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Afghanistan Defeats UAE In T20 Opener As Clock Ticks On Future

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After the home side made 142 for five, Afghanistan reached its target with five balls to spare.

Afghanistan began what could be its last series before suspense by deciding a five- gate palm over the UAE in the opening game of a three- match T20 series on Thursday.

After the home side made 142 for five, Afghanistan reached its target with five balls to spare.

Karim Janat top- scored with 53, his alternate T20 International half- century. His runs came off 38 balls and featured two fours and three sixes.

Afsar Zazai hit 48 from 40 balls with four boundaries and two sixes.

The International Cricket Council( ICC) is under adding pressure to ban Afghanistan from the sport in response to the governing Taliban’s crackdown on women’s rights.

Australia controversially pulled out of a planned three- match series against the Asian side in January in kick over strict restrictions which include a ban on women taking part in sport in the country.

The International Cricket Council( ICC) is under adding pressure to ban Afghanistan from the sport in response to the governing Taliban’s crackdown on women’s rights.

Australia controversially pulled out of a planned three- match series against the Asian side in January in kick over strict restrictions which include a ban on women taking part in sport in the country.

The ICC is due to bandy the issue of Afghanistan, who are the only top nation without a women’s platoon, at a meeting in March.

The ICC is due to bandy the issue of Afghanistan, which is the only top nation without a women’s platoon, at a meeting in March.

Before on Thursday, the UAE was put in to club and commander Chundangapoyil Rizwan top scored with 48 from 41 balls.

His innings included two boundaries and two sixes.

Rizwan put on 75 for the alternate gate with Muhammad Waseem( 33).

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan took two for 34 in his four overs, dismissing Waseem and also Basil Hameed for a duck in consecutive balls.

The remaining two games also take place at Abu Dhabi on Saturday and Sunday.

Afghanistan will travel UAE for a three- match T20I series beginning February 16, which will be an periodic affair as per an agreement between both the boards.

The T20I series is being played in agreement with the collective cooperation agreement that was inked in November between Afghanistan and the Emirates Justice Boards.

Grounded on the agreement, ECB will offer ACB( Afghanistan Cricket Board) logistical and structure support for the coming five times, including hosting their “ home ” matches owing to the prevailing political situation in Afghanistan.

“We’re fete to be part of this cooperation and are pleased with the results of our recent addresses and accommodations with the Emirates Cricket Board, ” said Naseeb Khan, CEO of ACB.

“Playing this T20I series is the first step in our long- term commitment and we’re looking forward to a uninterrupted relationship with ECB, ” he added.

“Emirates Cricket are looking forward to drinking players and staff from Afghanistan Cricket as we embark on this trip and collaboration with them, ” Mubashshir Usmani, ECB general clerk said. “ We anticipate three veritably competitive, largely amusing T20I matches, ” he added.

Star incentive Rashid Khan has been named commander to lead the side. ACB has named a primary 22- member team.

The series will be held at Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub’s Zayed Cricket Stadium on February 16, 18 and 19. Know More Cricket News…

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