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In a humorous turn of events, Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman neglected to put on his protective gear when he entered the field to bat in their 2023 World Cup match against Bangladesh at Dharamshala’s Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on October 7. He only recognized the oversight after reaching the crease, at which point a teammate hurried to supply him with the necessary protective equipment, including pocket underwear and an abdomen guard.
During the 35th over, after Rashid Khan was dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman came to bat. Unfortunately, he didn’t stay for long and was out after scoring just one run. Commentator Simon Doull emphasized the importance of protective gear as batters prepare to bat. The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the video on Instagram with the following statement:
“Wrong bat? Forgot the gloves? Oh no!”
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What occurred in the 2023 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan?
Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, won the toss and chose to field in their first match of the 2023 World Cup against Afghanistan on Saturday. Afghanistan, batting first, was dismissed for 156 runs in 37.2 overs. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both took three wickets, while Shoriful Islam secured two wickets. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman each managed to claim one wicket.
Rahamnullah Gurbaz was the top scorer for Afghanistan, making 47 runs off 62 balls, including one six and four fours. Ibrahim Zadram and Azmatullah Omarzai both contributed 22 runs each, while Rahmat Shah and captain Hasmatullah Shahidi added 18 runs to the scoreboard.
In response, Bangladesh reached a score of 132/3 after 30 overs, with Shakib Al Hasan contributing a run-a-ball six, and Najmul Hossain-Shanto scoring 44 runs off 70 balls. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was dismissed after making 57 runs off 73 balls, which included five boundaries.
Shakib Al Hasan and his team will face defending champions England at the same venue on October 10.
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