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Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh
Afghanistan have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, as right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Saleem has been ruled out due to a groin (adductor) overload. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed Saleemâs exclusion, and he will report to the ACB's High Performance Center for rehabilitation.
Bilal Sami has been named Saleem's replacement and will join the squad for the ODIs against Bangladesh. The three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to begin on October 8.
Bilal Sami has featured for Afghanistan only in one ODI, which was against Zimbabwe in December 2024. Meanwhile, he has played 25 List A games, taking 44 wickets at an average of 25.72.
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Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to feature for Punjab against Chhattisgarh
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SA vs AUS, 2nd Test: Rabada returns to boost Proteas as Australia look to seal series
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âArrogant and Cockyâ: AB de Villiers reveals his first impression of Virat Kohli
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âHe is a precious talentâ: Ashwin backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after ODI snub
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Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach
Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his role as head coach of Mumbai Indians, bringing his stint of two seasons with the five-time Indian Premier League champions to an end. After assuming the role ahead of the 2025 edition, Jayawardene remained at the helm for the past two IPL seasons.
Notably, the Sri Lankan legend previously had a highly succ...
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