Afghanistan have been handled an enormous blow forward of their three-match ODI sequence against Sri Lanka. Their star spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the primary two One-Day Internationals with a lower-back injury. This is the workforce’s first task after IPL 2023 and Rashid performed all the season for Gujarat Titans who misplaced to CSK within the remaining. He picked up 27 wickets as effectively and performed an necessary function for the Hardik Pandya-led aspect within the cash-rich league.
Coming back to the ODI sequence between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan is anticipated to be accessible for the third and remaining ODI of the sequence. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the event whereas stating that Rashid Khan will stay below medical commentary all through this era. Rashid recovering from injury soon sufficient is necessary for Afghanistan as they’re scheduled to play a one-off Test match against Bangladesh in Chattogram later this month.
Meanwhile, the three-match ODI sequence is ready to start on June 2 whereas the subsequent two matches are scheduled on June 4 and seven respectively. All three matches will likely be performed on the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.
The ODI sequence is essential for each groups, particularly Sri Lanka who will likely be collaborating within the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe later this month. Afghanistan have already sealed their place within the mega occasion set to happen in India later this yr and will likely be eager on beginning their preparations for the World Cup. In Rashid’s absence, the onus will likely be on Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad to take up the duty within the spin division.
Afghanistan squad for ODI sequence vs Sri Lanka:Â Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
