Afridi plans double-wicket tourney in Pakistan

[Shahzebayub]

to get international cricket back to Pakistan, former captain Shahid Afridi is thinking of organising a double-wicket competition, involving players from different countries, in the country.
"When I was in Australia playing in the Big Bash tournament, I spoke to number of top players from different countries to get their feedback on whether they would be interested in traveling to Pakistan for a double wicket competition," Afridi said.
The flamboyant all-rounder said he hadtried to convince the players that why it was so important for international cricket to be played in Pakistan and the response he had got from many players was positive.
"That is why now I am seriously planning to organise a double wicket competition with foreign players in a befitting manner but dates and venueswill be decided later," he said.
"New Zealand`s former captain Daniel Vettori, West Indian Chris Gayle and some Australian players were among those with whom I discussed this proposal and they expressed great interest in it and in playing in Pakistan," Afridi added.
No Test playing nation has visited Pakistan since March, 2009 when militants attacked the Sri Lankan team inLahore killing six Pakistani policemen and a van driver and wounding some of the visiting players.

[sarmadsl]

great news

[deviously~fading~away]

WOW. Say what you may of this man but one thing is for sure, in heart & soul he loves Pakistan!

[PB]

That would be amazing. Hopefuly its broadcasted.

[Cover Drive]

If he manages to hold a such event and lures international players and get them to Pakistan then man has done a brilliant job.

There is a big difference in saying and doing, I will wait for him to do this first.

[Warfare]

What is a "double-wicket" tourney?

[Pakhtoon_Rules]

Atleast his intentions are right. Hopefully he will do it as well.

[12cavalry]

If I remember correctly we use to have a double wicket tournament in Pakistan.

[hhhhdmt]

Good on Afridi for trying but i seriously doubt anyone (except Bangla) is going to be touring pakistan anytime soon. It may happen after another 5-7 years but its unlikely the happen prior to that. Players will be reluctant (and you cannot blame them after what happened to sri lanks) and the cricketing boards from different countries may advise against this.

[Shahzebayub]

Double wicket mean two players per team both bat and bowl if anyone out he again play but some scores cut as a result all team players field

[The_Real_Deal]

with all due respect and credit, its not going to possible anytime soon.

no boards from international players will issue a NOC.

good idea, but maybe leave till later later on...

[Desire]

can afridi or any cricketer do that? isnt it pcb that runs cricket in pakistan??

[RehanG]

Originally Posted by deviously~fading~away wow. Say what you may of this man but one thing is for sure, in heart & soul he loves pakistan!

$ $ $

[shahrukh619]

Nope. Any foreign team or player travelling to Pak is a bad idea. Not safe for foreign teams and players.

Be it a double wicket tourney(individual players) or a Bangladesh tour, not good idea.

If anything goes wrong, some player gets killed this time, then Pak we won't see a single player travelling to Pak for the next 10-15 years.

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by The_Real_Deal with all due respect and credit, its not going to possible anytime soon. no boards from international players will issue a NOC. good idea, but maybe leave till later later on...

Exactly! Afridi probably forgot about NOC. Even after that Hampshire jhaggara.....Koi baat nahi

[0tt0man]

I actually used to enjoy the double-wicket tournaments we used to host a long time back. The Afridi-Wasim partnership were guaranteed winners.

It's fun cricket you know.

[shahrukh619]

double-wicket matches are still played as practise games for T20

[Love Pakistan]

Can someone explain what a "double wicket" match is? Whats the format?

[zaid65]

Originally Posted by RehanG $ $ $

Exactly!!

From pajama cricket, he quickly moving to "chaddi" cricket.

International cricket in Pakistan cannot resume unless the condition of the region would improve. You bring Bangkadesh, double wicket , single wicket, .... White teams and Indian team is not going to come unless there is a peace and end of violence in the country.

[Proud To Be A Pakistani]

Well if he can really make it happen, would be great job for his nation.

[anakwalajinn]

Originally Posted by zaid65 Exactly!! From pajama cricket, he quickly moving to "chaddi" cricket. International cricket in Pakistan cannot resume unless the condition of the region would improve. You bring Bangkadesh, double wicket , single wicket, .... White teams and Indian team is not going to come unless there is a peace and end of violence in the country.

1. Opening a thread about
2. Scrolling down to find zaid65's comment
3. Yes, there it is

[najam2007]

Originally Posted by Cover Drive If he manages to hold a such event and lures international players and get them to Pakistan then man has done a brilliant job. There is a big difference in saying and doing, I will wait for him to do this first.

you are absolutely right about that !!!!!!!!!!!

[ddss]

Okay good intent but still no.

[Zohaib Shah]

Afridi has been in the limelight this whole series. It doesn't matter what its about he is still there. But right now I am enjoying Ajmal more.

As for the thread. Its good that hes trying to get people to Pakistan but it just seems like a dream to see em there. It feels too good to be true to be honest.

[w8in_4_0402]

Originally Posted by shahrukh619 Nope. Any foreign team or player travelling to Pak is a bad idea. Not safe for foreign teams and players. Be it a double wicket tourney(individual players) or a Bangladesh tour, not good idea. If anything goes wrong, some player gets killed this time, then Pak we won't see a single player travelling to Pak for the next 10-15 years.

Im sure if thy try they can provide sufficient security. Players don't have t come for long series it could be just few T20 games like a 4 game series. Pakistani crowd deserves to see their players also deserve t be able to ply at hone in front of their family and friends.

[doctordamor]

som of afridi haters are really pathetic, his idea might not become realty atleast he is trying to do something positive unlike his haters sitting at home and trolling on forums.

[Square Drive]

Wish you the best boom boom!

[Mcgrath]

Good luck getting any international players to visit, Pakistan need Bangladesh to come first and if that goes fine then there is some chance of international teams visiting Pakistan in 3/4 years.

[zaid65]

Originally Posted by doctordamor som of afridi haters are really pathetic, his idea might not become realty atleast he is trying to do something positive unlike his haters sitting at home and trolling on forums.

Yes he always comes up with the idea to help the country( but making money for his own pocket).

I am sure he is in talks with the Geo TV to cash it out as a joint venture.

Asif Zardari and Nawaz sharif also claims that they are helping the country.

As a businessman, I know where he going and what are his intentions are and what country means for these people.

PS: Since he came back, two days, two interviews

[khalil1986]

Originally Posted by anakwalajinn 1. Opening a thread about 2. Scrolling down to find zaid65's comment 3. Yes, there it is

LOL he is pathetic I myself only clicked on to this thread to see if he had commented.

[Looney]

does not mind playing in Pakistan either , GET HIM

[hasanmehmoodkhan]

wow mashallah thats great

[fareedymohammad]

Will it be possible?
http://cricketnext.in.com/news/afrid.../63380-13.html


i remember there was a tournament when wasim and afridi won

[smoothcriminal]

I remember the first one ever in 1997 I believe with Afridi and Aqib Javed. I went to the final of the double wicket tournament and I believe our opponent was South Africa? Man it was so long ago I dont even remember who the two players were that represented South Africa. I remember going to the final as a little kid at Gaddafi stadium. Memories. That was a time when Pakistan was relatively safe and teams used to come regularly to play international cricket!

I remember for a fact that the 2nd double wicket tournament's final was between Pakistan and New Zealand. Chris Harris and Nathan Astle represented New Zealand, and the match went down to the wire.

After that the tournament lost its charm with God knows how many Pakistan teams in one competition.

EDIT: Found the aritcle! http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/72831.html I was there that day =)

[najam2007]

if he is doing for the counrty then its a good step and will be the great job which might put him to sky ....if this worked out good as benifit to bring intl players back to pak and play cricket.

[cricmylife]

loved them!

[saeedhk]

Gooood

[ninjafirstslip]

Running his mouth seems more plausible. I'll believe it when I see it.

[Desi]

too soon me thinks