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Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad
Afghanistan named their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA in June this year, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.
Afghanistan have made a few additions to their squad compared to the 2022 edition, with Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, and Noor Ahmad all named in the side.
However, Hashmatullah Shahidi, who led Afghanistan in last year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, wasn’t part of the side, his last T20I appearance coming in 2022.
Youngster Nangyal Kharoti, who made his international debut for Afghanistan in March this year against Ireland, also finds a place in the squad. The 20-year-old impressed in that series with five wickets in three matches with an economy of just 5.90.
Another young Afghan player to seal a spot is wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Ishaq, who was part of Afghanistan’s squad in the 2020 and 2022 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cups.
Rashid will lead the spin department with support from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Nangyal Kharoti and veteran Mohammad Nabi.
Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooq have retained their spots and make up Afghanistan’s fast-bowling line-up.
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
Toofan Herat secured a 2–0 victory over Arman FC in the 77th match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan in Kabul.
The match was played on Saturday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium, with both teams competing for a positive result.
Toofan Herat opened the scoring in the first half before adding a second goal in the closing minutes of the second half to seal the victory.
Arman FC made several attempts to get on the scoresheet throughout the match but were unable to find the back of the net.
Arman FC will face Abu Muslim Farah in their next fixture on November 11, while Toofan Herat are scheduled to meet Sir Sabz Yashlar Khwafi on November 10.
All matches of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan are broadcast live on Ariana Television Network.
Afghanistan finished the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at 402 for 7 after 125 overs, remaining 102 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first-innings total of 504 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 504 in 134.3 overs in their first innings, setting a challenging target for Afghanistan to close the gap.
Afghanistan made progress with the bat on the third day, reaching 402 for 7 by the close of play. However, they still trail Zimbabwe by 102 runs, with three wickets remaining in their first innings.
The match will continue on day four, with Afghanistan looking to reduce the deficit and potentially take the lead before Zimbabwe begin their second innings.
Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Malaysia in their second match of the Asia Cup on Saturday, recording their second consecutive win in the tournament.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bowl and dismissed Malaysia for just 42 runs in 22.3 overs. Noor Ali Niazi led the bowling attack with an impressive six-wicket haul and was named Player of the Match.
Afghanistan chased down the target without losing a wicket, reaching 43 runs in just three overs to seal a comprehensive victory.
Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka in their third match of the tournament on Monday.
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