Rashid Latif, a former Pakistan cricketer, believes that Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a greater cricketer than his own country's Wasim Akram, who is often considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Latif's assessment comes from the fact that Rashid has played a significant role in putting Afghanistan on the global cricket map, something that Wasim did not have to do for his country. However, Rashid has not had the same impact in Tests as he has had in T20 cricket, largely due to Afghanistan's weak representation in the longest format. As they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19, Rashid and his team will be hoping to create a bigger impact.
Indian Premier League franchises that acquired stakes in The Hundred teams announced new signings for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Notable signings include Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan joining Mumbai Indians' Oval Invincibles and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joining London Spirit. Additionally, international stars such as Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Amelia Kerr have also been signed by various teams owned by IPL franchises.
After a solid start with opener Tony de Zorzi, South Africa lost their footing against a formidable Afghanistan team led by Hashmatullah Shahidi. With a recent winning streak of eight out of ten ODIs, Afghanistan enter this match as the favorites, while South Africa looks to bounce back after a string of six consecutive ODI losses. Both teams boast strong squads including key players like Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram from South Africa and Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan from Afghanistan. With a close match predicted, it's a must-watch for cricket fans.
Just days before India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, India vice-captain Shubman Gill has dethroned Babar Azam from the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings. This is not the first time Gill has achieved this feat, as he previously surpassed Babar to claim the top spot in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana has also climbed to the top spot in the ODI bowling rankings, replacing Afghanistan's Rashid Khan. Gill's recent stellar performances, including a century against England, have earned him 796 rating points, while Babar has slipped to second with 773 points.
In a gripping final at the Wanderers, pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada put on an exquisite bowling display to lead MI Cape Town to its first ever SA20 title. Despite finishing last in the last two seasons, MI Cape Town emerged victorious with a comfortable 76-run win against two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Led by Rashid Khan, MI Cape Town had a near flawless season, finally overcoming past disappointments to claim the coveted title.
After two disappointing seasons, MI Cape Town redeemed themselves in the SA20 tournament with a convincing 76-run victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the final. Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada were the standout performers, claiming six wickets between them to restrict SEC to just 105 runs. Captain Rashid Khan praised his team for their selfless and team-oriented approach, while also crediting the franchise's successful record in various tournaments. Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius were recognized as the rising star, bowler of the season, and batter of the season, respectively, while Jansen was also named the player of the season.
After leading India to a second T20 World Cup title, Rohit Sharma was elected as the captain of the ICC T20I Team of the Year 2024. Along with three other Indians, Sharma dominated the XI with his stellar performance during the tournament. Other standout players such as Nicholas Pooran, Babar Azam, and Rashid Khan were also chosen for their impressive performances in the T20 format. Bumrah and Arshdeep stood out as the top bowlers of the T20 World Cup, solidifying their places in the ICC XI for 2024.
Afghanistan avenged their previous loss to Zimbabwe by putting up a solid performance in the second T20 match of the series. Darwish Rasooli scored his maiden international fifty while Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan each took three wickets to clinch a 50-run victory. The teams will face off in one final match to determine who takes the lead in this closely contested series.
Get ready for an epic showdown on the field as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe gear up to face each other in a series of three T20Is, three ODIs and two tests. Afghanistan enters the tour with confidence after their impressive wins against major teams like South Africa and Bangladesh, while Zimbabwe will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses to Pakistan. Keep an eye out for Ben Curran, making his maiden appearance for the Zimbabwe squad, and spinner Allah Ghazanfar of Afghanistan. The first match kicks off on December 11th at the Harare Sports Club. Don't miss this thrilling display of cricket talent!
In a highly anticipated series, the Afghanistan cricket team will begin their tour of Zimbabwe with a T20I match against the host team. The match, which will be played at Harare Sports Club, will see the return of Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Afghanistan's lineup after missing the previous series due to injury. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their recent series loss against Pakistan and put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd. Fans can catch all the action live through various streaming platforms.