After Afghanistan recorded a memorable win against Australia with the opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib shining, the topic of bilateral series between these two nations has once again picked up momentum.
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.
After his side's 21-run loss against Afghanistan in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2024, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh hailed their opponents and said that they were good and outplayed them.
India is in the box seat to qualify for the final four, but a loss to Australia in their last Super Eight match could still see Rohit Sharma's side miss out.
This victory put the chances of multi-time champions to reach the semifinals into some serious jeopardy while boosting Afghanistan's own chances of historic progress to the final four stage. A loss to India on Monday and a victory of Afghanistan over a struggling Bangladesh is all that is
The spirited performance from Afghanistan left Australia in a peculiar situation. Australia will now step into Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia to face India in a must-win game.
Afghanistan pacer Gulbadin Naib who starred for his team with his match-winning performance during their historic win over Australia believes that their team's "journey starts now".
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.
Lavishing praise on Afghanistan after they pulled off a historic win over Australia, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer feels calling their triumph a fluke will be disrespectful to the Rashid Khan-led side.
Gopal Baglay has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Nauru, with residence in Canberra, the Ministry of External Affairs informed on Sunday.
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.