ODI World Cup 2023

‘Aagaye spin ke baadshah’ – Fans react as Afghanistan team touch down in India ahead of ODI World Cup 2023

Afghanistan would be looking to upset a few teams at this World Cup since India supports their style of play

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September 26, 2023

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: