NAVEEN UL HAQ
I was in tears laughing, Australia skipper Marsh sees the funny side of Naib's theatrics
Afghanistan's victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup led to their advancement to face South Africa in the semifinals, causing disappointment for the Australian team.
South Africa, Afghanistan look to rise above deep scars to seal T20 WC final berth
In the T20 World Cup semifinal, Afghanistan and South Africa clash at the Brian Lara Academy in a high-stakes showdown. Both teams have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament, with key players stepping up in crucial moments. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final ball is bowled.
South Africa or Afghanistan set to create history with first ever T20 WC final appearance
The ICC T20 World Cup semifinal between South Africa and Afghanistan at Tarouba presents a historic opportunity for both teams. With South Africa's unbeaten record and Afghanistan's impressive journey, the match is set to be a clash of strong batting and bowling lineups, with key players like Klaasen and Khan expected to shine.
Kite-runners between wickets: Could this T20 cricket world cup be Afghanistan's 1983?
Riding on players who have made big in T20 leagues across the world, Afghanistan is now a force to reckon with. Players like Rashid, Nabi and spinner Noor Ahmad are permanent features of most franchise leagues, justifying Afghan international sporting prowess.
Only guy who put us in semifinals was Brian Lara and we proved him right: Rashid
Lara, in an interaction with PTI editors at its headquarters last month, had predicted that Afghanistan would be among the semifinalists in the mega-event.
Oscar for Gulbadin, Bye Bye Australia: Memes flood social media after Rashid Khan's Afghanistan beats Bangladesh. Check out hilarious messages
Afghanistan celebrated a historic T20 World Cup victory over Bangladesh on June 25, securing their first-ever ICC tournament semi-final spot with an 8-run win via the DLS method. This defeat also ended Australia's semi-final hopes. Memes mocking Australia's unexpected exit flooded social media, while Gulbadin Naib's dramatic performance during the match sparked further online amusement and commentary.
Which famous cricketer had predicted semi-final spot for Afghanistan before start of T20 World Cup?
Afghanistan's journey to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, led by Rashid Khan, was fueled by Brian Lara's prescient prediction. Afghanistan now meets South Africa in semi-final clash, marking a historic achievement for Afghan cricket.
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to qualify for T20 World Cup Semi-finals, Australia out
AFG vs Ban T20 World Cup: In a crucial Super Eights T20 World Cup match, Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals by beating Bangladesh. Bangladesh, chasing 116, lost the rain-inturrupted match by 8 runs. If the match cannot resume, Afghanistan advances with three points from three games. Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 115/5, led by Rishad Hossain's three for 26.
Afghanistan shock Australia by 21 runs in Super 8s match of T20 World Cup
Australia were all out for 127 in 19.2 overs and they are now staring at early elimination from the World Cup. Australia now must win their match against India on Monday and also hope that Afghanistan lose to Bangladesh in their next match.
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan enters Super 8 after 7 wicket win over PNG, New Zealand eliminated
Afghanistan secured their spot in the second round of the T20 World Cup on Thursday by defeating Papua New Guinea by seven wickets, leading to New Zealand's elimination from the tournament. This victory ensures Afghanistan and the West Indies advance to the Super Eight second phase from Group C, while winless New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea are eliminated.
Dwayne Bravo joins Afghanistan team as bowling consultant for T20 World Cup
Afghanistan Cricket Board appoints Dwayne Bravo as Bowling Consultant for T20 World Cup preparation camp in the Caribbean. Star spinner Rashid Khan to lead squad in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Hashmatullah Shahidi dropped from squad in Group C with New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Sunil Narine stars as KKR humble LSG by 98 runs, go to top of table
KKR's emphatic win over LSG was fueled by Sunil Narine's explosive innings. LSG faltered in the chase, with KKR's bowlers dominating. The victory propels KKR to the top of the table in the IPL.
KKR vs LSG IPL 2024 Pitch Report: Who will win today? Pitch condition, head-to-head, key fantasy players
KKR vs LSG Pitch Report, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders face Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens, aiming to climb the IPL 2024 points table. Expect a high-scoring game with power hitters and spinners playing crucial roles. Key players Narine, Russell, and Pooran to watch.
We are not kids: Virat Kohli on hugs with Gambhir, Naveen-ul-Haq
During the IPL last year, Virat was involved in a spat with LSG's mentor Gambhir and pacer Naveen during their match against RCB. However, the batter's more softer behaviour towards them in recent times has disappointed some sections of the cricket fandom. During a recent social event from which some viral clips have circulated, Virat poked fun at these internet fans, saying that they were disappointed at how 'softened' he had become as they could not get any more "masala" for their social media posts/news.
Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt
"The insistence on not signing the central contract for these players was their involvement in commercial leagues, prioritizing their personal interests over playing for Afghanistan, which is regarded as a national responsibility," the ACB said on its website.
'Mad Max Miracle': 'One-legged Glenn' puts up 'Big Show' to take Australia to semifinals
Hashmatullah Shahidi and Co’s performances have surprised many and they continue to enthrall with their brilliant performances. Earlier, opener Ibrahim Zadran struck maiden century in the World Cups for Afghanistan as he batted through to their innings to take them to 291/5 against the Aussies in Match 39 of the World Cup.
I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life: Naveen-ul-Haq
The 24-year-old Naveen had made a shock announcement last month that he would quit the ODIs at the end of the World Cup in India.
World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan match pitch report, eyes on Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-Haq
India is set to face Afghanistan in their second match of the World Cup. A win against Afghanistan will boost India's confidence ahead of their match against Pakistan. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will be looking to secure their first victory in the World Cup. The match will also be of interest due to the previous heated moment between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq. Shubman Gill will miss the match due to dengue, and India is likely to stick with the same playing XI as the previous match against Australia. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to favor spinners.
IPL 2023: Before argument with Virat Kohli, Naveen-ul-Haq had on-field fights in Lanka Premier League, Australia's Big Bash League
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq hogged the limelight after getting into an argument with Virat Kohli during IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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