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Afghanistan announce spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup
KABUL: Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday, while the six-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9. The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals. Afghanistan lost in the semifinals at last year’s men’s T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025. Fazlhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options. Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. Defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A. Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE. The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi. Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq
British wheelchair basketball players turn backs on Israeli opponents before game
LONDON: Members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team turned their backs on their Israeli opponents before a game in Germany.
Facing Ryder Cup decision, Bradley 3 back at Tour Championship - ESPN
ATLANTA — Keegan Bradley spent part of Monday handing out free Ryder Cup tickets to golfers at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, the site of next month's match between the United States and Europe.
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Sunday, August 24)
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Arsenal's Gyokeres grabs first Premier League goals in 5-0 thrashing of Leeds
LONDON :Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres netted his first two Premier League goals and defender Jurrien Timber scored twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Arsenal sign Eze from Palace to bolster attack
Arsenal announced the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace on Saturday in a homecoming for the 27-year-old attacking midfielder who began his youth career at the North London club.
Guardiola defends Trafford after costly error against Spurs
MANCHESTER, England :Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his decision to start young goalkeeper James Trafford on Saturday was down to his performance last week, shrugging off suggestions about the potential departure of regular starter Ederson.