Jonathan Trott, Younis Khan’s fingerprints all over Afghanistan’s rise as England defeat marks another historic chapter
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jonathan Trott, Younis Khan’s fingerprints all over Afghanistan’s rise as England defeat marks another historic chapter

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan’s remarkable eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy 2025 was not just a reminder of their rapidly rising stature, but also the impact of their coaching setup. Head coach Jonathan Trott has played a crucial role in transforming Afghanistan into a formidable force, and the arrival of mentor Younis Khan has further instilled belief in the Afghanistan players in Pakistan conditions. Afghanistan's head coach, Jonathan Trott, looks on during the team's practice session at the Gaddafi Stadium Trott took over as Afghanistan’s head coach in 2022, and his tenure has been marked by significant wins on the global stage. They bring that experience back to the Afghanistan side and throw it in the melting pot and we get nights like this.” The mental resilience he has helped develop in the team was on full display when the Afghan bowlers delivered in the death overs, defying Joe Root's gritty century and a cameo from Jamie Overton to clinch a close win. Younis Khan’s mentorship While Trott’s influence has been evident, the addition of Younis Khan as a mentor has brought an extra layer of expertise to the Afghan setup.

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Younis Khan ditched Pakistan to mentor Afghanistan as ex-PAK captain reveals brutal snub: 'No financial benefits here'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Younis Khan ditched Pakistan to mentor Afghanistan as ex-PAK captain reveals brutal snub: 'No financial benefits here'

Hindustan Times  

Younis Khan was appointed as Afghanistan's mentor ahead of the Champions Trophy, and the side is reaping rewards of the arrival of Pakistan's batting legend, as it registered a brilliant victory over England on Wednesday to stay alive in the tournament. Younis Khan with head coach Jonathan Trott and captain Hashamtullah Shahidi during Champions Trophy Latif revealed that Khan turned …

Self-belief in Afghanistan squad is quite infectious: coach Jonathan Trott
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Self-belief in Afghanistan squad is quite infectious: coach Jonathan Trott

India Today  

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has claimed that self-belief within the squad is quite infectious after their thrilling win against England in Lahore on February 26. Speaking at the press conference after the win, Trott said that there's a lot of resilience amongst the Afghanistan players and feels it hasn't been just about individual moments in matches. And I think if …

Jonathan Trott’s Emotional Take on Afghanistan Crisis – ‘I Have Daughters Who Play Cricket’
3 weeks ago

Jonathan Trott’s Emotional Take on Afghanistan Crisis – ‘I Have Daughters Who Play Cricket’

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s cricketers know things are not right at home, their coach said on Tuesday, over calls for opponents to boycott Champions Trophy matches in response to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights. Some UK lawmakers want England to boycott Wednesday’s match, while South Africa’s sports minister had spoken against playing its game last week during the tournament in Pakistan. …

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed
2 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed

India TV News  

Afghanistan announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, January 12. Making their historic debut at the tournament, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghan side included their star opener Ibrahim Zadran in the team but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was snubbed. Given this success, we have appointed Younis Khan, who has extensive international and local experience, and we …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy
3 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan's head coach for another year after the country's cricket board extended his contract through 2025. The 43-year-old former England batter has been Afghanistan's head coach since July 2022, and under his guidance, the team has made impressive strides in international cricket. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board wishes Trott the best of luck for his next …

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan head coach through 2025 after contract extension
3 months, 1 week ago

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan head coach through 2025 after contract extension

India TV News  

Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott will continue to be with the men's Afghanistan cricket team as head coach for the year 2025 after earning a contract extension. Trott, who has been with Afghanistan for 2.5 years, has had a successful stint with the side which saw the Asian team qualify for the Champions Trophy for the first time after finishing …

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach for 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach for 2025

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan head coach in 2025, Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed on Monday. The team won five matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024, triumphing over strong teams like New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh. Trott is currently with the AfghanAtalan, the country’s A team, on a tour in Zimbabwe for an all-format series featuring …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach for 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach for 2025

India Today  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the extension of Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach of the national team through 2025, following a successful 2.5-year tenure. The Afghanistan National Team has had greater achievements in the last two years and Mr. Trott was part of these achievements, notably during the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, where Afghanistan secured impressive victories …

Pakistan announce new head coach for T20Is and ODIs, Jason Gillespie to stay in charge of Tests
4 months ago

Pakistan announce new head coach for T20Is and ODIs, Jason Gillespie to stay in charge of Tests

India TV News  

Pakistan have appointed former cricketer Aaqib Javed as their head coach in white-ball formats on an interim basis. For the unversed, Gary Kirsten stepped down from the position of the white-ball head coach of Pakistan, without coaching them in a single ODI, last month after being appointed earlier this year. PCB has also confirmed that it will initiate the recruitment …

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib's dramatic fall while fielding at slips during Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh is one of many moments that have made headlines from the remarkable game. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, however, has said that it is better to just let it go and celebrate Afghanistan's remarkable achievement. Afghanistan's extraordinary run It all contributed to …

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash
8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa boosted by “having no scarring, no history” unlike the accident-prone Proteas. This is uncharted territory for us,” said coach Trott, the former Ashes-winning England batsman who was born and raised in South Africa. For us it’s a new challenge and I think that makes us …

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot
8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot

Firstpost  

Not many would have expected Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals in T20 World Cup 2024, but now that they are two matches away from glory, it’s worth looking at how Afghanistan created history. Afghanistan, led by skipper Rashid Khan, qualified for their first-ever semi-final of a major ICC tournament when they beat Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-curtailed Super …

'Oscar-worthy' Gulbadin Naib collapses after Trott urges Afghanistan to 'slow things down', sparks laugh riot on live TV
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Oscar-worthy' Gulbadin Naib collapses after Trott urges Afghanistan to 'slow things down', sparks laugh riot on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib delivered an 'Oscar-worthy' acting performance, as the commentators put it, during his team's crunch T20 World Cup Super Eight tie against Bangladesh in Kingstown on Tuesday. Gulbadin Naib went down immediately after Jonathan Trott signalled Afghanistan to slow things down As Trott used his hand gestures to convey his message, Gulbadin, who was fielding at first slips in …

Afghanistan yet to play their best game, can take on any team: Jonathan Trott
9 months ago

Afghanistan yet to play their best game, can take on any team: Jonathan Trott

India Today  

Afghanistan team's head coach Jonathan Trott hailed his team's performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 and said that they are yet to play their best game. Their win ensured that New Zealand were knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024 with no wins to their name. Trott lauded Afghanistan as a very talented team and exuded confidence while …

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
9 months ago

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated

The Hindu  

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off …

Head coach Gary Kirsten joins Pakistan team ahead of England T20I series
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Head coach Gary Kirsten joins Pakistan team ahead of England T20I series

Hindustan Times  

Leeds, : Pakistan's newly appointed head coach, Gary Kirsten joined the 'Men in Green' in Leeds ahead of their upcoming four-match T20I series against England. Head coach Gary Kirsten joins Pakistan team ahead of England T20I series Team manager Wahab Riaz, captain Babar Azam and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood welcomed the new head coach. The former South Africa cricketer was …

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their white-ball head coach ahead of the T20 World Cup in June this year. Meanwhile, the PCB named former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie has been named the senior team's head coach in Test cricket. "Both Kirsten and Gillespie are famous and experienced coaches and their appointment confirms the …

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on April 28 appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. "The appointment of Kirsten and Gillispie who are high-profile coaches shows how much value is given to the Pakistan cricket team and how much potential foreign …

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

- New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he was proud of the way his inexperienced side bounced back to draw their Twenty20 series with Pakistan even if it is unlikely that many of the tourists will make his World Cup squad. NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan The Black Caps fell short of clinching the series when they …

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

April 28 - New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he was proud of the way his inexperienced side bounced back to draw their Twenty20 series with Pakistan even if it is unlikely that many of the tourists will make his World Cup squad. NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan The Black Caps fell short of clinching the series …

A step in right direction for Afghanistan: Trott on first-ever bilateral series against India
1 year, 2 months ago

A step in right direction for Afghanistan: Trott on first-ever bilateral series against India

The Hindu  

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott on Saturday termed the first-ever bilateral white ball series against India a “step in the right direction” and hoped his side will get more chances against other countries as well in future. We want to play as many series as possible in other countries as well.” The Afghan players have vast experience in playing all over …

Trott throws down the gauntlet: Afghanistan's secret plans to stop India's 'world-class' Kohli-Rohit machine
1 year, 2 months ago

Trott throws down the gauntlet: Afghanistan's secret plans to stop India's 'world-class' Kohli-Rohit machine

Hindustan Times  

Considering how Afghanistan performed at the 2023 World Cup, India would be shooting themselves in the foot if they take their opponents lightly. India's last T20I series before the World Cup starts in a few hours' time and is marked by the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India captain Rohit Sharma during a practice session ahead of the …

Afghanistan job has been an eye-opener for coach Jonathan Trott
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan job has been an eye-opener for coach Jonathan Trott

The Independent  

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Following productive World Cup, ACB extends Jonathan Trott's head coach contract
1 year, 2 months ago

Following productive World Cup, ACB extends Jonathan Trott's head coach contract

India TV News  

After a productive World Cup in 2023, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has extended the contract of head coach Jonathan Trott. "Afghanistan Cricket Board confirms the extension of the contract with Mr Jonathon Trott, the National Team’s Head Coach, for the year 2024. "Mr. Jonathon Trott expressed his pleasure on the extension of his contract and stated that he is looking …

Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s seminal performance in the ongoing World Cup that helped them toss away the ‘minnows’ tag has a lot to do with the appointment of Ajay Jadeja as their mentor, reckons head coach Jonathan Trott. He's always a good sounding board with regards to conditions, venues and also the other subcontinent teams that we've played against,” Trott said in the …

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise
1 year, 4 months ago

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise

Hindustan Times  

From a single victory across two World Cups to a triumphant three wins in this edition, Afghanistan are red hot and on a roll. Up until last year, Afghanistan only had their moments – tying against India at the Asia Cup 2018 and then coming close to defeating Pakistan at last year's sub-continent tournament. Trott and Jadeja effect Recognising the …

Score a hundred: Jonathan Trott sets next target for Afghanistan batters
1 year, 4 months ago

Score a hundred: Jonathan Trott sets next target for Afghanistan batters

The Hindu  

Afghanistan may have defeated three former World Cup champions so far in the tournament. While taking pride in his unit’s achievement, head coach Jonathan Trott has already set an in-form batting group its next target, of scoring a hundred. Someone accepts responsibility and batting for a longer period of time and make sure we get a hundred,” Trott said after …

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent  

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Afghanistan expecting ‘ripple effect’ from historic Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

Afghanistan expecting ‘ripple effect’ from historic Cricket World Cup win over Pakistan

The Independent  

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Identifying the keys to an Afghanistan resurgence
1 year, 4 months ago

Identifying the keys to an Afghanistan resurgence

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan beating Pakistan isn’t an upset, at least their English coach Jonathan Trott doesn’t think so. And it makes their job easier.” Afghanistan’s bowling never needed any selling, not with Rashid Khan helming it. But following their instinct, picking a three-match old Noor Ahmad over left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi on a Chennai pitch tailormade for spinners underpinned Afghanistan’s courage to …

ICC World Cup | Afghanistan coach Trott hopeful of win against under-pressure Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

ICC World Cup | Afghanistan coach Trott hopeful of win against under-pressure Pakistan

The Hindu  

Head coach Jonathan Trott is hopeful Afghanistan can keep their World Cup campaign alive by pulling off a win against an under-pressure Pakistan, having come agonisingly close to defeating them earlier this year. Pakistan had defeated Afghanistan 3-0 in a three-match ODI series in August with Babar Azam and Co. eking out a narrow one-wicket win in the second match. …

PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan coach Trott says collective effort needed to overcome Pakistan
1 year, 4 months ago

PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan coach Trott says collective effort needed to overcome Pakistan

The Hindu  

Apart from being an all-important fixture for both sides, a tinge of rivalry will be added to the equation when Afghanistan takes on Pakistan in the ODI World Cup at the M.A. But Afghanistan’s coach Jonathan Trott believes cricket is a collective effort and his side is much more than just its spinners. It’s everybody’s job and not just the …

Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket after historic win over England in World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket after historic win over England in World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes Sunday's World Cup win over England will "encourage boys and girls" to take up cricket even though the country's Taliban rulers ban women from playing sport. Afghanistan players celebrate after the match The 69-run victory will be regarded as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the tournament as Afghanistan ended a 14-match …

World Cup 2023: Win vs England is significant moment in Afghanistan cricket history, says Jonathan Trott
1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023: Win vs England is significant moment in Afghanistan cricket history, says Jonathan Trott

India Today  

Afghanistan defeated defending champions England in their group-stage match at the ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday 15 October. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage Speaking after the match, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott called it a significant moment in the history of Afghan cricket and hoped that this would lead to better things in the future. But I …

ODI World Cup: Win over England will encourage youngsters in Afghanistan to pick up cricket, says coach Trott
1 year, 5 months ago

ODI World Cup: Win over England will encourage youngsters in Afghanistan to pick up cricket, says coach Trott

The Hindu  

A proud Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott feels the famous upset win over defending champions England in the World Cup on Sunday will encourage more youngsters back home to play cricket. This win will also encourage boys and girls in Afghanistan to pick up a cricket bat or ball,” said Trott, himself a former England player. The guys know what people …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 5 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Come the 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan would hope to forget the ghosts of their last two World Cup campaigns and start from scratch, with a fresh mindset. They have reputed names, like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz to name a few, but the Afghans have failed to qualify past the group stage in their only two appearances in …

Afghanistan ropes in Milap Mewada as the batting coach for Bangladesh T20Is
1 year, 8 months ago

Afghanistan ropes in Milap Mewada as the batting coach for Bangladesh T20Is

The Hindu  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has appointed Milap Mewada as the batting coach of the senior men’s team for its T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning on Friday. A former Baroda wicketkeeper-batter, Mewada has been a seasoned coach in the domestic circuit and has worked with several state teams - including Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad. 🤩👏#AfghanAtalan | #BANvAFG2023 | #XBullpic.twitter.com/DEzVdjGDZm — …

Watch - ‘Younis Khan called me and said…’: Shoaib Malik breaks down on live TV, reminisces PAK's T20 WC triumph in 09'
2 years, 4 months ago

Watch - ‘Younis Khan called me and said…’: Shoaib Malik breaks down on live TV, reminisces PAK's T20 WC triumph in 09'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan will be vying for the second World T20 title in Melbourne on Sunday, where they meet Jos Buttler's England in the final. File photo of Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik The last time Pakistan lifted the T20 World Cup trophy was back in 2009, when Younis Khan and his boys eked a commanding eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Lord's. …

Afghanistan puts a positive spin on T20 World Cup prospects
2 years, 5 months ago

Afghanistan puts a positive spin on T20 World Cup prospects

Associated Press  

Inexperience in Australia’s sometimes hostile cricket conditions isn’t likely to unnerve an Afghan team that is all too familiar with having to overcome adversity. With its highly-rated assembly of spinners led by Rashid Khan and a fast improving group of pace bowlers, Afghanistan has the ability to surprise the more experienced teams at the Twenty20 World Cup. Under new batting …

Jonathan Trott takes over as Afghanistan head coach before Ireland series
2 years, 7 months ago

Jonathan Trott takes over as Afghanistan head coach before Ireland series

Hindustan Times  

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott has been appointed Afghanistan's head coach and will join the squad during their tour of Ireland next month, the country's cricket board has said. Jonathan Trott appointed as Afghanistan coach The Afghanistan Cricket Board had named another Englishman, Graham Thorpe, as the head coach in March but was looking for someone to replace him after …

Lance Klusener to step down as Afghanistan coach after Dec 31
3 years, 3 months ago

Lance Klusener to step down as Afghanistan coach after Dec 31

Hindustan Times  

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener will step down as the head coach of Afghanistan team when his contract expires on December 31. Lance Klusener to step down as Afghanistan coach after Dec 31 Klusener, who was appointed in September 2019, said he will not renew his contract. Klusener had taken over as Afghanistan coach from Andy Moles, who was …

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Thanks for trying Afghanistan,' Twitterati react to New Zealand sealing semi-final spot
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Thanks for trying Afghanistan,' Twitterati react to New Zealand sealing semi-final spot

Firstpost  

The win eliminated favorite India from the tournament with the team needing an upset win by Afghanistan against the Black Caps to sneak into the semifinals from Group 2. Kane Williamson and Devon Conway thwarted Afghanistan’s spinners as New Zealand booked the last semifinals spot in the T20 World Cup with a dominant eight-wicket victory on Sunday. New Zealand’s pace …

T20 World Cup 2021: From beacons of hope to symbols of pride - Afghanistan's soul-stirring journey
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: From beacons of hope to symbols of pride - Afghanistan's soul-stirring journey

Firstpost  

Last Sunday, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi witnessed the end of an era in Afghanistan cricket. Afghanistan’s Asghar Afghan is carried by his teammates from the field after defeating Namibia at the T20 World Cup. As the tears flowed copiously and unchecked, Gulbadin Naib hoisted Afghan on his shoulders in scenes reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble’s …

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire
3 years, 4 months ago

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire

The Hindu  

A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes in the …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament

Firstpost  

Asghar skippered Afghanistan over all three formats of cricket for six years, before being acrimoniously sacked two weeks before the start of the 2019 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said he will retire after Sunday’s game with Namibia despite the T20 World Cup only having reached the midway point. Therefore, it’s expected that tomorrow will be …

T20 World Cup 2021: In-form Pakistan eye third win in a row against Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: In-form Pakistan eye third win in a row against Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The Babar Azam-led side will certainly go into this contest as favourites but Afghanistan is not a side that can be taken lightly now. Dubai: Their confidence sky-high after two consecutive victories, Pakistan’s razor-sharp attack will test the prowess and maturity of Afghanistan’s impressive batters when the two teams clash in a Super 12 Group 2 match in the T20 …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

Asif Ali hits 25 off seven balls to take nervy Pakistan home against Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/WldV2CTuh3 — Afghanistan Cricket Board October 29, 2021 Pakistan 97-2 Target 148 Afghanistan survive a free-hit, Babar mistimes one down the ground and then unable to find the boundary on the off. Typical T20 Entertainment at Dubai Cricket Stadium 😅#PAKvsAFG — Waqar Afridi October 29, 2021 …

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan playing with mindset of world champions, says coach Saqlain Mushtaq
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan playing with mindset of world champions, says coach Saqlain Mushtaq

Firstpost  

The 2009 champions thumped arch rivals India by 10 wickets in their opening match followed by a nervy five-wicket win over New Zealand, making them well placed for the semi-finals. Pakistan’s interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq declared that his team have “the mindset of champions” as they play Afghanistan in the Twenty20 World Cup in Dubai on Friday. Himself a …

T20 World Cup: Pakistan put their heart and soul in the first two matches, says coach Saqlain Mushtaq
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: Pakistan put their heart and soul in the first two matches, says coach Saqlain Mushtaq

India Today  

Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq has warned his players against complacency after the team registered thumping victories over India and New Zealand in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in the United Arab Emirates. Babar Azam's side currently lead the Group 2 points table ahead of Afghanistan, Namibia, New Zealand, India and Scotland. Angered by New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of …

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