2nd biggest cricket tournament after the World Cup is starting in just a few days. Interesting tournament.
Pakistan are the new #1 ODI side...this means anything less than a final will be a failure. Will be interesting to see how they go about their business.
India are always favorites, and with the return of Bumrah, Iyer, and others they are at full strength for the first time in a loooong time.
Bangladesh are missing a couple key players (Tamim and Ebadot) but won't worry unless they miss the World Cup as well. The Final is their target.
Afghanistan are always threatening and will use this tournament to work out the right combinations to use. Batting is far improved now.
Sri Lanka are also missing a couple of stalwarts but even with them, its hard to see them push for a top 2 finish.
Regardless, there are a lot of exciting players on all 5 squads and it will be intresting to see how the WC tune up goes.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.
Haha the reserve day only for pak vs india. Hilarious
At least the authorities are transparent with their motives.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
I liked it when India were plucky underdogs back in the 90s. The entire cricket universe revolving around India has not been good for the game.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Disappointing Asia Cup for BD, but we’ll take finishing ahead of Pakistan despite losing to them haha.
Decent win vs India minus Tamim, Mushy, Shanto, Taskin, Hasan, Shoriful, and Ebadat (all first XI players for us). Will be good for momentum.
We’ve named a total A team plus Tamim and Mahmudullah for the NZ series (who have also picked an A team + Boult and Ferguson). Really hope we give leggie Rishad Hossain his ODI cap. We need to develop wrist spinners even if they aren’t all that great.
Bangladesh cricket fanatic, observer of all others.