During a Kabul Premier League match, an extraordinary cricket moment unfolded when Afghanistan‘s talented player, Sediqullah Atal, delivered a breathtaking display of hitting that left the internet in awe. Facing Amir Zazai in a single over, Atal showcased his batting prowess by smashing seven consecutive sixes, leading to a remarkable 48-run over. The astonishing sequence began with a no-ball six and continued with five wides conceded by Zazai.
The electrifying innings occurred in the 19th over of the Shaheen Hunters’ innings, during which they managed to post an impressive total of 213 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Atal’s personal contribution to the team’s score was truly outstanding, as he remained unbeaten on a scintillating 118 runs off just 56 deliveries. His remarkable knock featured a total of seven boundaries and an astonishing tally of ten sixes.
While Atal’s breathtaking performance captured the headlines, another Afghan cricketer, Usman Ghani, made headlines of his own by announcing his decision to step back from his international career. Ghani cited his exclusion from Afghanistan’s international squad and expressed concerns about corruption within the Afghanistan Cricket Board as the reasons behind his decision.
In a heartfelt statement shared on Twitter, Ghani explained that he carefully considered the situation before making the tough call. He expressed his strong desire to represent his beloved nation again, but only under the right management and selection committee.
Sediqullah Atal hit seven consecutive sixes in a single over against Amir Zazai
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🚨 4⃣8⃣ 🚨 runs of a single over🔥🚀.#SediqAtal was on fire🔥 and 🚀 mode against #KatawaziAD in the ongoing match of #KabulPremierLeague.👇
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Sediq Atal hits 7 sixes in an over of Amir Zazi in the KPL 10th match.#KPL #KPL2023 pic.twitter.com/sbcBGk0aMd
— Afghan Atalan 🇦🇫 (@AfghanAtalan1) July 29, 2023
Until then, Ghani stated that he would continue working hard and backing himself, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return to international cricket. Ghani’s recent international appearances have been in the T20 format, where he played 11 innings and maintained an average of 23.50 and a strike rate of 99.15 over the last two years.
However, his exclusion from the national team extended to the white-ball format as well, leaving him out of the ODI squad. Despite these setbacks, Ghani remained determined and focused on making a strong comeback when the time was right. In the wake of Ghani’s absence, the selectors decided to replace him with the experienced wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Shahzad, who was set to make his return to the Afghanistan white ball set-up after an 18-month absence.
The combination of Atal’s astonishing display of hitting and Ghani’s decision to step back from international cricket provided a mix of excitement and reflection on the unpredictable and eventful nature of the sport. Cricket fans worldwide eagerly anticipated the return of both players to the field, hoping to witness more incredible moments and performances in the future.
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