Dhoni pointed out that there were a few things that played a role in India’s failure to get over the line.
Jadeja had shepherded the tail until only one was needed off two balls before Rashid had him out caught in the deep.
Afghanistan are bowing out of the 2018 Asia Cup drawing a blank in the Super Four stages, but they managed to give a solid fight to India - albeit a depleted one - and for skipper Asghar Afghan, the tie is just as good as a win.
Opting to bat first, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Shahzad tore into India’s second-string bowling attack scoring 61 runs out of team’s 65 by the 13th over (AFP Image) Despite his recent call-up, Ravindra Jadeja is unlikely to travel to England. @AFP Kuldeep Yadav dented Afghanistan further removing Hashmatullah Shahidi (0) and skipper Asghar Afghan (0) off consecutive...
Kuldeep asked MS Dhoni for a change of field only to hear “Bowling karega ya bowler change karein”, loosely translated to Will you start to bowl or shall I change the bowler.
While there has been no confirmation from the BCCI on Indian team selection for the West Indies series, PTI has reported that the board is likely to pick the squad for the two-match Test series starting October 4.
Shahzad’s century was his and Afghanistan’s first against a top cricket-playing nation, but Nabi’s 64 was equally crucial as it helped set the ball rolling in the final overs.
Afghanistan wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Shahzad slammed 88-ball hundred against India their final Super Four match of the 2018 Asia Cup, making this Afghanistan’s first ODI hundred against a top flight opposition.
Dhoni was handed the responsibility of leading India in their Super 4 match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup, as skipper Rohit Sharma was among the five players to be rested.
He becomes the 223rd Indian player to play ODIs for India after Khaleel Ahmed was handed a debut in the first match of the Asia Cup against Hong Kong.