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"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".

Gulbadin Naib's 'Fake Injury' Confirmed? Afghanistan Teammate's Post Breaks Internet

Afghanistan scripted history by beating Bangladesh to reach the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday. The Rashid Khan-led side emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter and this was the first time ever that they ever reached the semi-finals of an International Cricket Council (ICC) competition. However, the victory was not without its fair share of controversies as Gulbadin Naib was accused of 'faking an injury'. During the 12th over of the Bangladesh innings, Naib fell to the ground holding his hamstring right after head coach Jonathan Trott was seen signaling to the players to slow the game down. Afghanistan were 2 runs ahead on DLS method with the game hanging by a thread.

Watch: Comedy Of Errors As Afghanistan Batters Run Towards Same End, Bangladesh Make Bigger Mistake

Afghanistan's historic 2024 T20 World Cup win over Bangladesh, that helped them achieve their first-ever semi-finals, was not without its funny moments. Afghanistan put up a total of only 115 in 20 overs, which included openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran playing at a strike rate of under 100. Their struggles translated into their running between the wickets, and brought about a moment where both batters were hilariously running in the same direction. The video of the comical moment went viral on social media.

R Ashwin Wants 'Red Card' For Gulbadin Naib Accused Of 'Cheating' In T20 WC. Afghanistan Star Replies

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup Super 8 game was a a widely followed one with the former making history with a maiden semi-final entry. Afghanistan needed to beat Bangladesh to be the second team from the Super 8 Group 1 after India to enter the last four stage. The Rashid Khan-led side did just that by keeping their composure in a low-scoring rain-affected match to knock out both Bangladesh and Australia from the semi-final race.

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach semi-finals, Australia go home

:Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh under the Duckworth Lewis System in St Vincent on Monday, joining India as the qualifiers from Group 1 and sending Australia home.

Rashid Khan Breaks Silence As 'Cheating' Accusation Sours Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Entry

On Tuesday, Afghanistan experienced their most important day in their cricket history so far. The team led by Rashid Khan defeated Bangladesh to knock out Australia and qualify for the first time ever in a T20 World Cup semi-final. However, there was one incident that seemed to mar the whole occasion for Afghanistan. It happened when Gulbadin Naib dramatically fell on his back, clutching his thigh after Trott signalled his players to slow things down.

Watch: Afghanistan Accused Of 'Cheating' After Act Gets Caught On Camera. R Ashwin Reacts

The Afghanistan cricket team booked their progression into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024, beating Bangladesh in their final Super 8 match of the tournament. Though it was a deserving win for Afghanistan, there were many head-scratching incidents from the game that left the world of social media baffled. The biggest incident that made headlines was Afghanistan star Gulbadin Naib's shock injury claim that seemed to have come on the instructions of coach Jonathan Trott. Seeing the act getting caught on camera, even 'cheating accusations' were made against Naib, Trott and Afghanistan.

"Jis Din Gira Denge, Us Din...": Old Statement Of Indian Who Mentored Afghanistan Goes Viral

Afghanistan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of cricket, beating Australia by 21 runs in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. This was their first win of over Australia in any format, having narrowly lost out to them in the ODI World Cup last year in India. The win also keeps Afghanistan afloat in the race to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament. Afghanistan have pulled off some huge results over the years, but after wins over New Zealand and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup, it is safe to say that they are knocking on the door to become a cricketing powerhouse.

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

Gulbadin Naib's 'Fake Injury' Confirmed? Afghanistan Teammate's Post Breaks Internet

Watch: Comedy Of Errors As Afghanistan Batters Run Towards Same End, Bangladesh Make Bigger Mistake

R Ashwin Wants 'Red Card' For Gulbadin Naib Accused Of 'Cheating' In T20 WC. Afghanistan Star Replies

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach semi-finals, Australia go home

Rashid Khan Breaks Silence As 'Cheating' Accusation Sours Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Entry

Watch: Afghanistan Accused Of 'Cheating' After Act Gets Caught On Camera. R Ashwin Reacts

"Jis Din Gira Denge, Us Din...": Old Statement Of Indian Who Mentored Afghanistan Goes Viral