Last Updated on 6 years by Charbel Coorey
“Hope the Test pitches aren’t like this road” |
You might not have known this, but after a drawn ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand, both captains wanted to have a bit of a good time in the UAE to help boost the cricketing relations between the countries.
Sarfraz Ahmed and Kane Williamson decided to travel together to explore what the UAE has to offer.
What could they have discussed?
In a CricBlog exclusive, we have managed to gather reports which have contained the wide range of topics discussed in this outing.
1- Sarfraz Ahmed getting a hold of Ross Taylor.
2- Kane wishing to learn how to get dismissed normally in UAE.
3- Who is this Mohammad Abbas guy?
4- Colin Munro’s Chris Lynn-like problems in adjusting from T20Is to ODIs.
5- Ferguson’s resemblance with David Warner.
6- Rain in Dubai. Yes, rain in Dubai.
Exploring the UAE desert in Blazers |
7- Why does Cristiano Ronaldo copy Imad Wasim?
8- The strength of Sarfraz’s vocal cords.
9- Is Danny Morrison a Kiwi?
10- What is Ish Sodhi’s problem with Hasan Ali?
11- Why does Sarfraz want the balls after wickets to just be dots?
12- Who is the fastest, Twista or Sarfraz?
13- There is a lot of heat in UAE, so why was Haris Sohail warming the bench?
14- Fakhar Zaman’s batting style.
15- Mickey Arthur’s favourite player.
16- Ramiz Raja’s geometry classes (Pakistan are turning this match 360°).
Many snaps were captured of their adventure, and here are the answers of FAQs after seeing those pictures:
Q: Why are their heads up in each photo?
A: Our secret photographer had the flashlight of his mobile camera was switched on and obviously it took pictures after blinking 2-3 times in the process. So seeing the light for the first time, they would deliberately lift their heads up to spoil the photos.
“Let’s ask Ronaldo why he copies Imad.” |
Q: Why they are wearing Test Whites?
A: (1) Because they were waiting for tests badly.
(2) White colour was appropriate to match the clothes worn in the UAE.
“We are really keen for the Tests to begin.” |
Q: Why does Kane have paper in his hands?
A: He was having some Arabic lessons.
Q: Why did they have blazers on?
A: The rain caused everyone to go a little silly.
They had gone too far in the discussion and realised that when they met an Australian.
“Aren’t you guys meant to be in the UAE?” |
Expect the rest of the Test series to be a friendly one with both captains exploring lots together.
According to report, Sarfraz is totally fine with Ross Taylor now.
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