Afghan Cricket Blog

  Asia Cup opened up in style when Afghanistan bamboozled Sri Lanka by winning the tournament opener by 8 wickets. The foundation of the match was set up by Fazalhaq Farooqi, who along with the Afghani spinners never allowed Sri Lanka to counter attack. With Sri Lanka managing to score just 105 runs, Afghanistan made sure to chase down the target in 10.1 overs. The Power Play The Afghan campaign was started by left arm pace bowler, Fazalhaq Farooqi who kept getting swing off the pitch. Farooqi would bowl two outswing deliveries to the left hander, Kusal Mendis, who would than be surprised with an inswing delivery which went on to hit the pads straight. With the on field umpire being reluctant, captain Nabi reviewed and the decision which was reversed. Charith Asalanka would come to bat only for Farooqi to bowl an inswing to the right hander which hit the pads and this time the umpire was confident that it was out. Naveen ul Haq would than also pick up the wicket of Pathum Nissanka ...