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Afghanistan Names Three Uncapped Players In Test Squad vs New Zealand

Three uncapped players -- opener Riaz Hassan, all-rounder Shamsurrahman and pacer Khalil Ahmed -- have been included in Afghanistan's final 16-member squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand, scheduled to begin in Greater Noida on September 9. Star all-rounder Rashid Khan is not in the squad as he is recovering from an injury. Zahir Khan and Zia-ur-Rehman will lead Afghanistan's spin attack in Rashid's absence. Gulbadin Naib, Fareed Ahmad and Yama Arab, who were a part of the preliminary squad announced last month, have been omitted, while pacer Naveed Zadran is also missing due to a side strain.

Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

Disappointed that he did not get many opportunities to play Test cricket following his historic 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel believes that such setbacks only intensify the drive and ambition in New Zealand spinners to prove themselves in the subcontinent. Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase their skills as pitches and conditions there offer more assistance to seamers. "If you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult. Sometimes, obviously you don't get as many opportunities at home because of our home conditions," Patel told reporters here on Friday ahead of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan, which begins from September 9.

New Zealand add Herath and Rathour to coaching staff for Asia tests

NEW DELHI : New Zealand added former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath and India's ex-batting coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff on Friday for their upcoming three test matches in Asia.

New Zealand Face Club vs Country Dilemma As Top Players Opt Out Of Central Contracts

New Zealand cricket is increasingly grappling with the club vs country dilemma, as more high-profile players choose to opt out of central contracts. With the team gearing up for a challenging stretch of nine Test matches in the coming months, Test captain Tim Southee has acknowledged the issue, attributing it to the "changing landscape of international cricket." Southee expressed optimism that cricket boards and franchise leagues could find a way to "work together" to address the situation.

Jaco van Gass speaks out after crash left Paralympic hopes hanging by a thread

Somewhere in France there's a very relieved Renault driver as Jaco van Gass wrote the latest chapter in his improbable story.

Austria says it will work with Germany on joint deportations of criminals to Afghanistan

Austria has fallen in line with Germany and said it intends to start deporting Afghan nationals back to Afghanistan.

Paralympian who was hit by a car last week wins gold, years after Afghanistan war injury

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Refugee from Afghanistan hoping to double up in LA under French flag

PARIS : Zakia Khudadadi, the first athlete from the refugees team to clinch a medal at the Paralympics, is hoping to represent France at the next games in Los Angeles in 2028 and wants to expand her repertoire by competing in both taekwondo and athletics.

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Afghanistan Names Three Uncapped Players In Test Squad vs New Zealand

Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

New Zealand add Herath and Rathour to coaching staff for Asia tests

New Zealand Face Club vs Country Dilemma As Top Players Opt Out Of Central Contracts

Jaco van Gass speaks out after crash left Paralympic hopes hanging by a thread

Austria says it will work with Germany on joint deportations of criminals to Afghanistan

Paralympian who was hit by a car last week wins gold, years after Afghanistan war injury

Refugee from Afghanistan hoping to double up in LA under French flag