Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century powered Afghanistan to clinch a 72-run win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20I match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.
UAE pacer Sanchit Sharma was a key player for Gulf Giants, who went on to win the inaugural edition of the International League T20 in 2022, under the coaching of Zimbabwean legend Andy Flower. He took seven wickets in nine matches and was integral to the side during the run into the trophy
"Afghanistan Cricket Board's Selection Committee named an 18-member Afghanistan National Squad for the three-match T20I Series against UAE starting tomorrow at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE," ACB said in an official statement.
England T20 World Cup winner Tymal Mills has been drafted into the Desert Vipers squad for season two of the ILT20, with the left-arm fast bowler named as the replacement for Gus Atkinson
With a perfect blend of experience and youth, the Gulf Giants are geared up to dominate the league and defend their ILT20 championship. They have announced Andy Flower as the team's Head Coach for the upcoming season, which will be led by England batter James Vince
Australia will host the West Indies between February 2 and 13 for three ODIs and three T20Is. Warner is also likely to feature in the Big Bash League for the Sydney Thunder after playing his final Test.
Haryana beat Tamil Nadu by 51 runs while Andhra Pradesh drubbed Rajasthan by 24 runs here at JK Pavilion Stadium on Wednesday in Group A in the ongoing sixth edition of Nagesh Trophy - Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2023-24
Salt was one of several players from the high-scoring West Indies v England T20I series in the Caribbean to enjoy a jump after the latest update on Wednesday.