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“We will play our natural game”
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has announced that the national team should excel in the upcoming World Twenty20 since they “prefer T20 cricket to ODIs”.
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“We will play our natural game”
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has announced that the national team should excel in the upcoming World Twenty20 since they “prefer T20 cricket to ODIs”.
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Jadeja was named Man of the Match for crippling Afghanistan’s batting line-up
India’s opening pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane both smashed half-centuries and spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed four wickets to help their side cruise past Afghanistan by eight wickets.
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Sangakkara’s half-century helped Sri Lanka reach the final of the Asia Cup
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Sangakkara scored a fluent half-century to help lead his side to a convincing 129-run win over Afghanistan and earn them a spot in the final of the Asia Cup.
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Stanikzai and Shenwari annihilated Bangladesh’s bowling attack
Afghanistan batsman Asghar Stanikzai and all-rounder Samiullah Shenwari both scored half-centuries to lead their side to a historic 32-run win against Bangladesh in Fatullah.
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Akmal rescued Pakistan with a spectacular century
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal smashed a breathtaking century to help his side start their Asia Cup campaign on a high note as they crushed Afghanistan by 72 runs in Fatullah.
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Afghanistan will have to beat Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Nepal for a spot in the final-ten stage of the World Twenty20
Afghanistan have included uncapped batsman Najeeb Tarakai in their squad for the World Twenty20, which will take place in Bangladesh next month.
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Pakistan won the match with only one ball to spare
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez smashed 42 runs as his side were able to sneak past Afghanistan by six wickets in a last over thriller during their one-off Twenty20 International in Sharjah.
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Afghanistan are the eighth Asian country to be granted Associate membership
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that Afghanistan have become the 37th country to be bestowed with the honour of receiving the Associate membership status.