The International Cricket Thread 2018

[PaulWinch again]

Good to see Afghanistan doing well, some real talents in that side.

On a separate note I’m really interested to see the Test squad for Sri Lanka. It’s a real opportunity to look forward, particularly in the bowling.

[cdbearsfan]

Afghanistan tied with India. Even though India were all out and the Afghans only lost eight wickets, so they should be the winners really.

Disappointingly the ICC haven't arranged any games for them for the next six months. They don't give one solitary shit about developing the game outside its traditional nations.

[tomd2103]

Afghanistan tied with India. Even though India were all out and the Afghans only lost eight wickets, so they should be the winners really.

Disappointingly the ICC haven't arranged any games for them for the next six months. They don't give one solitary shit about developing the game outside its traditional nations.

I can't admit to following their progress too closely, but do they play games at home?  I'm guessing taking the established test playing nations there would be a security risk, which must hamper the ICC in arranging fixtures for them.

[PGW]

UAE I think

[cdbearsfan]

No, they play in the UAE. Their lack of matches has nothing to do with the security arrangements. Ireland and Scotland are similarly ignored by the ICC, and the decision to reduce to 10 teams in the World Cup is a disgrace, as is their continued policy of ignoring the Olympics. Only Indian TV money (and to a lesser degree the wishes of Australia and England) are taken into account.

[tomd2103]

No, they play in the UAE. Their lack of matches has nothing to do with the security arrangements. Ireland and Scotland are similarly ignored by the ICC, and the decision to reduce to 10 teams in the World Cup is a disgrace, as is their continued policy of ignoring the Olympics. Only Indian TV money (and to a lesser degree the wishes of Australia and England) are taken into account.

As with everything, I guess money talks.  Putting on games that are going to be watched by a few thousand in the UAE, Dublin or Edinburgh and by a small TV audience aren't really going to be a priority to the ICC.  Agree about the World Cup mate, I don't think it would be too weakened by having 16 teams in it to be honest.   

[paul_e]

No, they play in the UAE. Their lack of matches has nothing to do with the security arrangements. Ireland and Scotland are similarly ignored by the ICC, and the decision to reduce to 10 teams in the World Cup is a disgrace, as is their continued policy of ignoring the Olympics. Only Indian TV money (and to a lesser degree the wishes of Australia and England) are taken into account.

As with everything, I guess money talks.  Putting on games that are going to be watched by a few thousand in the UAE, Dublin or Edinburgh and by a small TV audience aren't really going to be a priority to the ICC.  Agree about the World Cup mate, I don't think it would be too weakened by having 16 teams in it to be honest.   

Reducing the numbers in the world cup was a pathetic decision, it's just so typically short-sighted. The attitude of the ICC to smaller nations is a big part of the reason why cricket struggles to make much headway outside it's traditional countries.

[UK Redsox]

Prithvi Shaw scores century on Test debut

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45744341

[tomd2103]

ODIs in Sri Lanka start this week and in turn, so does our preparation for the World Cup next summer.  With that in mind, I think it will be a useful series for us to get the opportunity to try and get big totals against spin, which is something we do struggle with.   

[Richard]

If the rain relents we might see 2 Warwickshire players opening the bowling for England later, has that happened before I wonder ?

[jcsutv]

Great to see the AVFC flag in Sri Lanka

[tomd2103]

Woakes and Stone bowled really well earlier on.  Stone looked really good considering it was his first bowl in international cricket.

[Dave P]

Did well our two didn’t they? Was trying to think of the last Warwickshire fast bowler to play for England. Not counting Woakes as an all rounder. Ed Giddings?

[taylorsworkrate]

Boyd Rankin

[Dave P]

Boyd Rankin

Of course. Associate him more with Ireland but forgot he played for England.