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Accused Of 'Cheating, Faking Injury', Afghanistan Star Gulbadin Naib Introduces Physio, Who Makes 'Wonders Happen'

Gulbadin Naib dramatically falling on his back, clutching his thigh after Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott signalled his players to slow things down in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh caused both amusement and annoyance as former players questioned the genuineness of his discomfort. Naib, who was fielding in the slip cordon, complained of cramps during the 12th over bowled by spinner Noor Ahmad, after Trott was seen on camera asking his players to slow down as Bangladesh had fallen behind on the Duckworth-Lewis par score in the rain-hit Super 8 clash.

Tumpah Ruah Warga Afghanistan Nobar Piala Dunia Kriket

Afghanistan - Kriket merupakan olahraga yang sangat populer di Afghanistan. Warga sampai tumpah ruah di jalanan untuk menonton pertandingan Cricket World Cup T20.

Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith Pour Emotions Out As South Africa Reach First Ever T20 World Cup Final

Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn are all too familiar with the heartbreak of being a South African at ICC events, and as the Proteas broke the jinx by entering their maiden T20 World Cup final, both men felt emotionally overwhelmed. South Africa handed a nine-wicket thrashing to Afghanistan in the semifinals in Tarouba, Trinidad to make the final after seven semifinal disappointments of the past. "We are in the finals. Couldn't be happier for @AidzMarkaram and the team, one more to go," wrote former skipper Smith on his X account, tagging current captain Aiden Markram.

India vs England Hourly Weather Report Guyana: Washout Threat Looms, Rain Likely To Knock Out...

India gear up for the T20 World Cup 2024 showdown against England, the defending champions, as the two teams come face to face in the second semi-final of the match in Guyana on Thursday. Contrary to the first semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan, which saw no interruption by rain, the second match in Guyana is expected to witness plenty of showers, especially after the scheduled start of the game, at 10:30 AM (local time). Showers a day before were also witnessed in Guyana and the same is expected during the second semi final too.

"What The Hell Man": Ravichandran Ashwin Blunt As Ever On Gulbadin Naib 'Fake Injury' Saga

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his weight behind Afghanistan star Gulbadin Naib amid criticism over his antics in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Bangladesh. Afghanistan wrote a new chapter in its cricketing history, qualifying for the T20 World Cup semi-finalists for the first time ever. During the dying embers of the match, Naib allegedly feigned injury after coach Jonathan Trott apparently sent signals slow down. Afghanistan were ahead of DLS with rain interrupting the match at that time. Naib immediately fell down on the ground. While his antics had sparked a laughing riot initially, fans and experts later criticised Naib for faking an injury, and accused the player of 'cheating'.

Choke-Hold: A Look At South Africa's Painful Past At ICC Events

South Africa and World Cup semifinals used to be a sporting tragedy of Shakepearean proportions. Not anymore. Shedding the unwanted tag of perennial "chokers" the Proteas marched into their maiden T20 World Cup final unbeaten in Tarouba, Trinidad, comfortably beating tournament giant-slayers Afghanistan. The triumph wiped off years of heartache and the trauma of being labelled under-performers despite having some of international cricket's biggest names in the line-up. Let's take a look at the Proteas' tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in global events.

"Should Be A Fair Contest": Afghanistan Coach Fumes At ICC After T20 World Cup Semi-final Defeat

Afghanistan's heroic run in the T20 World Cup 2024 came to an end at the penultimate hurdle, as the Rashid Khan-led side suffered a lopsided 9-wicket defeat against South Africa in Trinidad. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan could only put 56 runs on the board, their lowest in T20 internationals and also the lowest in the history of T20 World Cups. After Afghanistan's journey in the competition came to an end on Wednesday, head coach Jonathan Trott fumed at ICC, saying it wasn't even an "even contest".

Afghanistan's dream T20 World Cup run ends as South Africa storm into final

South Africa chose the perfect stage to produced their best cricket of the T20 World Cup as they thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets and with more than 11 overs to spare in the semi-final to reach the title match of the showpiece event for the first time.

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Accused Of 'Cheating, Faking Injury', Afghanistan Star Gulbadin Naib Introduces Physio, Who Makes 'Wonders Happen'

Tumpah Ruah Warga Afghanistan Nobar Piala Dunia Kriket

Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith Pour Emotions Out As South Africa Reach First Ever T20 World Cup Final

India vs England Hourly Weather Report Guyana: Washout Threat Looms, Rain Likely To Knock Out...

"What The Hell Man": Ravichandran Ashwin Blunt As Ever On Gulbadin Naib 'Fake Injury' Saga

Choke-Hold: A Look At South Africa's Painful Past At ICC Events

"Should Be A Fair Contest": Afghanistan Coach Fumes At ICC After T20 World Cup Semi-final Defeat

Afghanistan's dream T20 World Cup run ends as South Africa storm into final