Afghanistan made history with a 200-run ODI victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, led by Bilal Sami’s five-wicket haul and Rashid Khan’s sharp spin.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has asked the ICC to draft a contingency plan for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series due to Afghanistan’s uncertain participation and scheduling conflicts with the Big Bash League.
Fresh off a 3-0 T20I ‘Banglawash’, Bangladesh enters a rare ODI series against Afghanistan with Saif Hassan set for his 50-over debut.
Afghanistan’s Mohammad Saleem has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi due to a hamstring injury, with Bilal Sami called up as his replacement.
Afghanistan will play one Test and three T20Is in Zimbabwe this October after the original schedule—featuring two Tests and ODIs—was scrapped.