afghanistan Has made one notable change in his team ahead of the three-match ODI series against IndiaWhich is starting on 13th June in Dharamshala. The visitors have opted to beef up their fast-bowling resources after one of their young fast bowlers caught the eye with an impressive performance during the recently concluded one-off Test in New Chandigarh.
The move comes as Afghanistan continue to prepare for a challenging ODI match against a strong Indian team. The series will be played in Dharamshala, Lucknow and Chennai, with the visitors hoping to bounce back after a tough performance in the red-ball competition.
The fast bowler was included in the ODI squad after an excellent performance in the one-off Test.
The player rewarded for his performance is a fast bowler Mohammad SalimWho has been included in Afghanistan’s ODI team after an excellent effort against India in the one-off Test. Saleem was initially selected only for the Test matches, but his six-wicket haul against the powerful Indian batting lineup convinced the team management to extend his tenure with the national team. Despite Afghanistan’s heavy defeat, the 23-year-old emerged as one of the best performers for the visiting team.
The right-arm fast bowler consistently bowled at speeds of 140 km/h and showed impressive stamina while working in difficult conditions. He extracted bounce from an otherwise unresponsive surface and often troubled the Indian batsmen with his aggressive approach. Afghanistan head coach richard pybus He was full of praise for the young seamer after the Test.
“That was brilliant. If you come here and take six wickets in extreme heat against a high-quality batting line-up, it reflects very well not only on us as a bowler but on us as a team.” Pybus said.
Saleem was one of the first bowlers to train during Afghanistan’s recent practice session in Mohali and was seen troubling the batsmen with his pace and sharp short-pitched balls.
Rashid Khan ready to join the team before the ODI opener
While Saleem joined the team’s preparations, Afghanistan were left without two of their senior stars during the team’s latest training session in Mohali. premier leg spinner Rashid KhanThe skipper who missed the lone Test is expected to join the team in Dharamshala straightaway ahead of the first ODI. experienced all-rounder mohammed nabi He was also absent from practice due to illness, although he remains a part of the team.
Afghanistan will hope that the return of Rashid and the inclusion of Saleem will provide the right balance as they prepare to face India in challenging conditions. The visitors have a strong team that includes experienced names Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, ibrahim zadran, Rehmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid, and will be aiming to make a strong statement in the 50-over series.
Afghanistan ODI squad for India series: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rehmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Umarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rehman Sharifi, Farid Malik, Bilal Sami, Mohammad Salim
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