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Afghanistan’s victory over England on Wednesday has given the aspect an actual shot at qualifying for the Champions Trophy knockout levels.
One one that will not be stunned by the group’s progress is its former coach Lalchand Rajput. The previous India cricketer, at the moment the UAE’s head coach, was happy by his former group’s progress.
“I recently told someone ‘don’t be surprised if they make it to the semifinals.’ It is heartening to see their performances. I have seen them start from nothing and reaching this level is something. The cricket has grown well,” mentioned Rajput, who coached the aspect from 2016 to 2017, throughout which period the group additionally received its Take a look at standing.
“Seeing the guys whom I have worked with like Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Nabi and Gulbadin Naib do well is very nice,” he added.
File picture: Former India cricketer Rajput coached Afghanistan from 2016 to 2017, throughout which period the group additionally received its Take a look at standing.
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File picture: Former India cricketer Rajput coached Afghanistan from 2016 to 2017, throughout which period the group additionally received its Take a look at standing.
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Rajput defined that in his time, he began two- and three-day cricket matches between provincial groups in Afghanistan.
“They had four teams and now have six. Playing red-ball cricket, teaches the batters to play long innings, which then helps with one-day cricket. Similarly, the bowlers also learn to bowl 15-20 overs and it becomes easier to bowl 10 overs in a match,” mentioned the 63-year-old.
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Afghanistan should beat Australia in Lahore on Friday to advance to the final 4. If that occurs, the group may additionally journey to the UAE to tackle India within the first semifinal.
It will be a particular second for the nation to play in opposition to a rustic which was as soon as its ‘home’ venue.
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates taking the ultimate wicket of England that secured their win within the ICC Champions Trophy match in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates taking the ultimate wicket of England that secured their win within the ICC Champions Trophy match in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Within the early days of its cricket, the long-lasting Sharjah Cricket Stadium was the house for Afghanistan cricket. A few of its early cricketers even used to work within the Emirates whereas pursuing cricket.
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Mazhar Khan, Normal Supervisor on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium added, “In 2010, Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, who built the stadium, announced that Sharjah will be their home venue when they were here for the Intercontinental Cup.
“They are passionate boys and love playing here in Sharjah because they have got a lot of support from their fans in this part of the world.”
“I think they had some very fast bowlers, but were a bit erratic in the early days. But once Rashid Khan came in, he foxed everybody and made a huge difference alongside the likes of Mohammad Nabi,” Mazhar added.
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