Afghanistan name spin-packed squad for Sri Lanka ODIs
1 year, 7 months ago

Afghanistan name spin-packed squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

The Hindu  

Afghanistan on Monday named a squad packed with spin bowlers for the three-match one-day series in Sri Lanka next month, with one eye on this year’s World Cup in India. Ace spinner Rashid Khan and experienced spinning allrounder Mohammad Nabi will be assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and fast-rising Noor Ahmad on the Sri Lanka tour. “We have selected a strong squad and it’s good to have a couple of young faces for the series with an aim to build up for the ICC Cricket World Cup,” Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf said. Hashmatullah Shahidi will skipper the squad on the Sri Lanka tour where Afghanistan will play matches on June 2, 4 and 7, all in Hambantota.

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Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach for 2025
2 weeks 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Afghanistan name squads for white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, add mystery spinner for first time after 16 months
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Afghanistan name squads for white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, add mystery spinner for first time after 16 months

India TV News  

Afghanistan have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe and it marks the return of their star mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Afghanistan Cricket Board's interim chief selector Ahmad Shah expressed elation on Mujeeb's return and also opened about the inclusion of Rasooli and Akbari. Afghanistan T20I Squad for the Zimbabwe Tour: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad …

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah

The Hindu  

Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from their Test series defeat against South Africa when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah. Bangladesh sits eighth in the ICC ODI team rankings, just ahead of Afghanistan, who are ranked ninth. Afghanistan is on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan …

India vs Afghanistan Dream Eleven Prediction: A Comprehensive Look at Lineups and Squads
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan Dream Eleven Prediction: A Comprehensive Look at Lineups and Squads

The Hindu  

India A will face Afghanistan A in the second semifinal of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. The lineups for both teams have been released, with India A featuring Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Anuj Rawat, Nehal Wadhera, Ayush Badoni, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Chahar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rasikh Dar Salam, and Aaqib Khan, while Afghanistan A boasts Sediqullah …

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series
2 months ago

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series

The Hindu  

Afghanistan has named a 19-player squad for its upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh in Sharjah. The squad includes prolific opener Sediqillah Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, and recovering opener Naveed Zadran. Afghanistan is looking to prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year.

WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan's Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan's Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India

ABP News  

Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan: New Zealand are set to take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match starting this Monday, and the venue for the match is neutral, as he match wil be held at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Ahead of the Test match, the former Kiwi Test captain hails the rise of Afghanistan …

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists

Hindustan Times  

From its status as a sport played by Afghans living in refugee camps in northwest Pakistan to the Afghan team securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, cricket certainly has come a long way in Afghanistan. Despite the Afghan cricket team’s current success, it is unlikely that Afghanistan itself will host any major game in …

T20 World Cup 2024: Confident of restricting India with our bowling options, says Afghanistan fielding coach McDermott
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Confident of restricting India with our bowling options, says Afghanistan fielding coach McDermott

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s fielding coach Shane McDermott is confident to restrict India’s star-studded and power-packed batting lineup to the “smallest total” when his side faces Rohit Sharma’s men on Thursday in a Super 8 T20 World Cup clash. McDermott is not solely relying on Afghan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far with 12 scalps, as …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan’s men must dig deeper in tough situations to push for a place in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals. Captain: Rashid Khan Fixtures: Uganda, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, West Indies Best finish at T20 World Cup: Super Eight. Afghanistan enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as one of the dark horses poised to cause an upset …

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut

India TV News  

Afghanistan Cricket Board announced a strong squad for the one-off Test match against Ireland on Monday, February 26. The star wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz is included in the team for his potential debut in red-ball cricket but the ace spin bowler Rashid Khan continues to miss out due to injury. We have thoroughly monitored the proceedings and have picked the …

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still injured
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still injured

India TV News  

Afghanistan have announced their squad for the one-off Test match against Sri Lanka that will be played from February 2 to February 6 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. The squad has been picked after the players underwent two-week preparation camp in Nangarhar followed by a 10-day conditioning camp in Abu Dhabi. We have thoroughly monitored the …

Ashwin's tweet on Afghanistan star Gulbadin Naib may pinch all 10 IPL franchise
11 months ago

Ashwin's tweet on Afghanistan star Gulbadin Naib may pinch all 10 IPL franchise

Hindustan Times  

Two battle-harden warriors Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib were Afghanistan's most impact batters in the recently-concluded T20I series against India which the hosts won 3-0. Even in the third T20I in Bengaluru, It was the blistering 56-run stand for the fourth wicket in just 22 balls between Nabi and Gulbadin that brought Afghanistan back in their stiff 213-run chase. Afghanistan's …

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Highlights: Shivam Dube's half-century powers Men in Blue to six-wicket win
11 months, 1 week ago

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Highlights: Shivam Dube's half-century powers Men in Blue to six-wicket win

Firstpost  

Load More Preview: Team India will look to get their combinations right when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series starting in Mohali on Thursday. The duo returns to the T20I side for the first time since India’s semi-final defeat to England in the 2022 T20 World Cup Down Under, and this time around, Rohit will lead the …

Afghanistan to engage in all-format commitments with Sri Lanka, Ireland ahead of T20 World Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan to engage in all-format commitments with Sri Lanka, Ireland ahead of T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Afghanistan cricket team is set to lock horns against Sri Lanka and Ireland in two all-format series ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. The series will begin with a Test match from February 28 onwards, followed by six limited-overs games - three ODIs and three T20Is. "The upcoming tours of India, Sri Lanka, and then the home …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return as India unveil squad for Afghanistan T20Is
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return as India unveil squad for Afghanistan T20Is

Firstpost  

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are to make a return to T20Is after more than a year, with the two Indian stalwarts getting included in India’s squad for the Afghanistan T20I series that was announced on Sunday. Read | Rohit and Kohli’s inclusion for IND-AFG T20Is leaves netizens divided Both Kohli and Rohit, however, had been in brilliant form in …

World Cup 2023, AFG vs SL: Fazalhaq Farooqi returns for Afghanistan, Dushmantha Chameera replaces Lahiru Kumara
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023, AFG vs SL: Fazalhaq Farooqi returns for Afghanistan, Dushmantha Chameera replaces Lahiru Kumara

India Today  

Left-arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has returned to Afghanistan’s XI playing for the World Cup 2023 match on Monday, October 30 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The Afghans are currently placed seventh in the table with four points and a net run rate of -0.969 thanks to wins in two out of five matches. ðŸäé#AfghanAtalan | #CWC23 …

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Hashmat, Azmat fifties helps AFG beat SL by 7 wickets

The Hindu  

PREVIEW At the start of last month, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan were involved in a nail-biting affair in the preliminary round of the Asia Cup. From being on the cusp of ousting Sri Lanka - and more importantly - progressing to the Super Four, a net run rate miscalculation resulted in Afghanistan’s campaign coming to a halt. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, …

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan, with the talent they have, can win the World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan
1 year, 1 month ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs SL | Afghanistan, with the talent they have, can win the World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

The Hindu  

In a tournament that’s been largely deprived of thrilling finishes, the Men’s World Cup has thrown up many surprising results, with Afghanistan, Netherlands and Sri Lanka leading the pack. Muttiah Muralitharan, the legendary spinner, has insisted the smaller nations have proven their worth at the World Cup. Afghanistan, with the talent they have, they can win the World Cup. I …

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics
1 year, 2 months ago

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics

ABP News  

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has lauded Rahmanullah and said that he is a match-winner. It is worth noting that Gurbaz smashed a brilliant half-century, setting the momentum for Afghanistan's second World Cup victory. He can change the game anytime," Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stated in the pre-match press conference in Chennai. "You know whenever I am talking to him also, …

Afghanistan vs England, World Cup 2023: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, spinners script an upset for the ages for Afghans
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan vs England, World Cup 2023: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, spinners script an upset for the ages for Afghans

Firstpost  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil and spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman were at the forefront as Afghanistan handed England a 69-run thumping at the 2023 World Cup match in Delhi. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table For a lot of people who witnessed this game, this defeat for England would have brought back the …

India vs Afghanistan | Rashid Khan can do anything on his day, says captain Shahidi
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Afghanistan | Rashid Khan can do anything on his day, says captain Shahidi

The Hindu  

Having lost to Bangladesh in the rarefied heights of Dharamshala, Afghanistan quickly descended to the plains ahead of its World Cup clash here against India. Speaking to the media on Tuesday afternoon, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stressed that all departments within his squad need to perform: “We have a good spin attack, but only one department can’t win you games. …

Afghanistan Team Profile Player Stats Squad Team Fixtures Rohit Sharma 2023 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan Team Profile Player Stats Squad Team Fixtures Rohit Sharma 2023 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup

ABP News  

Even though their rise in world cricket has been one of the inspiring stories to look forward to, it is high time that Afghanistan now deliver in tournaments like the World Cup. In their World Cup campaign in India, however, Afghanistan, would now look to go one step further and challenge the heavyweights after earning their rights to play in …

Ajay Jadeja appointed as Afghanistan cricket team mentor for World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Ajay Jadeja appointed as Afghanistan cricket team mentor for World Cup

The Hindu  

Former Indian batter Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan Cricket Team for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 which will start on October 5 in India. He has also represented India in 196 One Day Internationals during the period, having scored 5359 runs at 37.47 with 6 hundred and 30 fifties to his name …

Who’s in, who’s out: A look at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 squads
1 year, 3 months ago

Who’s in, who’s out: A look at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 squads

Al Jazeera  

A mix of fresh faces and established icons make up the line-ups of the eight Cricket World Cup squads announced so far. Injury-forced pull-outs, surprise call-ups and potential swan songs – the upcoming International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup will see a mix of familiar icons and new faces line up for the 10 teams competing for One-Day International cricket’s …

Afghanistan announce 15-member squad for Hangzhou Asian Games; Gulbadin Naib to lead
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan announce 15-member squad for Hangzhou Asian Games; Gulbadin Naib to lead

India TV News  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board's selection committee has announced a 15-member squad that will feature at the upcoming men's cricket event in the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. The chief selector of the ACB Asadullah Khan mentioned that the board and selection committee are trying to present the players with as many opportunities as possible to prove their mettle and the upcoming …

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has not given up on the idea of making changes to the provisional squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. We want those guys who can do the job with ball and bat as well," Sharma said on Sunday after India's win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Colombo. Axar's availability for two …

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders
1 year, 3 months ago

India go with Rahul, load squad with all-rounders

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since May, was on Tuesday picked in India’s 15-man squad led by Rohit Sharma for the 2023 ODI World Cup — a decision that was along expected lines even as it highlighted a brittleness in the squad for a tournament India last won as host 12 years ago. Rahul, India’s first-choice wicketkeeper, is …

Fit-again Najibullah Zadran returns to Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fit-again Najibullah Zadran returns to Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Middle-order batter Najibullah Zadran returned to Afghanistan's 17-man squad on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup after recovering from a knee injury. Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan's captain Babar Azam The selection committee hoped Najibullah will be ready for the six-nation event starting in Multan from Wednesday. Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in Lahore on …

Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup 2023; Karim Janat returns after six years, Najibullah makes a comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup 2023; Karim Janat returns after six years, Najibullah makes a comeback

India TV News  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced its team's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. All-rounder Karim Janat makes a return to the team after a gap of six years, while Najibullah Zadran has also made a comeback after an injury break. Janat, who makes a return after a long gap, has been kept as a reserve along with …

Rashid Khan named in Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for Pakistan ODIs, Noor Ahmad returns
1 year, 4 months ago

Rashid Khan named in Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for Pakistan ODIs, Noor Ahmad returns

The Hindu  

Ace spinner Rashid Khan was named in Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for the One-Day International series against Pakistan. Pakistan to send its cricket team to India for 2023 ODI World Cup participation Also returning to Afghanistan’s squad to supplement Rashid in the spin attack is teenage left-armer Noor Ahmad. Pakistan and Afghanistan have so far contested four ODIs, including two encounters …

Afghanistan name star player in Backup reserves for Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Afghanistan name star player in Backup reserves for Cricket World Cup 2023

India TV News  

Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced a ten-player Back up reserve list for future ODIs and ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The Board has named Naveen-ul-Haq in the reserve list for future ODIs and the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India. Six players namely, Shahidullah, Zia-ur-Rehman, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Saleem and Sayed Shirzad are also named in the squad. Afghanistan squad …

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan to miss first two ODIs due to injury, expected to feature in final game
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan to miss first two ODIs due to injury, expected to feature in final game

Firstpost  

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan was on Thursday ruled out of the first two matches of the upcoming one-day international series against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan travel to Sri Lanka for three one-dayers, all of which will take place at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota, starting Friday, 2 June. Left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, who played alongside Rashid in the …

Afghanistan announce squad for home series against Pakistan, Nabi recalled in team
1 year, 9 months ago

Afghanistan announce squad for home series against Pakistan, Nabi recalled in team

India TV News  

Afghanistan have announced the squad for the upcoming home series against Pakistan which will begin on March 24. “Our team has been working hard in training camp and selectors have selected the best available players for the series," Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Naseeb Khan said. Afghanistan Full Squad: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Sediqullah Atal, Najibullah Zadran, …

PAK vs AFG: Rashid Khan to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series
1 year, 9 months ago

PAK vs AFG: Rashid Khan to lead strong Afghanistan squad for Pakistan series

The Hindu  

Wily spinner Rashid Khan will lead a strong 17-man Afghanistan squad in the Twenty20 International series against Pakistan starting in Sharjah this week, selectors announced on Tuesday. Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive Naseeb Khan said the best available players had been chosen. “Our team has been working hard in training camp and selectors have selected the best available players for …

Afghanistan name 18-member squad for 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Noor Ahmad called up
2 years, 1 month ago

Afghanistan name 18-member squad for 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Noor Ahmad called up

India Today  

Afghanistan, on Saturday, November 19, called up left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad as they announced an 18-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Former skipper Gulbadin Naib, who replaced Hazratullah Zazai in the World Cup, also found his way back into the ODI squad. "The selectors have included some young faces for the series, which is a …

Afghanistan squad for T20 World Cup: Full players list and team news
2 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan squad for T20 World Cup: Full players list and team news

The Hindu  

Mohammad Nabi was announced the captain of the Afghanistan squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday. Afghanistan has named its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, which begins in Australia on 16 October. From the 17 players, who were a part of the Aghanistan squad for the Asia Cup 2022, Samiullah Shinwari, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar …

Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan recall all-rounder Samiullah Shinwari in 17-member squad
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan recall all-rounder Samiullah Shinwari in 17-member squad

Firstpost  

Kabul: All-rounder Samiullah Shinwari was on Tuesday recalled after a two-year absence from Afghanistan’s cricket team, as the country announced its 17-man squad for the Asia Cup kicking off in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The Asia Cup will be played in the game’s shortest format in order to let subcontinental teams get in tune for the Twenty20 …

IND vs WI: Rohit to lead; Kuldeep Yadav returns to ODI side; Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Hooda included
2 years, 10 months ago

IND vs WI: Rohit to lead; Kuldeep Yadav returns to ODI side; Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Hooda included

The Hindu  

Kuldeep Yadav and Deepak Hooda have been recalled for ODIs while rookie spinner Ravi Bishnoi received a maiden call-up for India’s forthcoming limited overs series against the West Indies. With Jadeja and Ashwin unavailable, the selectors decided to recall Kuldeep, who was last a part of India’s squad along with a second-string squad that toured Sri Lanka in July. SQUADS …

Considering we came here three days before tournament, we did alright: Naib
3 years, 1 month ago

Considering we came here three days before tournament, we did alright: Naib

The Hindu  

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib on Sunday said his team performed well in the T20 World Cup considering its chaotic build-up to the tournament following the takeover of its country by the Taliban. But it's a lot of work now," said Naib, who led Afghanistan in the 2019 World Cup, at the post-match media interaction. RELATED | T20 World Cup: New …

T20 World Cup 2021: From beacons of hope to symbols of pride - Afghanistan's soul-stirring journey
3 years, 1 month 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 …

T20 World Cup: R Ashwin a top-class spinner, India can play 3 spinners vs Afghanistan - Sunil Gavaskar
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: R Ashwin a top-class spinner, India can play 3 spinners vs Afghanistan - Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday said India can look at playing 3 spinners for their Super 12 match against Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Gavaskar said with Hardik Pandya bowling, India can afford to play an extra spinner for their must-win clash against the dangerous Afghanistan side. Speaking to India Today, Sunil Gavaskar said …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia

Firstpost  

While Afghanistan spinners completely bamboozled Scotland in their tournament opener victory, they pushed an in-form Pakistan side to the brink on Friday night. Abu Dhabi: Afghanistan would look to shrug off the defeat against Pakistan and return to winning ways when they take on debutants Namibia, who will be eager to continue their dream run in the T20 World Cup, …

T20 World Cup 2021: In-form Pakistan eye third win in a row against Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month 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 …

T20 World Cup: World knows Afghanistan have good spinners like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman-Mohammad Nabi
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: World knows Afghanistan have good spinners like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rehman-Mohammad Nabi

India Today  

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi heaped rich praise on Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan after the two spinners helped their team register a massive win over Scotland in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday. If Mujeeb picked five, Rashid Khan took four wickets to dismantle Scotland batting as the five batsmen registered ducks during the chase. "The world knows …

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home
3 years, 1 month ago

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home

The Hindu  

Afghanistan's Twenty20 World Cup preparation has been far from ideal in the aftermath of the country's Taliban takeover in August but captain Mohammad Nabi hopes his team's performance can bring about some joy back home. Afghanistan's cricket board also underwent personnel changes and all-rounder Nabi was handed the captaincy after star spinner Rashid Khan stepped down saying he had not …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan name final squad with Mohammad Nabi as captain
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan name final squad with Mohammad Nabi as captain

India TV News  

Veteran Mohammad Nabi, the No. 1 ranked T20 all-rounder, was on Sunday named captain of the final 15-member squad by the Afghanistan Cricket Board for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2021, scheduled to be held from October 17 in UAE and Oman. Afghanistan will get their tournament underway in Sharjah on October 25 against the winners of Group B …

T20 World Cup: Theekshana included in Sri Lanka's 15-member squad
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup: Theekshana included in Sri Lanka's 15-member squad

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Sunday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman in October-November. Mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana, 21, who took four wickets on his ODI debut against South Africa last week, will also be joined by uncapped left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama, who took 11 wickets on his Test …

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