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Play in Pakistan. No politics in sport
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Play in Pakistan. No politics in sport
Guess they couldnt have held it in their second home in India.
They have much in common with our Pashtun brothers, are our neighbour and fellow Muslims. Disappointing to see that you and some others can't find it in your heart to welcome them, especially at a time like this.
They have much in common with our Pashtun brothers, are our neighbour and fellow Muslims. Disappointing to see that you and some others can't find it in your heart to welcome them, especially at a time like this.
They have much in common with our Pashtun brothers, are our neighbour and fellow Muslims. Disappointing to see that you and some others can't find it in your heart to welcome them, especially at a time like this.
The limited-overs series between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been postponed. With no commercial flights operating from Kabul due to the current situation in the country, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) faced logistical issues in sending the team to Hambantatota - where the series was scheduled to be held from September 3.
"After much deliberation, we have mutually decided to postpone the tournament, keeping the conditions and the mental health of the players in mind," ACB CEO Hamid Shinwari told Sportstar on Monday.
Earlier, several media reports claimed that the series will be shifted to Pakistan, but Shinwari said that it was not possible to hold the series in current circumstances. "The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board had supported us fully in terms of helping us with hosting the series, but in the current scenario, it is not possible to hold the series," Shinwari said.
The series is part of the ICC's qualifying league for the 2023 World Cup, scheduled in India. "We have kept ICC in the loop and we will look at a possible date sometime before the 2023 World Cup," the CEO said.
With the T20 World Cup scheduled in October-November, Afghanistan does not have much competitive cricket, but the Board is trying hard to host a tri-series, involving Australia and West Indies before the T20 World Cup at a neutral venue.
And that's the end of that.
Visas given
Option to play in Pakistan
But turned down by ACB.
And that's the end of that.
Visas given
Option to play in Pakistan
But turned down by ACB.
How silly does the ACB look now? Rejecting the offer earlier but then accepting last minute only to find out its too late now.
Again, an eye opener for those that suggest that we should bend over backwards for this board. ACB and Afghanistani people in general have no goodwill for Pakistan and the handling of this whole fiasco confirms it once again. They were too proud to accept Pakistan's offer initially when SL was an option, but when stranded, sheepishly accepted Pak's offer.
Serves them right
^ even though that statement sounds like a normal PR statement, there is an element of truth to it, how can you expect the Afghan players to play cricket given what is going on back home.
Only surprising thing is this was an opportunity for Pakistan and the person in charge who is running Afghanistan cricket to kind of showcase that everything is fine under the new regime and what we are seeing on TV is western propaganda which might have suited the political agenda.
If they accepted to play Pakistan ACB would not have postponed the series.
It's Afghanistan home series. Should not be played in Pakistan as that will give the advantage to Pakistan. Good thing ACB postponed the series.
Not sure what you mean by your first sentence. They did accept - they officially announced it earlier today.
With the given situation in Afghanistan and then the pandemic still wreaking havoc, home advantage should be the last thing on ACB's mind. They aren't in any sort of position to be dictating terms here.
I always had doubts about this series.
I know the current circumstances are extraordinary but we all know the history of ACB & how it looks down upon Pakistan. A loss for their cricket really.
There is no use of travelling to sri lanka and playing afghanistan , pakistan should not accept to play any cricket with afghanistan on neutral venues.
Frankly think it was time wasting on their end. Either you wanna play us or not, just be straight forward with us.
The fact its a postponement rather than a cancellation I think still means they want to play us. However, I agree we can't get into a habit of playing minnows on a regular basis.
Honestly, the right decision. I was in no mood to see Pakistan lose an ODI series to Afghanistan.
Zindagi main waisaye bohat dukh hain...
Lol. Have some confidence in our lads buddy. They are not that bad.
Can't imagine the PCB is best pleased with ACB but they are trying to keep things civil with them.
We can absolutely 1000% crush Afghanistan team without these 4 players. The following XI could have most likely played:Sorry but without Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and Hasan, I have no confidence in this team. And nothing against the other players but I'm just a realist.
We can absolutely 1000% crush Afghanistan team without these 4 players. The following XI could have most likely played:
1. Sharjeel Khan
2. Imam-ul-Haq
3. Sohaib Maqsood
4. Saud Shakeel
5. Fakhar Zaman
6. Sarfaraz Ahmed
7. Shadab Khan
8. Imad Wasim
9. Haris Rauf
10. Mohammad Hasnain
11. Arshad Iqbal
We can absolutely 1000% crush Afghanistan team without these 4 players. The following XI could have most likely played:
1. Sharjeel Khan
2. Imam-ul-Haq
3. Sohaib Maqsood
4. Saud Shakeel
5. Fakhar Zaman
6. Sarfaraz Ahmed
7. Shadab Khan
8. Imad Wasim
9. Haris Rauf
10. Mohammad Hasnain
11. Arshad Iqbal
As Taliban have not banned the cricket then what's the issue?. Is it possible that there is uncertainty regarding availability of Afghan players and some of them might be thinking about running away from the country?
Kabul: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has wished to organize the postponed ODI series against Pakistan in their own country.
In Afghanistan??
that's what it says.
Wonder do they have the infrastructure and is it safe for Pakistani players?

No we should absolutely not tour any country until they tour us. Full stop!!!
Well well well uno reverse card used against Pakistan here .
Popcorn time .. let's see what pcb response to the offer.