Afghanistan’s sensational wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been ruled out of the ODI series against Zimbabwe due to quadriceps injury. Mohammad Ishaq replaced him. Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman will also miss the Zimbabwe series for proper recovery. Afghanistan focused on player’s fitness for future tournaments.
Massively Blow For Afghanistan
Afghanistan cricket has faced a significant setback ahead of their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. Star wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been ruled out due to a Grade 2B quadriceps injury and a bony hip flexor injury.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board ( ACB) has confirmed the news on their official social media platforms. 19-year-old Mohammad Ishaq will replace Gurbaz. Ishaq has played five T20Is so far and ODI debut is yet to come. This opportunity has given the young player a chance to prove his potential on the international stage.
ACB also announced that ace spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman will miss the series to recover fully. The team management prioritised long-term player health over short-term participation.The series started today on 17 December in Harare.
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A Big Opportunity For Mohammad Ishaq
19-year-old Mohammad Ishaq has scored a modest 76 runs on five T20I. Despite his inexperience, this ODI series provided him a crucial opportunity.His addition also hints Afghanistan’s intent to nurture young talent, especially with several key tournaments on the horizon.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman On Rest
Star spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman will also be out of the series to ensure full recovery.
Mujeeb’s absence has left Afghanistan dependent on Rashid Khan to lead the spin attack. The team management has opted to be careful of player’s fitness due to upcoming big tournaments like Champions Trophy.ACB’s decision has highlighted the board’s concern on managing player workloads and ensuring peak fitness for future competitions.
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