It hasn’t been easy for Afghanistan to prepare for the ODI World Cup 2023, but if its star players can deliver, the Asian team can generate some excitement in the upcoming weeks. It is difficult to dismiss Afghanistan’s participation in the tournament despite their dismal record entering the World Cup. Any team at the World Cup might end up losing because of the exceptional talent they possess.
Over the past several months, their overall performance has gotten better. They have consistently generated competitive totals and have proven capable of competing against stronger teams.
After notching up 300/5 at Hambantota in August, they came close to defeating Pakistan and nearly knocking Sri Lanka out from the Asia Cup in Lahore. They have defeated Ireland, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh in ODI series since the outbreak. They also shared a series of ODIs with Sri Lanka.
Fazalhaz Farooqi as well as Naveen-ul-Haq have demonstrated that they are quick learners despite the speed attack still being in its infancy. They can be a useful ally for the Afghan tweakers.
Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammed Nabi, as well as Noor Ahmad are Afghanistan’s spinners, and they are the team’s biggest asset in the World Cup. This trio can make the difference in the circumstances in India because they have taken over 400 ODI wickets between them.
Each player has their own distinctive flair, and they have all outwitted some of the finest batters in the world. The batting prowess of Rashid and Nabi is also a benefit to the team as they can chip in lower down the order.
Afghanistan team reach India ahead of ODI World Cup 2023
In order for Afghanistan’s cricket teams to head to India for the Cricket World Cup 2023, visas had been given. The quadrennial tournament’s Afghan players and support personnel received their visas on Monday.
The group left shortly after midnight Monday night and landed in India around dawn on Tuesday. A few of the athletes posted images from the airport wearing the uniforms of their countries.
Fans react as Afghanistan team touch down in India ahead of ODI World Cup 2023:
Afghanistan team has arrived in India for the World Cup 2023. pic.twitter.com/A5i1j8Tv2y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 26, 2023
Welcome Rashid bhai and Afghan team.
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) September 26, 2023
ab agey kya? Wapis kab ja rahey ?
— ? (@allbymyslff) September 26, 2023
Welcome team ?? and witness India lift the World cup trophy ??????
— Jubil John (@JUBILJOHN) September 26, 2023
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Afghanistan ?? Spinners Showing Levels To Pakistan in Wc?— Guri Pbks (@Guri_Pbks) September 26, 2023
Welcome Rashid ? , and Team Afghanistan
— ?% Follow back (@hasnainmalik22) September 26, 2023
team who will upset
— Cricbaaz Harry (@Cricbaazharry) September 26, 2023
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Pakistan team will arrive tomorrow
— waqas (@icricketfreak) September 26, 2023
