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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup, which will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country. In addition, the tournament will be the last to involve 32 teams, with an increase to 48 teams scheduled for the 2026 tournament. Khan, ranked the No. 5 all-rounder in one-day internationals and No. 1 bowler in Twenty20 rankings, had a poor World Cup – taking only six wickets in eight matches at an average of 69.33. Afghanistan stormed into the top three on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League standings after defeating hosts Zimbabwe by 60 runs in the first match of a three-game One-Day International series on Saturday. “We still have time and the team is also good and we have hope to win the trophy,” Afghanistan National Cricket Team’s Captain Asghar Afghan told TOLOnews. Bakhtar News Agency is the official state news agency of the Afghan government, based in Kabul.

The second stopover, the Cape Town Sevens delivers some of the most exciting, competitive and exciting matches you’ll find in the ten-tournament HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. We can be found at the centre of action at every international rugby match through our sponsorship of the World Rugby elite panel of referees, who always take to the field in their ‘Emirates Fly Better’ kit. We strive to reflect the core values of the game and enrich the experiences of rugby fans across the globe. Afghanistan started its campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 to find its way to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Afghanistan missed out on automatic qualification due to its inability to be in the top eight on the ICC ODI team ranking.

South Africa kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals, crushing Afghanistan by nine wickets on Saturday to record their first victory at the tournament. Croatian soccer fans streaming into Moscow for Sunday’s World Cup final between Croatia and France are hoping their team can settle an old score with the French dating back to the 1998 tournament. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 warm-up matches will be held in Melbourne and Brisbane for all 16 teams. The First Round teams will play their warm-up fixtures between October 10 and 13 with matches to be divided between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval. Rahmat Shah joined Shahzad in the middle and the two ensured they did not let the advantage slip. Shahzad carried on with his belligerent strokeplay, holding his pose for the benefit of the cameras on many occasions, to reach his 13th one-day international half-century with a clip down to fine-leg.

"We all play as one team and play only for the country. Whatever I am today, is because of this country and this team," Khan said at a news conference announcing his appointment. Thekabultimes.gov.af needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. In addition, Afsar Zazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rahmat Shah and Gulbadin Naib have been added to the squad as reserves. Afghanistan international Mirwais Ashraf says the minnows need more experience against cricket's top teams in order to make progress after a chastening World Cup campaign.

The preliminary stage of the tournament starts on 16 October before the main group phase follows from 22 October. The Khaama Press News Agency is one of the leading and largest news and information source in Afghanistan. KP promises to provide cent percent authenticated and latest news from across the world based on the facts, evidence, and truths to its readers.

In warn up matches on October 17 and 19 respectively ahead of the T20 แข่งขันบอลโลก 2022 in Australia, Afghanistan cricket team will face Bangladesh and Pakistan. “The BCCI Medical team has ruled out Team India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists.

Since the inception of RWC in 1987, Emirates has been the first brand to ever feature on the playing kits of players and match officials. Through our sponsorship of the World Rugby referees, we’re at the centre of every international rugby match. The elite pool of officials who take charge of the sport’s biggest matches wear Emirates on their shirts, ensuring we are with them at the heart of the action on the pitch and on the touchlines too. The official warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams of the T20 World Cup were announced by International Cricket Council, with matches to be played across Brisbane and Melbourne.