IND vs AFG: Phil Simmons makes a big statement on fasting and Ramadan

Simmons talked about the nerve that is required by the Afghanistan boys to take on the mighty Indians at their home soil.

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The former Windies batsman Phil Simmons, who is currently the coach of the Afghanistan National team has talked about how the team is preparing for the huge Test series against India. Simmons believes that the emotion of playing Test cricket has not kicked in for the Afghanistan players, despite the team winning the ICC Inter-Continental Cup twice.

The Afghan coach also said how difficult it was for him to make the boys understand the toughness of a Test compared to the 4-day Cricket they have played. Simmons is putting all of his efforts into making the boys learn the patience, understand the technique required for playing the longest format in Cricket.

He said that the players would realize the importance of the Test match after they have played it, “After the first Test match, they will know this level is so much higher and what they need to do to get to that level,” said Simmons of the intensity required in Test Cricket as quoted by News 18.

Further, Simmons talked about the nerve that is required by the Afghanistan boys to take on the mighty Indians at their home soil, “The emotions will hit them when they get to Bangalore. But I think they can handle the nerves. We have seen in the last five to six years that they have stepped up in every format that they have played.” Simmons said the players will have to become mentally much tougher to succeed in Tests.

Fasting is hard on the players

The away side are preparing for two high-intensity battles while fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. The West Indian called fasting ‘hard’ and said that he respects the team’s culture during the holy month.

“I was with them with last year also. I have kept fast a couple of times so I understand how difficult it is. Their culture is something is they live with day in and day out. It is not the first time that they have played during Ramadan. It is their choice and I respect that,” Simmons concluded.

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