T20 leagues making up for Afghanistan's scant international exposure, says Rashid
Stints in Twenty20 leagues across the world have helped most Afghanistan players to cope with the lack of international cricket, star spinner Rashid Khan said.
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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup Group B: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Afghanistan will be squaring off against Bangladesh in the Group B clash of the Asia Cup on Tuesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match will be a campaign opener for Bangladesh while for Afghanistan, it will be their second game after they thrashed Sri Lanka by 8 wickets. The Mohammad Nabi-led side will be looking to book their place in the Super 4s stage while Bangladesh will look to clinch victory in their opening game. It will be interesting to see which side will be dominating the other.
Asia Cup 2022, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: FTP leaves Afghans yearning for more quality cricket
And Rashid Khan is one of those players who epitomise cricket's power to offer global stardom to anyone outside the major cricket-playing nation. Coming from Afghanistan, a country forever ravaged by war and political tension, Rashid has gone on to become one of the biggest brands in T20 cricket in a span of six years and at an age of 24.
Asia Cup 2022 - Not In Our Hands That Teams Take Us Seriously Or Lightly: Afghanistan Spinner Rashid Khan
Ahead of the clash with Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2022, Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has said that despite participating in many leagues, playing for the national side always comes first for the players. Afghanistan will lock horns with Bangladesh on Tuesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The side will be led by all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and sees one change from the 16-member squad that toured Ireland. Samiuallah Shinwari has replaced Sharafuddin Ashraf, who is now a part of the reserves. Spinner Noor Ahmed has also been added to the side.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan calls for greater 'opportunities'
The Mohammad Nabi-led side crushed Sri Lanka in the opener of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament and next take on Bangladesh in Sharjah on Tuesday. Rashid remains the brightest star in a galaxy of talented players many of whom have seen dark days in the war-torn nation, which witnessed another takeover by the Taliban last year. Despite the odds, the one-time minnows have made their presence felt among the cricketing elite since making their Test debut in 2018 in India.
AIFF Fined USD 18,000 By AFC For Fan Invasion During India's Asian Cup Qualifiers In June
All India Football Federation (AIFF) was on Monday fined USD 18,000 by the continental governing body for spectator invasion during its national team's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Kolkata in June. But, the bulk of the amount -- USD 13,500 -- is a suspended fine to be paid in case of repeat offence within two years. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) imposed USD 8,000 fine on the AIFF after one home spectator invaded India team's technical bench -- a restricted area -- during the match against Afghanistan.
AIFF fined $18,000 by AFC for fan invasion during India's Asian Cup qualifiers in June
Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Kolkata in June. But, the bulk of the amount -- $13,500 -- is a suspended fine to be paid in case of repeat offence within two years. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) imposed a $8,000 fine on the AIFF after one home spectator invaded India team's technical bench -- a restricted area -- during the match against Afghanistan.
Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh open campaign against high flying Afghanistan
Bangladesh will be aiming to improve their ordinary T20 record against a confident Afghanistan in the Asia Cup here on Tuesday. Afghanistan pacers blew away the Sri Lankan batting in the opening game. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be playing their tournament opener.