What's new

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Asia Cup 2014 | Dhaka | 03/04/2014

Status
Not open for further replies.
Myrmidon said:
This, he should play like this, if he gets out fair enough, Malinga ends up bowling a wide next ball.

His strength is his hitting not his defensive side, if he gets bogged down, he will get out
Click to expand...

In other words he is Asia's answer to Paul Stirling lol
 
What is the target have not watched this gaem still thinking about yesterday's thriller :)
 
:out

Pretty dumb from Shehzad. Afghanistan need a partnership! My prediction came true though....
 
Out does not matter, too much, he plays that way. 254 is a big total for them anyways, better go out and make a game of it as opposed to making a deathly 150 off 50. Only way they will be successful chasing this is taking risks just like Shinwari did when he came onto bat the last day
 
Last edited:
Shahzad always gives his wicket away :facepalm: dont coaches say him anything?
 
Myrmidon said:
Out does not matter, too much, he plays that way. 254 is a big total for them anyways, better go out and make a game of it as opposed to making a deathly 150 off 50
Click to expand...

Do you not think he should be moved down the order?? Shehzad seems to be the perfect player to come on at the powerplay overs and smash a quick 50 or so. Im no expert on this Afghanistan team but would it not be better to have Stanikzai open instead of Shehzad , get off to a slow and steady start e.g 50 off 13 overs or so and then build from there with Shehzad and Naib upping the RR when required??
 
Donal Cozzie said:
Do you not think he should be moved down the order?? Shehzad seems to be the perfect player to come on at the powerplay overs and smash a quick 50 or so. Im no expert on this Afghanistan team but would it not be better to have Stanikzai open instead of Shehzad , get off to a slow and steady start e.g 50 off 13 overs or so and then build from there with Shehzad and Naib upping the RR when required??
Click to expand...

I think he should be a late order hitter when the ball is dead flat, I think they should deploy those thoughts for both Sadiq and Shahzad to be honest, fantastic hitters of the ball but, can be poor mentally against a swinging ball (basically subcontinental openers)
 
Last edited:
Myrmidon said:
Nope because he plays only one way, when it comes off it is game over for the opposition
Click to expand...

Its still 50 overs. He is a opener not a tailender. This attitude will not help them.
beating bangla boys means nothing.
afghan team needs to learn how to play proper innings.
 
Saeed said:
Who is Afghanistan's batting coach?
Click to expand...

I think no batting coach at the moment. Their board CEO was in Pakistan last month and mentioned in a few TV programs they are thinking about getting a batting coach.
 
These 2 are doing well. Should deal it with 1s and 2s for now, no need to slog.
 
Donal Cozzie said:
One of Afghanistans weaknesses IMO. They do not rotate the strike effectively and they get involved in a lot of run outs.
Click to expand...

Agreed, they either they hit hard towards the boundary or straight to the fielder. I think they don't take much singles when the fielders are inside the circle.
 
These 2 must make it big, looks settled and will be big mistake to throw away from this position.
 
Why do Afghanistan constantly try to hit boundaries. Play the singles and then attack in the later overs.
 
They are an excellent bowling side Afghanistan but their batting leaves a lot to be desired
 
Afghans imploding here SL will get bonus point now

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
 
Afghanistan won't be a top team if they keep gifting their wickets like this.
 
Saeed said:
Afghanistan won't be a top team if they keep gifting their wickets like this.
Click to expand...

Give them a break, brother. This is one of their first real international tournament with the big boys. They will learn from experience, In Sha Allah.
 
Another one gone. There is heavy dew now in ground but they already gifted many wickets before utilizing this dew factor
 
Why couldn't the dew have come this quick yesterday...could have saved a lot of heart attacks lol
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

Cricket Warrior
ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan (242/3) secures their third victory this World Cup as they defeat Sri-Lanka (241) by 7 wickets
2 3
Replies
235
Views
9K
batandballbattle
B
MenInG
Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka overcome spirited Afghanistan chase to reach Super Fours
2 3
Replies
173
Views
4K
VForVendetta
V
D
Will Afghanistan prove to be the unlikely winners of the Asia Cup?
Replies
31
Views
1K
FearlessRoar
FearlessRoar
MenInG
Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh secure an 89-run victory over Afghanistan, keeping their hopes alive for the Super 4 stage
2
Replies
149
Views
4K
MenInG
MenInG
MenInG
Afghanistan knocked out of the ICC T20 World Cup after 6-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka
Replies
74
Views
4K
Major
Major
Back
Top