Afghanistan’s cricket team has improved a lot over the last ten years. They have been performing well against top-ranked teams and doing better in ICC events. In the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, they could be tough to beat because the dry and slow pitches in the West Indies will favor their spin bowlers.
Rashid Khan will be the captain of Afghanistan for this big event, which will take place in the West Indies and the USA. This will be Rashid’s first time leading the team in an ICC event.
Afghanistan is in Group C and will play their first match on June 3 against Uganda in Guyana. They aim to finish in the top two of their group to advance to the Super 8 stage.
Here are the five Afghan stars to watch out for in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024:
5. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has many different bowling techniques. At 23 years old, he is one of the best spin bowlers in T20 cricket. He has played in leagues all around the world. In T20 World Cups, he has taken 11 wickets in just six matches. When he is playing well, he can take a few wickets and will do well on the slow pitches in the West Indies.
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4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is considered Afghanistan’s top batter in T20 cricket. His skill at hitting the ball is unmatched on his team. How well he plays in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will greatly affect his team’s success.
Gurbaz plays with a lot of freedom, starting fast and continuing aggressively even after the fielding rules loosen. He’s also the team’s wicket-keeper.
3. Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai is a versatile player who both bowls and bats well. He performed solidly for Gujarat Titans in the 2024 Indian Premier League and excelled in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India. His abilities in both bowling and batting make him a valuable player
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2. Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is the oldest player on Afghanistan’s team right now. He’s very good in T20 World Cup matches for his country, with 19 wickets and a low economy rate of 7.48. He’s also scored 291 runs. Nabi plays well on slow pitches.
1. Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is the top Afghan bowler in T20I cricket and excels in the shortest format. His four overs in a match are crucial because he takes wickets and keeps the runs down. Besides, he has improved his batting skills and is excellent at fielding.
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