Afghanistan's young right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Saleem Safi has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh due to a groin overload injury. The series is scheduled to begin on October 8 in Abu Dhabi.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Afghanistan's spin duo, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, have been found guilty of breaching the Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and has opted to bat against Sri Lanka in their final group stage clash in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Afghanistan captain and premier spinner Rashid Khan dethroned India's 'Swing King' Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the leading wicket-taker in the T20I Asia Cup.
Haq is recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) medical team to participate in the remaining tournament.
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.
Afghanistan have roped in former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as their new fielding coach, and Nirmalan Thanabalasingam as the new physiotherapist ahead of the much-awaited Asia Cup, which is set to commence in a fortnight.
As a potential subsequent stage in the agreement, which extends until 2029, the ACB and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will collaborate for Afghanistan to utilize the facilities in the UAE for conducting senior men's bilateral matches as well
Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured as the right-hand batter hurt his calf against Afghanistan on Friday, as per the ICC.
The tall fast bowler featured in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan since making his debut in 2009. Across both formats, he scythed 80 wickets. His last international appearance for Afghanistan dates back to March 8, 2020, in a T20I match against Ireland in Greater Noida.