ICC World Cup 2023: Warm-ups discussion (non-Pakistan)

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Lahiru Kumara to Gurbaz, 1 run, OUT.
Rahmat Shah retired out 93 (82b 10x4 3x6) SR: 113.41

 

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Afghanistan will upset a big team in this world cup. Mark my words

 

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RahmanUllah Gurbaz 119 runs 92 balls 8 fours 9 sixes

 

[hassan918]

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets (with 23 balls remaining). (DLS)

Sri Lanka 294 (46.2 Overs)
Afghanistan 261/4 (38.1/42 Overs)

 

[Saj]

Kusal Mendis’ sparkling century was not enough to earn Sri Lanka victory as a Rahmanullah Gurbaz-inspired Afghanistan won a rain-affected clash in Guwahati.

Batting first, Mendis arrived at the crease following the early departure of Dimuth Karunaratne and was quickly into his stride.

The 18th over was particularly punishing, Mendis taking 18 from it including three consecutive boundaries, and he quickly moved to a 59-ball century.

With his score on 158, including 19 fours and six sixes, Mendis retired at the end of the 30th over and Afghanistan fought back with the ball thereafter, Mohammad Nabi claiming four for 44 – including two in two balls in the 39th over – as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 294 with 22 balls unused.

Kasun Rajitha claimed the scalp of Ibrahim Zadran amid a miserly opening spell which saw his five overs cost just two runs, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah proved much tougher to dislodge.

The pair’s century stand came either side of a rain delay, after which the target was adjusted to 257 from 42 overs, and kicked on in style as the target loomed into view.

Rahmanullah was first to three figures, hitting three sixes in the 31st over before clearing the ropes three times in succession in the next, which also saw him bring up his century.

He and Rahmat both retired shortly after, as Azmatullah Omarzai hit the winning runs with 23 balls to spare.

 

[owenhcricket]

BCCI wanted to host it in March only...that was original plan. But due to pandemic, ODI super league and WC qualifiers got postponed. So had to shift the world cup main tournament.

Every time someone posts a criticism you come back with "but BCCI wanted it"

 

[Rajdeep]

Every time someone posts a criticism you come back with "but BCCI wanted it"

Sorry that you didn't like it but I have to state the facts. You want me to lie so that we can bash BCCI?

Its no secret that the world cup moved due to ODI super league cycle couldn't be completed due to pandemic.

Without ODI super league, how would we know which teams need to play qualifiers?

Without qualifiers how do you play the main world cup?


As far as bashing BCCI is concerned, check my posts during Asia cup where I have blamed BCCI & Jay Shah for mismanagement. I only speak truth...all my posts in this forum are nothing but plain truths. It is then upon readers how they want to receive it.

 

[owenhcricket]

Sorry that you didn't like it but I have to state the facts. You want me to lie so that we can bash BCCI?

Its no secret that the world cup moved due to ODI super league cycle couldn't be completed due to pandemic.

Without ODI super league, how would we know which teams need to play qualifiers?

Without qualifiers how do you play the main world cup?


As far as bashing BCCI is concerned, check my posts during Asia cup where I have blamed BCCI & Jay Shah for mismanagement. I only speak truth...all my posts in this forum are nothing but plain truths. It is then upon readers how they want to receive it.

When is the IPL played?

 

[Rajdeep]

When is the IPL played?

How is that relevant to what we are discussing here?

Speak clearly what is in your mind and what you are alluding to so that I can clear your confusion. Thanks

 

[owenhcricket]

How is that relevant to what we are discussing here?

Speak clearly what is in your mind and what you are alluding to so that I can clear your confusion. Thanks

I already mentioned in my first post...the IPL is played through March and into May, the previous world cup in India was roughly played around that time. The IPL was a factor to move this world cup into the tail end of India's rainy season.

You responded that is not true and the BCCI wanted the tournament in March but were held up due to covid. Happy for you to how me the source for this info. Thanks sir.

 

[Rajdeep]

I already mentioned in my first post...the IPL is played through March and into May, the previous world cup in India was roughly played around that time. The IPL was a factor to move this world cup into the tail end of India's rainy season.

You responded that is not true and the BCCI wanted the tournament in March but were held up due to covid. Happy for you to how me the source for this info. Thanks sir.

Good attempt to blame the IPL but it is not the factor. IPL starts in last week of April and by that time world cup would have been over had it remained in its original slot.

Normally the world cup is around Feb end - early Apr. That exactly how it was in 2011 as well where world cup got over on 2nd April and IPL followed 2 weeks after world cup.

But this time the ODI super league and qualifiers had to be shifted as cricket was on hold due to covid. How do you play world cup without qualifications and knowing which team will be playing? I mean the qualifications just got over 3 months ago, isn't it? What is the source you are looking for, I am bit confused.

And if you still not clear, read the below:

The launch of the Super League was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of series cancelled due to restrictions on international travel and lockdowns in various countries to contain the virus.

England to kick off inaugural ODI Super League against Ireland

A three-match series between world champions England and Ireland beginning on Thursday will kick off the inaugural Super League, which will determine who qualifies for the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

Please let me know which part you are not able to understand...so that I can explain more.