Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib isn’t dwelling on his controversial damage lay-off as his crew prepares for a historic efficiency within the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Gulbadin was on the middle of a wierd second throughout his crew’s Tremendous 8s recreation towards Bangladesh, falling to the bottom abruptly and clutching his leg regardless of standing nonetheless on account of the slip.
Minutes earlier, when Afghanistan had been narrowly forward on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern methodology and the rain began, head coach Jonathan Trott may very well be seen gesticulating animatedly from the dugout, encouraging his crew to decelerate.
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Highlights from the T20 World Cup Group 1 match as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to succeed in their first ever semi-final the place they are going to play South Africa.
Ultimately, Afghanistan received in Bangladesh, forward of Australia, the mysteriously match Gulbadin bowled two overs and enthusiastically took half in his crew’s celebrations as they reached the ultimate 4 of a worldwide competitors for the primary time.
Former New Zealand worldwide Simon Doole described the incident as “unacceptable”, commenting on it, whereas his colleague Ian Smith joked: “I’ve had a knee drawback for the final six months. I will see Dr Gulbadin Naib straight after the sport.”
The response continued to pour in, with former England captain Michael Vaughan writing on X: “Nice to see Gulbadin change into the primary cricketer within the historical past of the sport to take a wicket 25 minutes after batting.”
Australian spinner Adam Zampa posted a video of Gulbadin’s fall on Instagram with the caption “previous rope”.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan advised in post-match interviews that his teammate had suffered a seizure, however their subsequent social media posts took a mischievous tone.
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Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain talk about why the 2 semi-finals of the T20 World Cup might be performed underneath completely different guidelines of the sport because of the event schedule.
Gulbadin, who is predicted to be match for the semi-finals, took to Instagram to share an image of himself with an enormous smile alongside physiotherapist Prasanth Panchada, writing: “Miracles can occur.”
He additionally commented on a video posted by bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, which confirmed crudely edited footage of Gulbadin’s run, writing: “Hey mate, I am sitting dangerous (yeah)… Hamstring drawback.”
ICC T20 World Cup Dwell
Thursday, June 27, 01:00
What’s subsequent?
Afghanistan face South Africa within the first semi-final in Trinidad (stay on Sky Sports activities Cricket Thursday, first ball 1.30pm) because the Proteas high Group 2 Tremendous 8s forward of England.
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Talking on the Sky Sports activities Cricket Podcast, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain talk about whether or not England have lastly settled on their strongest line-up forward of the semi-final towards India.
India took first place in Group 1 and in doing so arrange a gathering on Thursday England in Guyana (stay on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 3pm, first ball 3.30pm).
There isn’t any reserve day for the second semi-final between England and India – though an additional 250 minutes can be found on the scheduled day – so if the sport can’t be accomplished as a result of climate, India will advance by advantage of their Tremendous 8s pool.
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