How other sides are shaping up before the World Cup Qualifiers 2018
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:22 am
Full Members & Associate nations have began to make their squad strong enough for the upcomming 10 teams World Cup Qualifiers 2018 to be held in Zimbabwe
Windies :
Chris Gayle & Samuels already made come backs in odis against England after the board have come partial settlement with the seniors. Now they hope return of Dwayne Bravo, Pollard, Darren Bravo & Sunil Narine in upcomming tour of New Zeland for the odis, the tour that will mark preparation for Windies for the qualifiers.
Netherlands :
Boosted by the return of star allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate
Next target will definately be Alexei Kervezee from Worcestershire and Tom Cooper, that makes their middle order strong with an explosive openning duo of Stephan Myburg & Wesley Barresi and also a lower order that involve experience Van der Merwe & Shane Snater
Ireland :
The team which has settled and strong batting line up but with weak bowling. Irish management have managed to bring back tall impressive fast bowler Boyd Rankin from England folds, will definately make an impact. Among the fringe players, they have got an indian origin lower order hard hitting allrounder Shimi Singh and with Jacob Mulder & Peter Chase, Ireland looks an impact side.
Scotland :
Return of star batsman and once ICC Associate player of the year Preston Mommsen and getting Davey & Evans back after they had worries representing county and Koplak deal will certainly add values to the team and they can surprise the best sides in their day.
Zimbabwe :
Much waited return of Taylor and Jarvis already happened, now they needs to get settled at the international arena. Zimbabwe had done well in the shorter formats and at home they are definately going to be strong. Come back of Brian Vitoti could add variety to the attack
Afghanistan :
The team which has high expectation for the qualification. Team is packed with talents and nearly every individual players are capable of hitting the bowl hard. Bowling has also too much variety, experience and magic. Problem for Afghanistan will definately be the combination and pressure of doing well, as this team has got massive achievement within small time.
Return of Mohammad Shehzad, will boost this side as he is capable of taking the game away within few small time with an aggressive instinct. Some highly skilled youths like Mujib are also expected to make into the side after Afghsnistan Under 19 surprised the world, with their maiden Youth Asia Cup Trophy 2017 that included youths of top asian giants in cricket
Papua New Guinea :
Unpredictable Side, some top skills are there in form of Assad Vala, Vani Morea and bowlers in form of Chad Soper, Mahuru Dai, recently struggled against Scotland in UAE but has the ability to beat top teams.
Hong Kong :
Another asian side with lots of promise. Popular domestic Tournaments like Hong Kong Sixes and Hong Kong T20 Blitz has improved their game. Jamie Atkinson, Babar Hayat,
Tanwir Afzal are some notable names, all that they need is return of star allrounder Irfan Ahmed, they have finished among top 4 in the ICC World Cricket League 205-17 and are expected to do well.
Windies :
Chris Gayle & Samuels already made come backs in odis against England after the board have come partial settlement with the seniors. Now they hope return of Dwayne Bravo, Pollard, Darren Bravo & Sunil Narine in upcomming tour of New Zeland for the odis, the tour that will mark preparation for Windies for the qualifiers.
Netherlands :
Boosted by the return of star allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate
Next target will definately be Alexei Kervezee from Worcestershire and Tom Cooper, that makes their middle order strong with an explosive openning duo of Stephan Myburg & Wesley Barresi and also a lower order that involve experience Van der Merwe & Shane Snater
Ireland :
The team which has settled and strong batting line up but with weak bowling. Irish management have managed to bring back tall impressive fast bowler Boyd Rankin from England folds, will definately make an impact. Among the fringe players, they have got an indian origin lower order hard hitting allrounder Shimi Singh and with Jacob Mulder & Peter Chase, Ireland looks an impact side.
Scotland :
Return of star batsman and once ICC Associate player of the year Preston Mommsen and getting Davey & Evans back after they had worries representing county and Koplak deal will certainly add values to the team and they can surprise the best sides in their day.
Zimbabwe :
Much waited return of Taylor and Jarvis already happened, now they needs to get settled at the international arena. Zimbabwe had done well in the shorter formats and at home they are definately going to be strong. Come back of Brian Vitoti could add variety to the attack
Afghanistan :
The team which has high expectation for the qualification. Team is packed with talents and nearly every individual players are capable of hitting the bowl hard. Bowling has also too much variety, experience and magic. Problem for Afghanistan will definately be the combination and pressure of doing well, as this team has got massive achievement within small time.
Return of Mohammad Shehzad, will boost this side as he is capable of taking the game away within few small time with an aggressive instinct. Some highly skilled youths like Mujib are also expected to make into the side after Afghsnistan Under 19 surprised the world, with their maiden Youth Asia Cup Trophy 2017 that included youths of top asian giants in cricket
Papua New Guinea :
Unpredictable Side, some top skills are there in form of Assad Vala, Vani Morea and bowlers in form of Chad Soper, Mahuru Dai, recently struggled against Scotland in UAE but has the ability to beat top teams.
Hong Kong :
Another asian side with lots of promise. Popular domestic Tournaments like Hong Kong Sixes and Hong Kong T20 Blitz has improved their game. Jamie Atkinson, Babar Hayat,
Tanwir Afzal are some notable names, all that they need is return of star allrounder Irfan Ahmed, they have finished among top 4 in the ICC World Cricket League 205-17 and are expected to do well.