To be sure, tis Shahid O�Fridi, begorrah!

Shahid Afridi has been named as Ireland's second overseas player for the 2006 season following the withdrawal of Abdul Razzaq. Afridi will join the Irish squad in time for their opening C&G Trophy match against Hampshire, at Clontarf, on April 23.

Razzaq pulled out of his deal at the last minute, saying that he wanted
time to prepare for Pakistan's tour of England. It left Ireland needing
to move quickly for a replacement and they have found an ideal option.

Afridi has found a new level of consistency
over the last year, cumulating in back-to-back centuries in the recent
series against India. He still holds the record for the fastest one-day
century - 37 balls against Sri Lanka in 1996 - and has a strike rate of over a 100 from 219 ODIs.

His brisk legspin will also provide a wicket-taking option for Ireland
and he will be able to form a double spin attack with fellow Pakistani,
Saqlain Mushtaq.

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What a great signing for the Irish side, that will
certainly have a few worried bowlers among the English sides facing
them in the C & G Trophy

Edited by Clobber

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Clobber Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 03 January 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8838	Post Options Post Reply Quote Clobber Report Post Quote Reply Topic: To be sure, tis Shahid O�Fridi, begorrah! Posted: 09 March 2006 at 4:18pm
	Shahid Afridi has been named as Ireland's second overseas player for the 2006 season following the withdrawal of Abdul Razzaq. Afridi will join the Irish squad in time for their opening C&G Trophy match against Hampshire, at Clontarf, on April 23. Razzaq pulled out of his deal at the last minute, saying that he wanted time to prepare for Pakistan's tour of England. It left Ireland needing to move quickly for a replacement and they have found an ideal option. Afridi has found a new level of consistency over the last year, cumulating in back-to-back centuries in the recent series against India. He still holds the record for the fastest one-day century - 37 balls against Sri Lanka in 1996 - and has a strike rate of over a 100 from 219 ODIs. His brisk legspin will also provide a wicket-taking option for Ireland and he will be able to form a double spin attack with fellow Pakistani, Saqlain Mushtaq. __________________________________________________________ What a great signing for the Irish side, that will certainly have a few worried bowlers among the English sides facing them in the C & G Trophy Edited by Clobber

Sledger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Dickenson can marry my mother-in-law ! Joined: 08 August 2005 Location: South Africa Online Status: Offline Posts: 15694	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sledger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2006 at 5:47am
	Smart move by the Irish and Afridi! With Pakistan's tour of England coming up , the practice in the local conditions can only be useful to the man. Many cricket followers will be watching his progress , not least the current English bowlers!
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shan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper Joined: 30 December 2005 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 1324	Post Options Post Reply Quote shan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2006 at 6:34am
	Right'o! Good for Irland and even better for Pakistan, who are having a tour of England after ending their battle with Sri Lanka. Good luck Afridi!!!! and his good luck will definately complement Irish good luck as well.
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Sledger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Dickenson can marry my mother-in-law ! Joined: 08 August 2005 Location: South Africa Online Status: Offline Posts: 15694	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sledger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2006 at 7:22am
	It must be said that the Irish aren't real cricket fanatics , Gaelic Football , Hurling and Rugby all have a greater following. But if anything can raise the profile of cricket in the country I can't think of anything better than a couple of typical Afridi centuries!
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shan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Wicket-Keeper Joined: 30 December 2005 Location: Pakistan Online Status: Offline Posts: 1324	Post Options Post Reply Quote shan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2006 at 7:54am
	Yes, I know that cricket is not a first sports of any of the European countries. They really love football. But may be some fabulous hitting form Afridi can promote this game to some extent. Edited by shan
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ANIL KUMBLE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Opening Bowler 7000 test wickets Joined: 16 December 2005 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 8043	Post Options Post Reply Quote ANIL KUMBLE Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 March 2006 at 5:35pm
	some big afridi hitting will certainly entertain the crowd
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