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Scotland name Afghanistan-born Zainullah Ihsan in T20 World Cup squad

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Afghanistan-born fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan has been included in Scotland’s squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India, earning his first senior call-up at international level.

The 19-year-old seamer was born in Afghanistan and later moved to the United Kingdom as an unaccompanied asylum seeker. He was granted refugee status in 2022 and has since risen quickly through the Scottish cricket system.

Before arriving in Glasgow, Ihsan had only played tape-ball cricket. He later joined GHK Cricket Club and became eligible to represent Scotland last year. Having previously featured for Scotland A, he could now make his full international debut at the World Cup.

Finlay McCreath, Oliver Davidson and former New Zealand international Tom Bruce are also included in the squad, while captain Richie Berrington is among 11 players who featured at the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Scotland head of performance Steve Snell described the squad as well balanced and praised Ihsan’s pace and range of skills, saying the young bowler has consistently impressed at youth and A-team levels and fully merits his selection.

Scotland initially failed to qualify for the tournament after defeats to Jersey and Italy in the qualifiers but were handed a late place after Bangladesh withdrew from the competition.

Ranked 14th in the world, Scotland replace Bangladesh as the highest-ranked team not already qualified and will compete in Group C of the tournament.

 
 

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ACL: Sarsabz Yashlar edge Isteqlal Kabul 2–1

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Sarsabz Yashlar Faryab defeated Isteqlal Kabul 2–1 in the 11th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan.

The match was played on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.

The two teams played out a balanced first half, with neither side able to break the deadlock.

In the second half, Esteqlal Kabul’s Haroon Noori opened the scoring to put his side 1–0 ahead.

Sarsabz Yashlar responded by increasing the pressure, with Abdullah Maki equalizing in the 67th minute.

Adnan Nemati then scored Sarsab Yashlar’s second goal in the 82nd minute, completing the comeback and securing a 2–1 victory over Esteqlal Kabul.

Matches from the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan are being broadcast live on Ariana Television.

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Sorkh Poshan Khafi beat Arman FC 2–0 in ACL season six

Arman FC will face Khurasan Faryab in their third match next Sunday, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi will take on Toofan Herat.

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Sorkh Poshan Khafi secured a 2–0 victory over Arman FC in their second match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan.

The two sides faced off on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul in the 10th match of the tournament.

Arman FC started brightly and looked dangerous in attack, creating several chances in the first half. However, they failed to find the back of the net.

Sorkh Poshan Khafi broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute through Ali Basit Nazari, who finished the chance to put his side 1–0 ahead. Nazari was later named Player of the Match.

Arman FC pushed for an equalizer after the break and enjoyed a significant spell of possession, but Sorkh Poshan Khafi defended well and remained dangerous on the counter.

The Khafi-based side sealed the win in second-half stoppage time when Naweed Mahboobi scored the second goal, securing a 2–0 victory.

Arman FC’s goalkeeper also produced several important saves to keep the scoreline from widening.

Arman FC will face Khurasan Faryab in their third match next Sunday, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi will take on Toofan Herat.

Both matches will be broadcast live on Ariana Television.

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India sweep Afghanistan 3-0 as Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 century

Afghanistan struggled from the start of their chase and lost four wickets for just 47 runs.

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India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third and final T20 international in Delhi on Thursday, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

India opener Abhishek Sharma hit the fastest T20 international century by a batter from a full-member nation, reaching his hundred from just 30 balls.

The 26-year-old scored 108 runs from 34 deliveries, hitting nine fours and 11 sixes before he was dismissed by Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan.

His century also broke India’s previous record of a 35-ball hundred, set by former captain Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in 2017.

India’s other opener, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, scored 50 from 35 balls as India posted 221 for seven after Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bowl.

Afghanistan struggled from the start of their chase and lost four wickets for just 47 runs.

They were eventually bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs, losing the match by 127 runs.

Captain Ibrahim Zadran was Afghanistan’s top scorer with 25 runs.

India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets each as Afghanistan’s batting order collapsed.

Speaking after the match, Zadran said he was disappointed with the result but noted some improvement in the team’s approach during the powerplay.

“Definitely disappointed,” ​Zadran said. “We improved a little bit in the powerplay. Totally happy ​with the intent…

“Yes, we will struggle a little bit in one or two series, but with time we will improve,” he said. “If we don’t have intent, it is really hard to beat international teams.”

Zadran also called for Afghanistan to play more matches against top international sides.

“We need to play more games and more series, especially against the biggest teams. That’s how we can improve,” he said.

 

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