Gulbadin Naib's Afghanistan face Australia in Bristol on June 1 in their World Cup opener.
Afghanistan open their World Cup campaign against Australia in Bristol on June 1.
Four players from Afghanistan's last ODI squad are out: Zahir Khan, Javed Ahmadi, Shapoor Zadran and Fareed Ahmad.
Over the years, cricket has become a very flamboyant game not only in playing styles but also with the players not holding back their emotions.
Nevertheless, it was his never ending passion for cricket that finally won over his family and later they went on to support him to fulfill his ambition.
Hamid Hassan's parents wanted him to only concentrate on education.
Hassan, 27, in particular has managed to carve his own niche after picking up five wickets from three games so far.
Afghanistan have a plethora of fast bowling options.
Meanwhile Mahela Jayawardene completed 1,000 World Cup runs.
Afghanistan need 258 runs to win against UAE and level four match series at 2-2