Because the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024 enters its Tremendous 8s stage, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has issued a stern warning to Rohit Sharma-led Group India in regards to the formidable problem posed by Afghanistan.
The Afghans have surpassed all expectations, securing a spot within the Tremendous 8s by defeating Uganda, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea on the trot.
Regardless of a hefty 104-run loss to West Indies on Monday, the Rashid Khan-led aspect stays optimistic as they put together to face India, Australia, and Bangladesh within the subsequent stage of the match.
Regardless of a hefty 104-run loss to West Indies on Monday, the Rashid Khan-led aspect stays optimistic as they put together to face India, Australia, and Bangladesh within the subsequent stage of the match.
Harbhajan Singh, chatting with Star Sports activities, praised Afghanistan’s spin assault, describing it as “one of the best on this match” and highlighting the potential risk it poses to India.
“They (Afghanistan) are an excellent staff. From the graph we have seen, they’ve risen considerably in a brief time frame. They’ve Rashid Khan and Nabi. Their spinners are in all probability one of the best on this match. Their batting is robust; they do not simply play fluke pictures or get out enjoying reckless pictures. They now have expertise after enjoying within the ODI World Cup. They virtually defeated Australia,” Harbhajan remarked.
“They (Afghanistan) are an excellent staff. From the graph we have seen, they’ve risen considerably in a brief time frame. They’ve Rashid Khan and Nabi. Their spinners are in all probability one of the best on this match. Their batting is robust; they do not simply play fluke pictures or get out enjoying reckless pictures. They now have expertise after enjoying within the ODI World Cup. They virtually defeated Australia,” Harbhajan remarked.
Harbhajan emphasised that Afghanistan shouldn’t be underestimated, notably in essential moments. “This staff has power and may defeat any huge staff. And after they play towards India, they should not be underestimated as a result of in the event that they win the toss and some issues go of their favour, (toh lene ke dene pad sakte hain) it might be difficult,” he added, underscoring Afghanistan’s potential to trigger upsets.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, are set to face Afghanistan on June 20 in Barbados, adopted by matches towards Bangladesh on June 22 in Antigua and Australia on June 24 in St. Lucia.
