World Cup: How Rashid Khan can cause a turnaround in Afghanistan cricket
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup: How Rashid Khan can cause a turnaround in Afghanistan cricket

The Hindu  

Afghanistan is making steady progress as a young cricketing nation and can boast a true star in Rashid Khan. READ | World Cup: Kedar Jadhav, the tennis-ball maverick He has developed an enviable ability to take wickets because he is not afraid of being hit — a trait he picked up while playing Twenty20 cricket in India, Australia and England. He took 10 wickets — joint-highest with India's Kuldeep Yadav and Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman in the 2018 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. READ | Team Sri Lanka preview: Aiming to rise above chaos “Rashid is our main bowler and he will be an asset in the World Cup, a true game changer and he knows his responsibilities,” Asghar said after the Asia Cup. “We have sounded warning bells for teams in the World Cup.” Rashid is confident he can make the difference for Afghanistan.

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Rashid Khan records his best Test figures as Afghanistan come from behind to beat Zimbabwe, win series 1-0 – India TV
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Rashid Khan records his best Test figures as Afghanistan come from behind to beat Zimbabwe, win series 1-0 – India TV

India TV News  

Afghanistan came from behind to pull off a heist in Bulawayo to win their first-ever Test series against Zimbabwe on Monday, January 6. Rahmat Shah and debutant Ismat Alam's centuries did the job for the visitors with the bat in the second innings before Rashid Khan worked his magic with the ball. Rashid Khan registered his second seven-wicket haul and …

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
3 days, 10 hours ago

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw. Afghanistan needed only 15 balls on the final day of their second Test against Zimbabwe to wrap up a 72-run victory and take the two-match series, with star leg spinner Rashid Khan bagging seven wickets …

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play his first Test match since March 2021 as the Afghanistan Cricket Board on Monday announced the squad for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. Rashid Khan returns as Afghanistan announce Test squad for Zimbabwe series Rashid hasn't played red-ball cricket for his country since he took …

Rashid Khan rues early wickets after Afghanistan lose 1st T20I: Hard to come back
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rashid Khan rues early wickets after Afghanistan lose 1st T20I: Hard to come back

India Today  

Rashid Khan said that losing early wickets did not help Afghanistan in their first T20I against Zimbabwe, which they lost by four wickets at the Harare Sports Club. Nabi and Karim played really well in the middle,” Rashid said in the post-match presentation ceremony. “We gave away so many wickets early on and in T20s, it is hard to come …

Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan
1 month, 1 week ago

Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan

Hindustan Times  

Abu Dhabi, : Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has expressed his delight at the growing number of Afghanistan players featuring in the Indian Premier League, highlighting it as a sign of the sport's development in the country. Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan In 2017, Rashid became the first Afghanistan player to play in …

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Set for Test Return after 3 Years
2 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Set for Test Return after 3 Years

India Today  

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan is set to return to Test cricket for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. He last played a Test back in March 2021 against Zimbabwe and has been more focused on white-ball cricket since then. The ACB chief executive has confirmed that Rashid will be available for the Test series against Zimbabwe.

Watch: Rashid Khan stuns fans with six-hitting spree in Afghanistan's T20 league
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rashid Khan stuns fans with six-hitting spree in Afghanistan's T20 league

India Today  

Afghanistan's star Rashid Khan yet again showcased his all-round prowess during the nation's domestic tournament named the Shpageeza Cricket League. The Speen Ghar Tigers and Afghanistan national team's captain showcased what kind of brand of cricket the country is capable of playing. Fazalhaq Farooqi's pace was too hot to handle as Rashid's Tigers lost by 26 runs, as per the …

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Proving legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara right, Rashid Khan guided Afghanistan to a historic semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Giant-killers Afghanistan stunned Australia before knocking Mitchell Marsh's men out of the T20 World Cup by finishing second in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage. Former world champions India …

T20 World Cup: Steely Rashid Khan carves his name in history
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Steely Rashid Khan carves his name in history

Hindustan Times  

Rashid Khan was furious. Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan and Afghanistan's Mohammad Ishaq celebrate the dismissal of Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Stadium in Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 24, 2024. Magnitude of that six—out of the three Rashid had …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan

The Hindu  

Skipper Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan’s maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation. Afghanistan, who became a full ICC member only in 2017, scripted history by qualifying for its maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win …

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is

The Hindu  

Afghanistan spinner and skipper Rashid Khan registered a remarkable record as he became the player with the most four-wicket hauls in the Twenty20 internationals. Rashid achieved the milestone during Afghanistan's eight-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground. In the super 8 match against Bangladesh, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid …

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Kingstown, The redoubtable Rashid Khan led the way as Afghanistan qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with an eight-run win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit Super 8 match here, adding a golden chapter to their cricketing history that has survived war, political ostracization and lack of even a base at home. Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

"One of our best T20 performances": Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on thumping 84-run win against NZ
7 months ago

"One of our best T20 performances": Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on thumping 84-run win against NZ

Hindustan Times  

Guyana, : Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan described their 84-run thumping victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024 as "one of the greatest performances" by the team in the cricket's shortest format. "One of our best T20 performances": Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on thumping 84-run win against NZ Spin wizard Rashid Khan and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi sliced through …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Rashid Khan threatens BBL pullout after Australia postpone Afghanistan T20Is: 'Why you want me to play in your country?'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rashid Khan threatens BBL pullout after Australia postpone Afghanistan T20Is: 'Why you want me to play in your country?'

Hindustan Times  

Rashid Khan's BBL future is uncertain as he contemplates leaving the league in response to Australia's repeated postponement of their series with Afghanistan. Australia had previously withdrawn from a one-off Test match and a one-day international series against Afghanistan to be played in the United Arab Emirates in March 2023 due to 'a marked deterioration' in the treatment of females …

Cricket Only Source Of Happiness For Afghans But Can't Help If Australia Refuse To Play Us: Rashid Khan
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket Only Source Of Happiness For Afghans But Can't Help If Australia Refuse To Play Us: Rashid Khan

ABP News  

New Delhi: "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried to make sense of Australia's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan men's team, which he believes, achieves nothing beyond denying happiness to his people. Cricket Australia cancelled an ODI series Down Under in 2023 and as recent as last month, refused to play a T20 …

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket brings happiness for Afghan public but can't help if Australia refuses to play us: Rashid

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, "You can't do anything about it," Rashid Khan conceded as he tried to make sense of Australia's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan men's team, which he believes, achieves nothing beyond denying happiness to his people. HT Image Cricket Australia cancelled an ODI series Down Under in 2023 and as recent as last month, refused to play …

Rashid Khan to play for first time since ODI World Cup, set to be available for IPL 2024
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rashid Khan to play for first time since ODI World Cup, set to be available for IPL 2024

India TV News  

Gujarat Titans and Afghanistan superstar Rashid Khan is making a comeback to competitive cricket for the first time since November 2023. Rashid was on the sidelines ever since then missing multiple T20 tournaments including Pakistan Super League and all the international cricket played by Afghanistan. "The plan is to represent the country in the upcoming series and the training has …

India Vs Afghanistan T20I Series: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Ruled Out Of Series Due To Injury
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India Vs Afghanistan T20I Series: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Ruled Out Of Series Due To Injury

ABP News  

India Vs Afghanistan T20I Series: Afghanistan suffer a major setback as star all-rounder Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the three match T20I series against India. Rashid Khan ruled out of the T20I series vs India. January 10, 2024 The confirmation of the news came via Sportstar, who reported the information which was confirmed by the Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim …

Rashid Khan to miss T20I series against India
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rashid Khan to miss T20I series against India

The Hindu  

Rashid Khan will be missing out on the three-match T20I series against India, beginning here on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who underwent a lower-back surgery a couple of months ago, travelled to Chandigarh with the team and even rolled his arm in the training sessions over the last couple of days, but on the eve of the series opener, Afghanistan captain …

IND vs AFG: Unfit Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series vs India, says Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran
11 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AFG: Unfit Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series vs India, says Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran

India Today  

Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan will miss the three-match T20I series against India as he recovers from lower-back surgery, which has kept him out of the BBL and SA20. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran confirmed that Rashid travelled to Chandigarh with the team but is not yet match-fit. Rashid hasn't played a competitive game since the ODI World Cup in October-November, …

IND vs AFG: Afghanistan star Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series vs India
11 months, 4 weeks ago

IND vs AFG: Afghanistan star Rashid Khan ruled out of T20I series vs India

India TV News  

The first-ever bilateral series between India and Afghanistan is set to commence on January 12. The first T20I of the three-match series is set to be played at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and just a day before the clash, the visitors have been dealt with a huge blow. Meanwhile, according to the reports in Sportstar, Afghanistan skipper Ibrahim …

Rashid Khan’s availability, dew factor in focus for India vs Afghanistan T20I series
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rashid Khan’s availability, dew factor in focus for India vs Afghanistan T20I series

The Hindu  

As the Afghanistan team walked into the IS Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for a training session on a cold and windy Tuesday evening, a group of young cricketers gathered near the nets to catch a glimpse of Rashid Khan. READ | Afghanistan, giant killer of ODI World Cup 2023, gears up for T20Is against India in chilly conditions A …

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

The Hindu  

Star Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has undergone a minor lower-back surgery in the UK and is expected to recover soon, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board. “Afghanistan’s cricket sensation, underwent a minor lower back surgery with the expertise of renowned surgeon Dr. James Alibone in the UK. 🚨 Afghanistan's cricket sensation, @rashidkhan_19, underwent a minor lower back surgery with the …

Rashid Khan out of Big Bash League with back injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Rashid Khan out of Big Bash League with back injury

The Hindu  

Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan pulled out of Australia’s Big Bash League Thursday with a back injury that requires minor surgery, his team said. “Rashid is a beloved member of the Strikers and a fan favourite who has been with us for seven years, so he will be extremely missed this summer,” club general manager Tim Nielson said in a …

World Cup 2023: Rashid's chance to rediscover his ODI game
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Rashid's chance to rediscover his ODI game

Hindustan Times  

There’s a lot of Muttiah Muralitharan about Rashid Khan. Rashid Khan in action during Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup opener vs Bangladesh Unlike Murali, however, Rashid doesn’t have the support of his batting group. Rashid hadn’t yet made his debut – that would come eight months later – but within months of donning his country’s colours for the first time, he …

T20 king Rashid will hope to master ODIs too
1 year, 2 months ago

T20 king Rashid will hope to master ODIs too

Hindustan Times  

For a moment, visualise Rashid Khan bowling four overs in a T20 game. Rashid Khan bowls during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan It has helped Rashid become ubiquitous in T20 leagues around the world, finding the same success on the hard and bouncy surfaces of Australia as on the slow and spin-friendly surfaces …

Rashid Khan to donate entire World Cup fees to Afghanistan earthquake survivors
1 year, 3 months ago

Rashid Khan to donate entire World Cup fees to Afghanistan earthquake survivors

India TV News  

Star leg spinner Rashid Khan has announced that he will be donating his entire match fees earned from the World Cup 2023 campaign to the families that copped the brunt of the tragic earthquake that claimed reportedly more than 2000 lives in the western provinces of Afghanistan on Saturday, October 7. Rashid is also going to organise a fundraiser targeting …

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure
1 year, 3 months ago

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's promising young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, was ruled out for the ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, as Pakistan announced their final 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament slated to kick off next month. Inzamam-ul-Haq, the chief selector, announced the Pakistan squad that saw experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali being recalled in light of Naseem's injury. Naseem's …

Rashid Khan available for 2023-24 BBL season, does U-Turn on boycott threat: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Rashid Khan available for 2023-24 BBL season, does U-Turn on boycott threat: Report

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has withdrawn his boycott threat of Australia’s Big Bash League and made himself available for the 2023-24 season of the T20 franchise tournament. Rashid had threatened to boycott BBL in January this year following Australia’s decision to withdraw from a three-match ODI series in Afghanistan in March last year on human rights ground after Taliban …

Rashid Khan named in Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for Pakistan ODIs, Noor Ahmad returns
1 year, 5 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’s Rashid Khan ready to face Bangladesh in T20Is
1 year, 5 months ago

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan ready to face Bangladesh in T20Is

The Hindu  

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said Thursday his team must keep up its momentum after its ODI series win in Bangladesh as it prepares for a two-match Twenty20 series and the World Cup. “As a team, the main focus is to get better each day,” Khan told reporters, adding that they were expecting different conditions on a wicket that should favour …

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan to miss first two ODIs due to injury, expected to feature in final game
1 year, 7 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 …

Rashid Khan sustains back injury soon after IPL 2023, ruled out of two ODIs against Sri Lanka
1 year, 7 months ago

Rashid Khan sustains back injury soon after IPL 2023, ruled out of two ODIs against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Afghanistan have been dealt with a huge blow ahead of their three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Coming back to the ODI series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan is expected to be available for the third and final ODI of the series. The ODI series is crucial for both teams, especially Sri Lanka who will be taking part …

'He's like Rashid Khan. Give him 2 years...': PAK great's sensational 'remember the name' remark for India's IPL star
1 year, 8 months ago

'He's like Rashid Khan. Give him 2 years...': PAK great's sensational 'remember the name' remark for India's IPL star

Hindustan Times  

The Sunrisers Hyderabad thwarted a late comeback from Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday night, registering a 23-run win over Nitish Rana's men in Kolkata. Rashid Khan One of the star performers for the side was spinner Mayank Markande, who picked two important wickets of Narayan Jagadeesan and power-hitter Andre Russell. Latif was impressed with Markande's pace in the air and …

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 re-appoint Rashid Khan as T20I captain following Mohammad Nabi's resignation
2 years ago

Afghanistan re-appoint Rashid Khan as T20I captain following Mohammad Nabi's resignation

India TV News  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Thursday re-appointed maestro leg spinner Rashid Khan as their captain in the T20I format. The 24-year-old leggie will take over the reins after veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi stepped down from the post after the T20 World Cup 2022. After appointing Rashid as their captain, ACB Chairman Mr Mirwais Ashraf said, "Rashid Khan is a massive …

PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup: Shadab Khan set to shatter Shahid Afridi's record as Pakistan eye 2nd T20WC title
2 years, 1 month ago

PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup: Shadab Khan set to shatter Shahid Afridi's record as Pakistan eye 2nd T20WC title

India TV News  

PAK vs ENG T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan and England are all set to chase the glory in the T20 World Cup 2022 final. The Pakistan side has hugely been helped by their bowlers and middle-order batters and one among them is Shadab Khan. In the summit clash, the 24-year-old is all set to shatter former great Shahid Afridi's record …

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Shadab Khan says he's confident of another good show against India
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Shadab Khan says he's confident of another good show against India

India Today  

Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan has said he is confident of another good show against India ahead of their heavyweight clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia. In an exclusive interview with Geo News, the all-rounder said the team has performed well against India in the past and is confident of another good show. We have also done …

Afghanistan puts a positive spin on T20 World Cup prospects
2 years, 2 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 …

Asia Cup 2022: Rashid Khan’s diminishing PowerPlay returns in T20 cricket
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Rashid Khan’s diminishing PowerPlay returns in T20 cricket

The Hindu  

It was the last over of Rashid Khan’s spell. Afghanistan went on to lose its first match of the Super 4 round of the 2022 Asia Cup in Sharjah, and Rashid’s one-wicket spell once again became a talking point. One of the reasons behind Rashid’s strike rate rocketing up is that batters are now more willing to nudge the ball …

Asia Cup: Rashid Khan goes past Tim Southee to become 2nd highest wicket-taker in T20Is
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup: Rashid Khan goes past Tim Southee to become 2nd highest wicket-taker in T20Is

India Today  

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan on Tuesday, August 30 achieved a new milestone as he became the 2nd most successful bowler in T20I cricket. Rashid Khan achieved the milestone during Afghanistan's 2nd Asia Cup 2022 match against Bangladesh at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022: Updates Rashid Khan went past New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee's …

Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh faces stiff Afghanistan challenge
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh faces stiff Afghanistan challenge

The Hindu  

Afghanistan may have mauled Sri Lanka by eight wickets in its Asia Cup 2022 campaign opener. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq ran amok with the new ball against Sri Lanka before Afghanistan’s opening pair of Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz sealed the 106-run chase with effortless ease. “We have prepared well, and we played a good game against Sri Lanka, but …

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan names 22-year-old Mohammad Hasnain as Shaheen Afridi's replacement
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan names 22-year-old Mohammad Hasnain as Shaheen Afridi's replacement

India TV News  

Asia Cup 2022: After Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of Team Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup, the PCB has named fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain as his replacement. Afridi was suggested rest for 4-6 weeks by his medical team, and along with the Asia Cup, he will also miss Pakistan's upcoming series against England. In this match, with the …

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 …

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan longs for more Test opportunities
2 years, 9 months ago

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan longs for more Test opportunities

The Hindu  

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan longs for opportunities to play Test matches against top teams but is content plying his trade in franchise cricket until that happens, the 23-year-old told Reuters on Friday. It was scheduled to play a one-off Test in Hobart in November but Cricket Australia postponed the match citing uncertainty over the future of women’s cricket under Afghanistan’s …

T20 World Cup 2021: Rashid Khan Scripts History, Becomes 4th Bowler To Take 400 T20I Wickets
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Rashid Khan Scripts History, Becomes 4th Bowler To Take 400 T20I Wickets

ABP News  

New Delhi: Afghanistan's veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan completed the 400th wicket-mark in competitive T20 cricket during the T20 World Cup match against New Zealand on Sunday. List of other players who have taken 400 T20I wickets Imran Tahir and Sunil Narine are also included in the elite list of bowlers who have picked 400 wickets in T20 Internationals. As Rashid …

2021 T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar Impressed by India Batters vs Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar Impressed by India Batters vs Afghanistan

The Quint  

He said the Indians handled Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan. "Rarely do you see Rashid Khan giving away 35-36 runs in four overs in T20s." The match was a big one for team India and we badly needed that," Tendulkar said in a video analysis posted on his Facebook page. The batting legend was particularly impressed with the way Rohit …

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