"It's important to take care of our fitness. And we all know it's really hot out there. For me, it's really important to stay fresh and give 100 per cent in the first game," he added.
With wins over England, Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa in white-ball cricket, Afghanistan is one of the fastest-growing cricket nations in recent while. Their T20 World Cup run to the semifinals last year, which included wins over heavyweights like Australia and New Zealand,
This series will be a part of an absolutely stacked home season for them. A bilateral ODI series against the island nation adds to what is an already packed home season for the Pakistan men's side. Also to visit their shores are South Africa for an all-format tour starting October.
Afghanistan's rising spinner Noor Ahmad classified playing alongside 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League as the "real highlight" of his career.
Pakistan go into the competition on a high after winning the Tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, clinching the title with a commanding 75-run victory over Afghanistan in the final.
Pakistan ended this tri-nation series with a total of four wins and a loss, while Afghanistan secured three wins and two losses, including this loss in the final. UAE, the hosts, lost all their matches. This series win serves as a good sign for Pakistan, who will start their Asia Cup campaig
"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues," said PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed
A situation report of the UNHCR released on Friday said that in August alone, returns increased by 254 per cent, while deportations rose by 191pc as compared to July, coinciding with the start of the third phase of the 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan' (IFPR).
The Taliban's "no skin contact with unrelated males" rule prohibits male rescuers from physically assisting women, even in life-threatening situations. This has led to delays or denial of medical care to women trapped under rubble.
Today, a plane took off carrying 40 tonnes of food and shelter materials to support and assist those affected by the earthquake that struck the eastern regions of the country.
Several countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Turkmenistan, and Bangladesh, have provided cash and non-cash aid to the Islamic Emirate to support those affected by the disaster.