However, in the same statement Cricket Ireland confirmed a line up of action-packed cricket this summer.
Omarzai, who finished with impressive figures of 5-58, ended Root's classy knock when the batter fell caught behind trying to play the ramp shot.
South Africa were always on course to reach the target even after losing their opening three batsmen for 80 runs.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board sent out a heartfelt message to Rashid Khan after the match and said in a post on social media: “Chin up, Skipp!...