Ahead of New Zealand Test Afghanistan Captain takes dig at Noida Sports Complex
From September 9-13 Afghanistan cricket team is going to play test match against New Zealand in Greater Noida. The Afghan team started there one week preparatory camp atthe Noida Sports Complex. According to a news report the start of their practice was far from ideal. Heavy rain in the Delhi NCR on Thursday meant that the Afghans had a hard time in training properly.
The report said that the practice pitch was flooded and the ground staff used two table fans to dry the ground. The report further mentioned that there are no super-soppers or covers to protect the 30-yard circle. In fact, the bowling coach of Afghanistan Hamid Hasan had trouble finding a 10-yard spot with less dampness.
Afghanistan captain HashmatullahShahidi took a sly dig at the facilities. Shahidi was quoted as saying , “Boys, we should have brought our swim gear. No way we are going to play here. Good place to swim.”
The captain then told the officials and said in Hindi: “Sir hum logo koaadathai, but New Zealand waalonkokyajawaab doge.”