afghanistan the best of luck. They beat a strong WI T20 team at the World Cup that they went on to win so mustn't be underestimated.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Great news for cricket in Afghanistan. It's really heartening to see how their team has progressed in the last 5-10 years.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Great news for cricket in Afghanistan. It's really heartening to see how their team has progressed in the last 5-10 years.

In 2008 Afg used to play Bahamas, Japan etc.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/347237.html

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Rashid Khan will run through West Indies,still as it is in Caribbean matches would be competitive.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

What a great news for our afg brothers. Wish it would be triangular series of wi,Pak and afg.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

What a great news for our afg brothers. Wish it would be triangular series of wi,Pak and afg.

At the time of series,Pakistan would be playing in the Champions Trophy.

 

[aloo paratha]

My bets are that Afghanistan will win both series. They've got some blistering batsmen and good bowling too.

 

[ExpressPacer]

In 2008 Afg used to play Bahamas, Japan etc.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/series/347237.html

And they lost to the likes of Nepal!! Look at where Nepal are and where Afghanistan are..

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

And they lost to the likes of Nepal!! Look at where Nepal are and where Afghanistan are..

They were bowled out by Japan!! If you look at the scorecard there are many familiar names.

 

[Hasan123]

Brilliant news for Afghanistan. They will give West Indies a good fight.

 

[Citizen4]

don't think Afghanistan will win any of the 2 series, they'll win 1 match in both series but not more than that. WI is really not clicking right now but they can win against Afghanistan, people are overrating Afganistan abit, they just lost 2 ODIs against Ireland, and won only 3-2. They are overly reliant on their spinners and batting is weaker than everyone thinks.

 

[zn426]

They were bowled out by Japan!! If you look at the scorecard there are many familiar names.

Yeah but Japan couldn't bat at all! A third of their total was extras!

From bowling at Kobayashi and Irie to bowling at Samuels and Simmons. That tells you how far Afghanistan has come.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

don't think Afghanistan will win any of the 2 series, they'll win 1 match in both series but not more than that. WI is really not clicking right now but they can win against Afghanistan, people are overrating Afganistan abit, they just lost 2 ODIs against Ireland, and won only 3-2. They are overly reliant on their spinners and batting is weaker than everyone thinks.

WI are not as poor as people make them sound. They can easily win both series 3-0, 3-0.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Yeah but Japan couldn't bat at all! A third of their total was extras!

From bowling at Kobayashi and Irie to bowling at Samuels and Simmons. That tells you how far Afghanistan has come.

The most encouraging thing about Afghanistan is the kind of talent that is coming through. Most people believed that once their players from the team that played Japan etc in division 5 retired they would struggle to find replacements, but in most cases they have been able to find even better players.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Yeah but Japan couldn't bat at all! A third of their total was extras!

From bowling at Kobayashi and Irie to bowling at Samuels and Simmons. That tells you how far Afghanistan has come.

Exactly. Inspirational stuff. What's also good to see is that its the same players who have improved and have been there to nurture talent coming through, talent like Rashid Khan.

 

[ExpressPacer]

The most encouraging thing about Afghanistan is the kind of talent that is coming through. Most people believed that once their players from the team that played Japan etc in division 5 retired they would struggle to find replacements, but in most cases they have been able to find even better players.

Exactly. Afghanistan has a lot of talent and for all necessities of the sport. Sensible players in guys like Stankizai and Nabi and explosive guys like Shahzad. I have a feeling we might see a 150 KPH, express fast bowler in the imminent future (secretly I hope Pakistan can rope him in).

 

[Rayyman]

Afghanistan Tour of the West Indies 2017

West Indies won the 1st T20I.

 

[gishy]

Afghanistan tour of West Indies, 2nd T20I: West Indies v Afghanistan at Basseterre, Jun 3, 2017

Hoping for an improved performance from Afghanistan compared to last night, the rain has not affected the match and it will start on time.

 

[gishy]

I thought the Afghan keeper Shazad had lost a few pounds but it's a new guy with the gloves named Shafiqullah

 

[Rayyman]

2nd T20I is today.

 

[gishy]

30 off 3 overs for the Windies.

 

[gishy]

Evan Lewis collides with Samiullah, both seem ok thankfully.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

42 off 4.2 for the Windies.

 

[gishy]

Evan Lewis hits a straight six, so his shoulder seems fine.

 

[gishy]

A light drizzle and the covers are on.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Exactly. Afghanistan has a lot of talent and for all necessities of the sport. Sensible players in guys like Stankizai and Nabi and explosive guys like Shahzad. I have a feeling we might see a 150 KPH, express fast bowler in the imminent future (secretly I hope Pakistan can rope him in).

Very likely they surely get 150 KPH express pacer very soon. It's there in their gene,just need to come out.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Any broadcast news?

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Just saw cricinfo. Afg lose by 29 runs (D/L) and lost the series with 1 T20i still to play.

 

[gishy]

Afghanistan tour of West Indies, 3rd T20I: West Indies v Afghanistan at Basseterre, Jun 5, 2017

Well after the pathetic display by Pakistan yesterday and the rained off Aus/Bang match, we have a good clear forecast for the next few hours in Basseterre, West Indies.

Let's all enjoy this...Jerome Taylor has the new ball and here we go.

 

[gishy]

Sad to see only a few people in the crowd..

 

[gishy]

Afghanistan 40 for 1 off 4 overs

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Zadran off to a flier