ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[n0ne]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Happy Independence Day @ThemePen. Pakistan is in good form after winning the series against New Zealand. The series is won 4-1 and during the series new Fakhar Zaman played really well. Pakistan squad includes the best and Afghanistan team is also doing good with its win in the previous series against Bangladesh. Hope the upcoming Pakistan vs Afghanistan series will be very interesting to watch and I expect atleast a win from Afghanistan.

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[MusaPk]

Happy Independence Day @ThemePen. Pakistan is in good form after winning the series against New Zealand. The series is won 4-1 and during the series new Fakhar Zaman played really well. Pakistan squad includes the best and Afghanistan team is also doing good with its win in the previous series against Bangladesh. Hope the upcoming Pakistan vs Afghanistan series will be very interesting to watch and I expect atleast a win from Afghanistan.

Pakistan series with Afghanistan is important for Pakistan in a sense that if Pakistan win this series then they will move to number one odi team spot. Pakistan match with Afghanistan is always tight as Afghanistan always try there best to win the contest. Pakistan need to be very careful while playing with Afghanistan as they have the capability to win the ODI series.

[darewaller]

Happy Independence Day @ThemePen. Pakistan is in good form after winning the series against New Zealand. The series is won 4-1 and during the series new Fakhar Zaman played really well. Pakistan squad includes the best and Afghanistan team is also doing good with its win in the previous series against Bangladesh. Hope the upcoming Pakistan vs Afghanistan series will be very interesting to watch and I expect atleast a win from Afghanistan.

Pakistan series with Afghanistan is important for Pakistan in a sense that if Pakistan win this series then they will move to number one odi team spot. Pakistan match with Afghanistan is always tight as Afghanistan always try there best to win the contest. Pakistan need to be very careful while playing with Afghanistan as they have the capability to win the ODI series.

Yeah every match is now counted with we are heading for the big event - ODI world Cup which is going to start in few months, so teams are preparing for this all now Afghanistan is also good side which can do any upset in any event or against any team, so things could be not easy for the Pakistan in this series specially before Asia Cup.
 
Again we have change of management in Pakistan Cricket Board with Inzimam is back as Chief Selector which is never been ideal situation for them and many players because in past we have many allegations and biased selection against him which is not good even not new in Pakistan cricketing culture, but they need to work on for better future of this game as they have many natural cricketers which are doing impressive performance for the years.

[GigaBit]

In my view there is less chance for India to win the Asia Cup based on the recent performance. Though it is an ODI the performance of the players doesn't have much of variation. I think one of the small team will make miracles and reach till the finals. I'm not sure about the result of the match.

It's too early to say that India will not reach the finals of the Asia Cup. Yes, India lost to WI in a T20 series but Asia Cup is a different format, a format of ODI with different playing conditions of Asia, which may suit India better.

I think let the Asia Cup start, see how India plays their initial games, see how other teams are performing and then we may be in a position to predict that this Asia cup may or may not be for the Indians. Until then, all the fears and speculations mean no value.

Although India lost the T20 series against West Indies, It will not the same bad performance in the ODI Asia Cup. There is a big difference  between a series game and a tournament. As there will be a big opponent like Pakistan so India will try to impose their maximum effort on the tournament.

Both of team can (Afghanistan and Pakistan) play against a country who is participating in the Asia Cup in this session before the tournament, it is undoubtedly a big opportunity. One can get an early idea of how they will fare, especially in the Asia Cup 2023. Although Pakistan and Afghanistan are divided into two groups, the two teams will be able to further their warm-up in such a series almost a week before the Asia Cup. Pakistan is one of the leading countries in world cricket. Even now their position is better. They have a chance to win this tournament as well if they manage to beat India.

[Litzki1990]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Pakistan has mainly organized such a series to test their mettle against Afghanistan and prepare well for the Asia Cup. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be playing in the Asia Cup so their bilateral series before the Asia Cup will undoubtedly fill their lack of preparation.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan begins on August 22, but after this series, Pakistan and Afghanistan will not have time to prepare separately for the Asia Cup, so a match against each other will be the best preparation for the two teams.
The Asia Cup is good news for cricket lovers after the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan ends.

[Tony116]

The situation is not black and white but gray.

It's true majority of the fans love fast-paced cricket that's why we are witnessing T-20 Franchise cricket everywhere but at the same Test cricket does matter, at least in England, Australia and India. Indian stadium might go empty during any test series but media rights for these test series are creating new records especially when it's against Australia and to some extent England.

I absolutely agree that the situation is not black and white. At the same time, the majority of the people who do not want to watch test cricket. But at the same time the top four teams are good at test cricket and they do earn good money. It is important for them. And we all know that  ICC is always taking orders from the top four teams.

So even though ICC can actually improve the situation and popularity of cricket by giving the T-20 format more importance and not having test cricket as a format, they are not going to do that. So this is a very interesting situation. I also know that even though a lot of people do not want to watch test cricket, if ICC does decide to remove test cricket totally, a lot of people are going to say that “it was not that bad”.

[fuguebtc]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Pakistan has mainly organized such a series to test their mettle against Afghanistan and prepare well for the Asia Cup. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be playing in the Asia Cup so their bilateral series before the Asia Cup will undoubtedly fill their lack of preparation.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan begins on August 22, but after this series, Pakistan and Afghanistan will not have time to prepare separately for the Asia Cup, so a match against each other will be the best preparation for the two teams.
The Asia Cup is good news for cricket lovers after the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan ends.

The series is going to start on August 22. And I also believe that this is going to be the best preparation for both of them. For Pakistan, I don’t think it is going to be the best preparation. I think it would have been a bit of preparation for Pakistan if they could have played against bigger opponents. But it is what it is. Afghanistan is also not a very bad opponent, to be honest. For Afghanistan, it is definitely going to be a good preparation. Furthermore, dare I opine that Pakistan, fueled by an unwavering determination, shall strive to transcend all expectations within the grand stage of the Asia Cup. After all, they are not going to forget the disrespect of not being able to host the Asia Cup in their country. (the whole Asia Cup tournament)

[Sithara007]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Pakistan has this habit of losing knockout matches after performing so well in the group phase. Remember what happened during Asia Cup 2022? They performed really well initially, but in the end lost to an out of form Sri Lankan side (Pakistan initially lost to India in the group phase, but defeated them during Super-4). Nice to see that they are preparing well for the tournament. And Afghanistan is a team that is constantly improving (despite all the internal issues, such as a freeze on funding from the ICC). 

[ThemePen]

Pakistan has this habit of losing knockout matches after performing so well in the group phase. Remember what happened during Asia Cup 2022? They performed really well initially, but in the end lost to an out of form Sri Lankan side (Pakistan initially lost to India in the group phase, but defeated them during Super-4). Nice to see that they are preparing well for the tournament. And Afghanistan is a team that is constantly improving (despite all the internal issues, such as a freeze on funding from the ICC). 

Yes they have this habit. But I think so they will try to eliminate these things and hope so they will try to their best to come up and they will try to create consistency in performance. And this Afghanistan series is a warp up series for both teams. They both will try to execute their performance and try to learn from mistakes.

[Juggy777]

Pakistan has this habit of losing knockout matches after performing so well in the group phase. Remember what happened during Asia Cup 2022? They performed really well initially, but in the end lost to an out of form Sri Lankan side (Pakistan initially lost to India in the group phase, but defeated them during Super-4). Nice to see that they are preparing well for the tournament. And Afghanistan is a team that is constantly improving (despite all the internal issues, such as a freeze on funding from the ICC).  

Yes they have this habit. But I think so they will try to eliminate these things and hope so they will try to their best to come up and they will try to create consistency in performance. And this Afghanistan series is a warp up series for both teams. They both will try to execute their performance and try to learn from mistakes.

@Sithara007 I feel that after all the drama we saw happening for the Asia Cup I’m sure that Pakistan player’s will be more motivated than any other team to win it and organising this series is a positive sign as it’ll improve their performance heading into the Asia Cup. @ThemePen Pakistan should definitely try and experiment as much as they can because with the World Cup also coming they cannot afford to be not prepared for it.

[Litzki1990]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Pakistan has mainly organized such a series to test their mettle against Afghanistan and prepare well for the Asia Cup. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be playing in the Asia Cup so their bilateral series before the Asia Cup will undoubtedly fill their lack of preparation.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan begins on August 22, but after this series, Pakistan and Afghanistan will not have time to prepare separately for the Asia Cup, so a match against each other will be the best preparation for the two teams.
The Asia Cup is good news for cricket lovers after the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan ends.

The series is going to start on August 22. And I also believe that this is going to be the best preparation for both of them. For Pakistan, I don’t think it is going to be the best preparation. I think it would have been a bit of preparation for Pakistan if they could have played against bigger opponents. But it is what it is. Afghanistan is also not a very bad opponent, to be honest. For Afghanistan, it is definitely going to be a good preparation. Furthermore, dare I opine that Pakistan, fueled by an unwavering determination, shall strive to transcend all expectations within the grand stage of the Asia Cup. After all, they are not going to forget the disrespect of not being able to host the Asia Cup in their country. (the whole Asia Cup tournament)

Had this Asia Cup tournament been held in any country other than Pakistan, Pakistan would never have organized such a bilateral series just before the start of the Asia Cup tournament. While the various teams participating in the Asia Cup tournament are busy planning how to do well in the tournament, Pakistan as the host team is planning a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan right before the Asia Cup. This series between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not as good for Pakistan as it is for Afghanistan as Afghanistan get a chance to play three matches against one of the favorites of the Asia tournament before the start of the tournament which will give them the strength to do well in the Asia Cup tournament.

[Sithara007]

@Sithara007 I feel that after all the drama we saw happening for the Asia Cup I’m sure that Pakistan player’s will be more motivated than any other team to win it and organising this series is a positive sign as it’ll improve their performance heading into the Asia Cup. @ThemePen Pakistan should definitely try and experiment as much as they can because with the World Cup also coming they cannot afford to be not prepared for it.

Can't comment on the team morale.. Initially the tournament was scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, but then as a result of opposition from India it was moved to Sri Lanka. This would have definitely had an impact on the morale of the Pak players. But they are in good form, and the real competition starts from super-4 phase onwards by next month. Last time, Pakistan lost the finals against Sri Lanka, despite being favored by gamblers to win the trophy. Hopefully this time they will make up for that lost opportunity and win the tournament.

[jostorres]

I feel that after all the drama we saw happening for the Asia Cup I’m sure that Pakistan player’s will be more motivated than any other team to win it and organising this series is a positive sign as it’ll improve their performance heading into the Asia Cup. @ThemePen Pakistan should definitely try and experiment as much as they can because with the World Cup also coming they cannot afford to be not prepared for it.

I do not think that Pakistan is going to have any change because they have never been ideal side for learning from their mistakes because their setup and all background is never been ideal for any improvement like we have few peoples back in management which are not good and have tag of biased and also create problems just for their own ego so with this all how can anyone think they are going to have changes in coming events.

Asia Cup has never been ideal event for them as well with most chances we will have winner from the Sri Lanka or India and Pakistan is going to be ended with another second spot or just eliminate from the semifinal after this Asia Cup we have no time for the World Cup which is mega event and most chances things will also not good for Pakistan in this event as well.

[cozytrade]

Pakistan has this habit of losing knockout matches after performing so well in the group phase. Remember what happened during Asia Cup 2022? They performed really well initially, but in the end lost to an out of form Sri Lankan side (Pakistan initially lost to India in the group phase, but defeated them during Super-4). Nice to see that they are preparing well for the tournament. And Afghanistan is a team that is constantly improving (despite all the internal issues, such as a freeze on funding from the ICC). 

Yes they have this habit. But I think so they will try to eliminate these things and hope so they will try to their best to come up and they will try to create consistency in performance. And this Afghanistan series is a warp up series for both teams. They both will try to execute their performance and try to learn from mistakes.

As far as I know Pakistan is currently preparing hard to change itself. How far Pakistan have been able to improve their turnaround will only be known when the 3-match ODI series between Afghanistan vs Pakistan begins on August 22. It is expected that Pakistan will be able to present the best tie to the cricket lovers in this series. I have decided to bet for Pakistan team in this ODI series and I am fully prepared to enjoy this series.

[JSRAW]

Asia Cup is coming soon but not seeing any hype from the broadcasters, atm they are busy with useless bilateral series against Ireland. Guess we'll start seeing some promo during the Ireland series.

And 1 good news for Indian fans, there are some reports coming out that Rishab Pant played in a practice match, not sure about the field but he did come to bat.

[GigaBit]

Asia Cup will start from 30 August 2023. But before that we have a series of 3 ODI matches between Afghanistan vs Pakistan which will be started from 22 August. As we all know that Inzmam ul Haqq selected a new squad and they will show their performance in this series. Waiting for this series. And today we are celebrating our Independence day.

Pakistan has mainly organized such a series to test their mettle against Afghanistan and prepare well for the Asia Cup. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan will be playing in the Asia Cup so their bilateral series before the Asia Cup will undoubtedly fill their lack of preparation.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan begins on August 22, but after this series, Pakistan and Afghanistan will not have time to prepare separately for the Asia Cup, so a match against each other will be the best preparation for the two teams.
The Asia Cup is good news for cricket lovers after the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan ends.

The series is going to start on August 22. And I also believe that this is going to be the best preparation for both of them. For Pakistan, I don’t think it is going to be the best preparation. I think it would have been a bit of preparation for Pakistan if they could have played against bigger opponents. But it is what it is. Afghanistan is also not a very bad opponent, to be honest. For Afghanistan, it is definitely going to be a good preparation. Furthermore, dare I opine that Pakistan, fueled by an unwavering determination, shall strive to transcend all expectations within the grand stage of the Asia Cup. After all, they are not going to forget the disrespect of not being able to host the Asia Cup in their country. (the whole Asia Cup tournament)

Had this Asia Cup tournament been held in any country other than Pakistan, Pakistan would never have organized such a bilateral series just before the start of the Asia Cup tournament. While the various teams participating in the Asia Cup tournament are busy planning how to do well in the tournament, Pakistan as the host team is planning a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan right before the Asia Cup. This series between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not as good for Pakistan as it is for Afghanistan as Afghanistan get a chance to play three matches against one of the favorites of the Asia tournament before the start of the tournament which will give them the strength to do well in the Asia Cup tournament.

Different people can clarify their position on this matter in different perspectives. But what I understand is that since they are the host country, they will want to perform at their best in this tournament. From this point of view maybe they can get an advance idea of their current performance before the start of the tournament which we can also think of as a practice series. This series will mark their position for both the teams where they will definitely try to do well. Afghanistan's ODI performance is not very good on the other hand, Pakistan need to clarify what will be their position on the upcoming tournament.

[Insanity]

Pakistan has this habit of losing knockout matches after performing so well in the group phase. Remember what happened during Asia Cup 2022? They performed really well initially, but in the end lost to an out of form Sri Lankan side (Pakistan initially lost to India in the group phase, but defeated them during Super-4). Nice to see that they are preparing well for the tournament. And Afghanistan is a team that is constantly improving (despite all the internal issues, such as a freeze on funding from the ICC). 

Yes they have this habit. But I think so they will try to eliminate these things and hope so they will try to their best to come up and they will try to create consistency in performance. And this Afghanistan series is a warp up series for both teams. They both will try to execute their performance and try to learn from mistakes.

As far as I know Pakistan is currently preparing hard to change itself. How far Pakistan have been able to improve their turnaround will only be known when the 3-match ODI series between Afghanistan vs Pakistan begins on August 22. It is expected that Pakistan will be able to present the best tie to the cricket lovers in this series. I have decided to bet for Pakistan team in this ODI series and I am fully prepared to enjoy this series.

I will tell you that you can bet for any team. But placing bets before the start of the game or match is not at all right. Because many times matches are abandoned due to various reasons. I will tell you that it is much better to bet during the match. And it is also not possible to say how well Pakistan can do in this series.  Pakistan cricket team has left evidence in many previous matches, although they played a bit better in the beginning of the game, they had to return home in a shambles in the last stage of the game.

[Sithara007]

Asia Cup is coming soon but not seeing any hype from the broadcasters, atm they are busy with useless bilateral series against Ireland. Guess we'll start seeing some promo during the Ireland series.

And 1 good news for Indian fans, there are some reports coming out that Rishab Pant played in a practice match, not sure about the field but he did come to bat.

The broadcasters doesn't seem happy about the tournament, and it is understandable. The schedule is messed up. Some of the matches are taking place in Pakistan, and some in Sri Lanka. And this just adds complexity to the logistics for broadcasters. On top of that, too many India vs Pakistan matches are scheduled to happen in the next few months (including one in the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament). BTW, I don't know what India is going to achieve by playing against Ireland. It is going to be a completely one-sided series.

[romero121]

Asia Cup is coming soon but not seeing any hype from the broadcasters, atm they are busy with useless bilateral series against Ireland. Guess we'll start seeing some promo during the Ireland series.

And 1 good news for Indian fans, there are some reports coming out that Rishab Pant played in a practice match, not sure about the field but he did come to bat.

The broadcasters doesn't seem happy about the tournament, and it is understandable. The schedule is messed up. Some of the matches are taking place in Pakistan, and some in Sri Lanka. And this just adds complexity to the logistics for broadcasters. On top of that, too many India vs Pakistan matches are scheduled to happen in the next few months (including one in the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament). BTW, I don't know what India is going to achieve by playing against Ireland. It is going to be a completely one-sided series.

We can't expect this to be one-sided series. If it is an ODI series, then the matches could've been won by India, but with T20 matches played anything could happen. Even the Ireland players are good in chasing targets, against a team like India they'll give the best. T20 match results can change in no time and I believe Ireland will win atleast one match. This isn't going to be one-sided series.

[eaLiTy]

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We can't expect this to be one-sided series. If it is an ODI series, then the matches could've been won by India, but with T20 matches played anything could happen. Even the Ireland players are good in chasing targets, against a team like India they'll give the best. T20 match results can change in no time and I believe Ireland will win atleast one match. This isn't going to be one-sided series.

Since it is T20 then it can be competitive but India does have a good side and they will be struggling against the returning Jasprit Bumrah and really curious how he will be performing after a long gap.

Wish Rinku Singh will get a chance to make his debut as he is deserving to be in the team and hopefully Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue with their impressive form in this series as well.