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Focussed Karim Janat sets himself up for Test bout

  Afghanistan all-rounder Karim Janat is reaping the rewards of need-based training for long-form cricket with his focus on handling spin better and remaining patient with the ball providing dividends in the Ahmad Shah Abdali four-day tournament. His performances there paved way for a call-up to the squad for the upcoming one-off game against Bangladesh. Janat, who…

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Sri Lanka complete thumping come-from-behind series win

Sri Lanka completed a comprehensive come-from-behind series victory over Afghanistan, with a massive nine-wicket win in Hambantota. Dushmantha Chameera picked four wickets and Wanindu Hasaranga got three, bundling out Afghanistan for 116. In response, openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunatne made mincemeat of that small total with fifties to complete the chase in just 16 overs. Afghanistan…

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Rashid Khan rested for one-off Bangladesh Test

The Afghanistan Cricket Board rested Rashid Khan for the upcoming one-off Test against Bangladesh as they announced their 15-member Test squad that includes three uncapped players – pacer Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud along with young legspinner Izharulhaq – for the game that is scheduled to begin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium from June 14….

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“Need Not Always Be Turning Track…”: Sachin Tendulkar’s Insightful Observation On Impact Of Spinners In WTC Final

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said the spin-friendly nature of the Oval pitch will make India a confident side going into the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia from Wednesday. With India boasting of two wonderful spinners to choose from in R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Tendulkar said the team can take a lot of heart from the…

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