Two years is a long time to spend in the international freezer, so paceman Ben Hilfenhaus is keen to stake his claim on the sun-baked pitches of the Middle East when Australia take on Pakistan.
Aiden Blizzard enhanced his reputation as a belligerent batsman as his unbeaten 78 proved to be the catalyst of Hobart Hurricanes' six-wicket victory over Cape Cobras.
Afghanistan's fledging cricket team began a three-week playing tour of Australia on Sunday to help it prepare for its first appearance at next year's 50-over World Cup tournament.
Hobart Hurricanes batsman Aiden Blizzard and Cape Cobras coach Paul Adams spoke in the same vein as both admitted that the 'no-ball' bowled by Vernon Philander in the 18th over proved to be the "turning point".
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