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“Dead rubbers” are no longer part of Afghanistan’s vocabulary. At the 2023 ODI World Cup, they defeated England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, and even pushed Australia to the brink. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, they proved their credentials by knocking out New Zealand, Australia and Bangladesh on their way to a semi-final berth. Drawn in the so-called group of death this time around, Afghanistan were widely viewed as a serious threat to the established order.
Ultimately, though, a crushing defeat to South Africa after two Super Overs left their campaign on life support — and that lifeline has now snapped. Their final fixture against Canada may well mark the beginning of a transition phase. Mohammed Nabi, now 41, has already symbolically welcomed the next generation, recently sharing the field with his son Hassan Eisakhil in a BPL match. For now, Rashid Khan insists he hasn’t been informed of any immediate retirements within the squad.
Canada, meanwhile, have made their presence felt at this tournament. Their 19-year-old opener has grabbed headlines, with Yuvraj Samra showcasing the depth of talent emerging just beyond cricket’s brightest spotlight. The task before them is clear: cap off their campaign with a victory and ensure their World Cup journey ends on a high.
Squads:
Canada Squad: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa(c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Shreyas Movva(w), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ajayveer Hundal, Kaleem Sana, Ravinderpal Singh
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal
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Ultimately, though, a crushing defeat to South Africa after two Super Overs left their campaign on life support — and that lifeline has now snapped. Their final fixture against Canada may well mark the beginning of a transition phase. Mohammed Nabi, now 41, has already symbolically welcomed the next generation, recently sharing the field with his son Hassan Eisakhil in a BPL match. For now, Rashid Khan insists he hasn’t been informed of any immediate retirements within the squad.
Canada, meanwhile, have made their presence felt at this tournament. Their 19-year-old opener has grabbed headlines, with Yuvraj Samra showcasing the depth of talent emerging just beyond cricket’s brightest spotlight. The task before them is clear: cap off their campaign with a victory and ensure their World Cup journey ends on a high.
Squads:
Canada Squad: Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa(c), Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Shreyas Movva(w), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ajayveer Hundal, Kaleem Sana, Ravinderpal Singh
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal
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