The Afghanistan cricket team has suffered a setback during the 2024 T20 World Cup as off-spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman sustained a finger injury. This injury will sideline him for the rest of the tournament, and Hazratullah Zazai will replace him.
The 23-year-old has been a key player in Afghanistan’s white-ball team, particularly excelling in the T20 format. In 46 T20Is, the off-spinner has taken 59 wickets at an average of 18.10, with an economy rate of 6.35, including one five-wicket haul.
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Mujeeb has played only one match, recording figures of 3-0-16-1 against Uganda in a 125-run victory at Providence, Guyana. Opening batter Hazratullah Zazai, who was already in their reserves, has been called up to replace him.
Squad: Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Hazratullah Zazai.
Reserves: Saleem Safi, Sediq Atal,
Afghanistan headline their impressive 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a decisive victory over New Zealand
Representing their war-torn nation, Afghan cricketers have been outstanding in the 9th edition of the T20 World Cup. The team from the subcontinent began their campaign with a 125-run victory over Uganda, followed by their first-ever win against New Zealand in any format.
On Thursday, they eliminated the Kiwis from the competition by defeating Papua New Guinea, securing their place in the Super 8 stage. Their final group match will be against co-hosts West Indies on Tuesday in Gros Islet.
Rashid Khan and his team will then face India (June 22) and Australia (June 23) in the Super 8 stage. Although they have yet to beat either team in any format, they are confident of pulling off an upset given their current form.
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