NSW target Afridi

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NSW target Afridi
Topic Started: Jun 23 2009, 02:50 AM (403 Views)
alien	Jun 23 2009, 02:50 AM Post #1
ftw Posts: 16,445 Group: Full Member Member #740 Joined: 14 October 2006	DYNAMIC Pakistani batsman Shahid Afridi will be targeted as NSW's foreign import for next season's domestic Twenty20 competition, after leading his country to glory in England. NSW will approach Afridi to join their ranks with the intention of qualifying him for the lucrative Champions League Twenty20 tournament in 2010, but he could also be used in the Sheffield Shield. Afridi, 29, guided Pakistan to their first major cricket title in 17 years when they defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the World Twenty20 final at Lord's on Sunday. Afridi smashed an unbeaten 54 off 40 balls, his second consecutive half-century, to confirm his reputation as a big-match performer. A Cricket NSW official said Afridi would bring experience and significant ability to the Blues, and the big-hitting star would also be considered for first-class and one-day games. "He is clearly one of the world's best Twenty20 players, but also he would be a valuable addition to our dressing room, our young players would learn a lot from him," the official said. "We would certainly consider if he could be used for other formats." If the deal transpires, Afridi would become one of the highest-profile players to join an Australian side, and it would follow NSW's selection of Kiwi Brendon McCullum for last season's Big Bash final against Victoria. Afridi would be enticed by the prospect of acclimatising to Australian conditions before Pakistan's Test and one-day series against Ricky Ponting's team from December 26 to February 5. Due to the threat of terrorism in Pakistan, their national team has been left with a scant fixture list - having to organise all home games abroad. They have no tour games between August 12 - a Twenty20 clash in Sri Lanka - and the Boxing Day clash at the MCG, although they will be involved in the two-week ICC Champions Trophy tournament in South Africa from September 24 to October 5. It leaves an opportunity for Afridi to represent NSW in all three formats. In a memorandum of understanding, Cricket Australia announced an extra $50,000 for states to lure overseas players. It hopes to raise the profile of the Australian tournament as the IPL and Champions League take ascendancy. Afridi would heighten interest in the Big Bash if he played. Regarded as the world's most attacking batsman, he scored 129 runs in his final three innings at the World Cup with a strike rate of 148.27 and was the force behind Pakistan's victory. "Afridi knows he's a great cricketer, his captain, Younis Khan, said, "He's a match-winner and he's been fantastic for us." NSW qualified for the Champions League to be played in India from October 8 to 23 , a tournament with a $US6m ($7.45m) prize pool involving the world's top 12 domestic teams. Afridi could not qualify for this year's Champions League because he did not help NSW qualify. :yeah:



leaguegod	Jun 23 2009, 02:54 AM Post #2
Back2Back Posts: 39,461 Group: Global Moderator Member #235 Joined: 16 May 2006	LK will be pleased



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 03:00 AM Post #3
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	LMAO Watto, McCullum, Afridi possibly going to NSW.. kind of weird since LK bags em Why is it NSW the only state that is looking at these players...are they the only ones with money? :S



LionKing	Jun 23 2009, 04:59 AM Post #4
Full House Posts: 10,475 Group: Full Member Member #366 Joined: 28 June 2006	Laurzz Jun 23 2009, 03:00 AM LMAO Watto, McCullum, Afridi possibly going to NSW.. kind of weird since LK bags em Why is it NSW the only state that is looking at these players...are they the only ones with money? :S Only Watto I bag. he doesnt cost a cent. Looks like he has fallen over again in England :laughing: Boom Boom will be okay for the T20 stuff because he cant boom boom anymore in the other formats. I havent been on the McCullum bagging wagon on here. The other states will all get imports for the t20 games no doubt.



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 05:12 AM Post #5
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	LionKing Jun 23 2009, 04:59 AM The other states will all get imports for the t20 games no doubt. Good. This is really odd but i always picture Gayle to be a Vic... he would suit perfectly in the navy blue and idk why. :unsure: :laury: Afridi would be valuable in OD's as well.. but yea not FC.. and you don't want intl playing in our comp. anyway



LionKing	Jun 23 2009, 05:36 AM Post #6
Full House Posts: 10,475 Group: Full Member Member #366 Joined: 28 June 2006	Laurzz Jun 23 2009, 05:12 AM LionKing Jun 23 2009, 04:59 AM The other states will all get imports for the t20 games no doubt. Good. This is really odd but i always picture Gayle to be a Vic... he would suit perfectly in the navy blue and idk why. :unsure: :laury: Afridi would be valuable in OD's as well.. but yea not FC.. and you don't want intl playing in our comp. anyway C'mon Laurie, not you as well for supporting teams on the basis of the colours they wear.



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 05:37 AM Post #7
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	:laughing: initially i thought u meant black mixed well with navy blue or something.



Deleted User	Jun 23 2009, 09:12 AM Post #8
Deleted User	D Bravo going to the Vics, reported on foxsports
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LionKing	Jun 23 2009, 09:52 AM Post #9
Full House Posts: 10,475 Group: Full Member Member #366 Joined: 28 June 2006	Looks like the Vics also spoke to Chris Gayle and Chucky about signing up.



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 10:07 AM Post #10
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	Leemann Jun 23 2009, 09:12 AM D Bravo going to the Vics, reported on foxsports :drool: i imagined that too tbh :drool:



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 10:07 AM Post #11
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	LionKing Jun 23 2009, 09:52 AM Looks like the Vics also spoke to Chris Gayle and Chucky about signing up. COME TO PAPA I wouldnt mind chucky as well pretty funny, our beloved Warney...... < Murali :agree: :unsure: :shocked: frothing right now tbh



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 10:08 AM Post #12
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	Posted Image ^_^ Posted Image nice bouncer dude Edited by Mao, Jun 23 2009, 10:10 AM.



maxpower	Jun 23 2009, 10:09 AM Post #13
High Card Posts: 748 Group: Full Member Member #1,052 Joined: 12 June 2007	i think its good that states are targeting overseas players



Mao	Jun 23 2009, 10:11 AM Post #14
Hyper Beam, Thunder, Dragon Rage, Ice Beam Posts: 52,673 Group: Full Member Member #306 Joined: 27 June 2006	http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25679920-5014023,00.html YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA YAYAYAYAYAY



LionKing	Jun 23 2009, 10:14 AM Post #15
Full House Posts: 10,475 Group: Full Member Member #366 Joined: 28 June 2006	Be great now if Murali went to Qld.



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