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Over 300 players register for IPL 2024, ten are from Afghanistan
As the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL) draws near, 333 players, including 10 Afghanistan cricketers, have registered themselves for the annual auction that will take place on Tuesday in Dubai.
This year’s diverse pool showcases a mix of young talents and experienced veterans, offering franchises an array of choices.
The oldest to register this year is Afghanistan’s cricketing legend Mohammad Nabi, who at 39 years of age would bring any team a wealth of experience.
The other four are David Wiese (Age: 38) – Namibia; Ben Cutting (Age: 37) – Australia; Jalaj Saxena (Age: 37) – India; and Tanmay Mishra (Age: 37) – India/Kenya.
From South Africa’s 17-year-old prodigy Kwena Maphaka to Afghanistan’s seasoned 39-year-old Nabi, the auction promises excitement at every turn.
Nabi, a former Afghanistan captain and a stellar all-rounder last played in the IPL in 2021, in just three matches. Recently seen representing Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023, the 39-year-old has set his base price at INR 1.5 crore ($180,000) for this auction.
Last year, Nabi set his base price at INR 1 crore but went unsold. The same auction, however, saw England’s Sam Curran snapped up by Punjab Kings for an impressive INR 18.50 crore ($2.26 million).
At just 18 years of age, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is another Afghanistan cricketer who has signed up for the auction. Ghazanfar recently played for Afghanistan U19 against Pakistan U19 in Dubai. His base price is INR 20 lakhs.
Other Afghanistan players and their base price are:
Azmatullah Omarzai at INR 50 lakh
Mujeeb Rahman at INR 200 lakh
Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil at INR 50 lakh
Ibrahim Zadran at INR 50 lakh
Najibullah Zadran at INR 50 lakh
Qais Ahamad at INR 50 lakh
Fareed Ahmad at INR 50 lakh
Izharulhuq Naveed at INR 50 lakh
Afghanistan are set to face India in the Asian Games cricket quarter-finals after Saturday’s rain-hit match between Nepal and Japan confirmed the Pool A standings.
The quarter-final between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on September 28 in Nisshin, Japan.
Nepal secured first place in the group after Japan’s chase was washed out. Nepal had scored 149 runs for four wickets in 15 overs after being sent in to bat, but persistent rain prevented Japan from starting its innings.
The result saw Nepal advance as Pool A winners, with Afghanistan joining them in the quarter-finals as the other qualifying team. Nepal will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals.
Japan have been eliminated from the tournament.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi secured a convincing 6-0 victory over Esteqlal Kabul today (Friday) in the 23rd match of the sixth season of the Afghanistan Champions League at the Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
Reza Gholami opened the scoring for Sorkh Poshan Khafi in the fourth minute with a header before Sohrab Afghan doubled the lead in the 21st minute.
Afghan struck again four minutes into the second half to make it 3-0, while Yar Mohammad added the fourth goal in the 52nd minute.
Sorkh Poshan Khafi completed the rout with two further goals in the 68th and 70th minutes, securing a 6-0 win.
The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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Afghanistan Champions League: Arman FC and Aino Mina play out goalless draw
Arman FC will return to action on September 28, when they face Sarsabz Yashlar. Aino Mina Kandahar will play their next match on September 29 against Toofan Herat.
Arman FC and Aino Mina Kandahar played out a goalless draw on Friday in the 22nd match of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium in Kabul.
Both sides started the match with an attacking approach, creating several opportunities and making efforts to break the deadlock. However, neither team was able to convert their chances as the first half ended without a goal.
The attacking contest continued after the restart, with both Arman FC and Aino Mina looking for an opening goal. Arman FC continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough, while Aino Mina also created opportunities of their own.
Despite the efforts from both sides and several attempts to find the decisive goal, neither team managed to unlock the opposition defense. The match ultimately ended 0–0, with both teams taking a point from the encounter.
The match also saw Aino Mina commit 15 fouls and receive one yellow card. Arman FC committed eight fouls and finished the game without receiving either a yellow or a red card.
Arman FC will return to action on September 28, when they face Sarsabz Yashlar. Aino Mina Kandahar will play their next match on September 29 against Toofan Herat.
Matches in the sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League are broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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