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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Free of 'Mr. Fix It' tag, Steve Smith eyes T20 World Cup spot
Steve Smith is enjoying his revamped batting role and believes he can play a part in Australia's title defence at the T20 World Cup to be held at home later this year, if he continues in the same vein. Smith was pigeonholed as a sheet anchor in T20 cricket, including during Australia's maiden T20 World Cup-winning campaign in the UAE last year. However, during the tour of Sri Lanka in June, the 33-year-old was relieved from his 'Mr.
Pakistan optimistic of Shaheen Afridi playing World Cup after London rehab
cricket board is optimistic of his participation in the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Left-arm fast bowler Afridi suffered the injury in Sri Lanka last month and was ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates despite being named in the preliminary squad by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). "Shaheen Afridi requires uninterrupted, dedicated knee specialist care and London offers some of the best sports medical and rehabilitation facilities in the world," PCB chief medical officer Najeebullah Soomro said in a statement on Monday.
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.
'It was way beyond time that we set this up’ – How Sharjah helped create Asia Cup
When the Asia Cup makes its return to Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday it will feel much like a family reunion.
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.