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Afghanistan not favorites to win WC qualifier, insists coach Phil Simmons

By Surendra Kumar September 09, 2018 • 12:19 PM View: 7757

Bulawayo (Zimbabwe), March 3 (CRICKETNMORE) - In spite of impressive performances recently, Afghanistan chief coach Phil Simmons on Saturday dismissed that they are the favourites to win the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier, beginning on Sunday.

Top two teams in the qualifier will complete the 10-team line-up for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup, to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.

TAGS Afghanistan Cricket Team ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 Phil Simmons

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