The future is not sure to wait at home, Afghanistan faces Scotland – a team that wants to prove that they can handle the big stage of the Afghan man from a war-hit area, with clouds of uncertainty that hang heavily in their future, landing in the UAE on October 6 with The dream of unite to bring some excitement and concessions to his people who have been abandoned to overcome the Taliban invasion since August.
In short, practice but not on determination, talents and willingness they want to make their time in the field in the number of T20 World Cups.
On Monday night they took Scotland who returned in the 12s opening contest.
Two teams in terms of cricket culture, preparation, and skill sets are the same different from lime and cheese.
On the one hand was a talented Afghan unit led by Mohammed experienced prophets, on the other hand was a Scottish man, who was in a dream of running on the international stage.
Before this edition of the T20 Showpiece, Scotland has won a match that is not important to Hong Kong five years ago, which is their first victory in 21 matches since they made their first appearance in the tournament in 2007.
Although cricket in the country returned to 225 Years, their performances on the international stage, since getting the ICC membership in 1994 have been on the best tokens.
But in 2021, a group of most part-time cricketers and full-time professionals from different fields have increased phenomenally.
They entered the Super League at the strength of three consecutive wins against Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea and Oman in qualifying to create history in a country where Cricket was still in the period of growth.
In the past they came very closely by qualifying for the main World Cup but very short event.
But this time, armed with experience and developing with self-confidence they have covered extraordinary distances in their cricket journey.
Before the start of the competition, their experienced captain, Kyle Coetzer has pointed to trust as their greatest strength.
“We have skills along with bats, balls and in the field but I think our greatest strength is our belief.
As a team, as a country, we truly believe now that we are able to play on the world stage and in the World Cup, become the main strength We as a team are confidence, “Scottish born in South Africa 27 years was quoted by ICC.
The Scottish team works tirelessly in run-up for competition with exposure to matches, training and the fitness regime to be their main focus.
In sharp contrast, traveling from Afghanistan to UAE itself has become a difficult task for the Afghan cricket team.
Given the political chaos in the country, except players who appear in the Indian Premier League, the rest of this package was short at the match training.
In the buildup of the tournament they also had to deal with the controversy of Spin Ace Rashid Khan backwards as captain’s clock after being named after leading in the UAE.
Even so, the conditions are full of turmoil, over the years, grit, determination and deception of the players, especially spinners, have produced the Afghan team surprisingly some of the best in this business.
This time too, they are interested in taking a desert with a storm.
While both teams come to matches with the same size of trust, goals, and hunger to succeed, it is difficult to ignore the gap in talent.
Both teams are familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of others who face each other on many occasions.
While Scotland has done it very well in qualifications, they will face the descendants of Bowler Spin Afghanistan.
Afghanistan has many aces on their sleeves, especially pitches that are slower supporting their rough wealth led by Rashid.
The Prophet and Mujeeb Young Ur Rahman offer the potential for spin attacks.
The opening of Hazratullah Zazai and Mohammad Shahzad formed the core of their batting structure with Najibullah Zadran and the Prophet became the core strength of the Central Order.
The new ball couple Bradley Wheal and Josh Davey along with Spinner Spinner Left Watt Watt from Fulcrum of Scotland’s Bowling Attack.
Most of their batting hopes will rest on experienced shoulders Richard Berrington, Calum Macleod and Coetzer.
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan took Scotland
