Afghanistan To Tour Pakistan

   Afghanistan are to play three one-day games against a Pakistan 'A' team 
later this month and become the first international team to tour the 
country following the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team covoy in 
Lahore in March 2009.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have confirmed that the three 
50-over matches will be played in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad 
on 25th, 27th and 29th May.

Full story: http://www.cricketworld.com/afghanistan-to-tour-pakistan-later-this-month/27799.htm

At this point, I'd just like to share with you what I wrote in April 2009 in an editorial for the magazine:

"Congratulations are also due to Afghanistan, who have earned themselves ODI status for the next 4 years, and they confirmed that on the same day that the ICC made the only decision they could have done, taking 2011 World Cup matches out of Pakistan. Given that there are no international grounds in Afghanistan, maybe, just maybe, they will become the first team to play in Pakistan since the tragedy."

It has been noted that I should put my money where my mouth is!

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-JP- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Manager Joined: 21 January 2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6232	Post Options Post Reply Quote -JP- Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Afghanistan To Tour Pakistan Posted: 10 May 2011 at 12:46pm
	Afghanistan are to play three one-day games against a Pakistan 'A' team later this month and become the first international team to tour the country following the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team covoy in Lahore in March 2009. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have confirmed that the three 50-over matches will be played in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad on 25th, 27th and 29th May. Full story: http://www.cricketworld.com/afghanistan-to-tour-pakistan-later-this-month/27799.htm At this point, I'd just like to share with you what I wrote in April 2009 in an editorial for the magazine: "Congratulations are also due to Afghanistan, who have earned themselves ODI status for the next 4 years, and they confirmed that on the same day that the ICC made the only decision they could have done, taking 2011 World Cup matches out of Pakistan. Given that there are no international grounds in Afghanistan, maybe, just maybe, they will become the first team to play in Pakistan since the tragedy." It has been noted that I should put my money where my mouth is!

sam_ahmed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Middle-Order Batsman Joined: 27 November 2007 Location: India Online Status: Offline Posts: 4363	Post Options Post Reply Quote sam_ahmed Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 2011 at 4:59pm
	:) Good thinking there JP! wishing the Afghan boys and Pakistan A team all the very best for the series.
	God is a better planner... so whenever u'r plan fails, cheer up... God has a better plan for you!

zuhair_abbasi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Number 3 Batsman Joined: 19 December 2006 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 6202	Post Options Post Reply Quote zuhair_abbasi Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2011 at 7:06am
	I would love to see the Afghan team win. And they do have a strong chance as wlel. Good luck. I will be travelling to see one of the game at least, probably the Abbottabad one.

spin wizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Opening Bowler The world�s next great spinner Joined: 21 January 2006 Location: Saint Vincent Online Status: Offline Posts: 9453	Post Options Post Reply Quote spin wizard Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2011 at 4:10am
	Battle of the neighbours! Can this be another tense rivalry like that of India and Pakistan? Time will tell. I'm happy for the Afghan boys though!
	In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.

susan11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Trialist Joined: 12 May 2011 Location: China Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote susan11 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 2011 at 4:31am
	I also would love to see the Afghan team win