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Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Afghan cricket team needs more matches, especially against top sides: Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan, captain of Afghanistan's T20 cricket team, has voiced concern over the limited number of international fixtures the national side has played—particularly against top-tier teams. 'We're not getting enough cricket as a nation to continue improving, especially against the big sides. Playing regularly against strong teams is what helps you grow,' Khan told Khaleej Times in an interview on Wednesday. Highlighting the impact of past opportunities, Khan pointed to Afghanistan's strong performances in recent ICC tournaments. 'In the last 4–5 years, we've had more chances to play the big teams—but mainly in World Cups, not in bilateral series. You saw the results: we reached the semi-finals in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and had five or six wins in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The more we play, the better we get,' he said. Khan stressed the importance of bilateral series in building consistency and long-term success. 'If we get more bilateral opportunities, I truly believe we can be a team that wins a World Cup in the next 3–4 years.' The Afghan cricket star made these remarks after being announced as the Brand Ambassador for MH Developers in Dubai. Despite the national team's potential, Khan noted that Afghanistan hasn't played much international cricket in recent months. 'We haven't had a series in the past 4–5 months. Our players are busy with franchise leagues, but as a national team, we've been inactive,' said the leg-spin maestro. Still, Khan remains optimistic about the country's cricketing future. 'We have a lot of talent back home, but what they need is opportunity. I don't doubt their ability. Once they play against top teams, they gain belief, and that's when performances start to improve.' Afghanistan's last international appearance was in the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025. Khan also emphasised the importance of domestic leagues, noting how they allow young players to gain exposure and experience. 'Countries with strong domestic leagues allow their young players to play alongside international stars for a month or two. That's how they grow. I hope we can build something similar in Afghanistan, where our young talent can gain experience and develop faster,' he concluded.
India.com
12-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Big blow for Mukesh Ambani, star players from MI team will...
In these collection of pictures, we find out about the big blow suffered by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his MI team just after the IPL 2025 season. Mukesh Ambani is owner of MI New York franchise in Major League Cricket T20 League in the United States. MLC 2025 season begins on June 12. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai will be unavailable for Mukesh Ambani's MI New York in MLC 2025. But Naveen-ul-Haq from Afghanistan has joined the MI New York team. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rashid Khan has been MI New York's best bowler in MLC, having claimed 10 wickets for the franchise so far. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rashid Khan has decided to take a break after the IPL 2025 season, according to a report in ESPNCricinfo website. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai was set to make debut for MI New York in MLC 2025. He plays for Mukesh Ambani's MI Cape Town team in SA 20. Omarzai has also decided to take a break from cricket. Azmatullah Omarzai was bought for Rs 2.4 crore by Preity Zinta's PBKS at the IPL 2025 mega auction last year. Omarzai claimed 8 wickets in 9 matches for IPL 2025 finalist. Rashid Khan was retained for Rs 18 crore by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Rashid only claimed 9 wickets in 15 matches in IPL 2025.
India.com
06-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Bad news for Mukesh Ambani's team after IPL 2025, Trump's BIG decision will...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Mukesh Ambani's MI New York are champions in Major League Cricket T20 league which is played in the United States. US President Donald Trump has made decision to restrict entry of nationals from Afghanistan, apart from 11 other countries - Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Trump said the ban is designed to 'protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people'. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Mukesh Ambani's MI New York has 3 players from Afghanistan - Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai and Naveen-ul-Haq. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Rashid Khan has claimed 18 wickets in MLC in 13 matches for MI New York so far. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Players like Azmatullah Omarzai have already reached US for MLC 2025 season, which begin on June 12. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will make debut for MI New York in the upcoming MLC 2025 season. An MLC spokesperson said: "We're continuing to monitor the situation and are working with the relevant authorities to minimize travel disruptions for overseas players ahead of the start of Major League Cricket next week. We continue to attract some of the best players from around the world to come over to the US to showcase their talent, along with the best cricketers from the USA, and we are set to have the most exciting tournament to date this summer." Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) CSK chinaman bowler Noor Ahmed of Texas Super Kings is also affected apart from Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Waqar Salamkheil of Seattle Orcas.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MLC 2025: MI New York history, top performances, schedule, squad
MI New York won the inaugural MLC. MLC 2025: MI New York powered their way to the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) title in 2023. In 2024, they once again clawed their way into the playoffs — this time by the narrowest of margins, edging through on net run rate. It was a Nicholas Pooran special that took MI New York to the title in the inaugural season of the MLC in 2023. However in MLC 2024, MI New York's batting failed miserably. Rashid Khan was player of the season for MI New York, scored 162 runs and picked up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 6.15. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! PERFORMANCE IN 2023 MI New York's journey to the final was otherwise topsy-turvy; they scraped into the qualifiers with just two wins from five league games, relying on net run rate. However, they ended up winning the title. PERFORAMNCE IN 2024 MI New York crashed out in the Eliminator at the hands of Texas Super Kings, courtesy of a Faf du Plessis special. They had somehow managed to reach the playoffs as they pipped Los Angeles Knight Riders, courtesy a better net run rate. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 2: GroupM's Vinit Karnik on IPL's growth and emerging sports STANDOUT PERFORMERS MLC 2023: Nicholas Pooran was the standout performer for the MI New York outfit, scoring 388 runs in eight matches with two fifties and one century at an explosive strike rate of 167.24. For MI New York, the other star performer was left-arm quick Trent Boult , who picked up 22 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.39. MLC 2024: Pooran again led the run chart with 180 runs. In bowling, it was Rashid Khan and Trent Boult, who picked up 10 and nine wickets apiece. MI New York 2025 Squad Kieron Pollard (c) , Nicholas Pooran (wk), Trent Boult, Rashid Khan, Monank Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Heath Richards, Ehsan Adil, Sunny Patel, Rushil Ugarkar, George Linde, Quinton de Kock, Michael Bracewell, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kunwarjeet Singh, Sharad Lumba, Tajinder Singh, and Agni Chopra. Coach: Robin Peterson Captain: Kieron Pollard MI New York Schedule 1) MI New York vs Texas Super Kings: June 14 at 6.30 AM IST 2) San Francisco Unicorns vs MI New York: June 15 at 6.30 AM IST 3) MI New York vs Seattle Orcas: June 19 at 6.30 AM IST 4) MI New York vs Washington Freedom: June 22 at 5.30 AM IST 5) MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns: June 24 at 5.30 AM IST 6) Seattle Orcas vs MI New York: June 28 at 5.30 AM IST 7) Texas Super Kings vs MI New York: June 30 at 5.30 AM IST 8) LA Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York: July 4 at 4.30 AM IST 9) MI New York vs LA Angeles Knight Riders: July 6 at 12.30 AM IST 10) Washington Freedom vs MI New York: July 7 at 12.30 AM IST
India.com
30-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025, GT vs MI: Rohit Sharma Scripts History, Becomes Second Player After Virat Kohli To...
Rohit Sharma crossed the 7000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during his knock of 81 runs, off 50 deliveries, in the Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. The former Mumbai Indians skipper stood tall against GT's bowling attack as he became the second player in IPL history to reach the mark after Virat Kohli. His innings, which showcased his brute force and ability to cross the boundary at ease, was laced with nine boundaries and four sixes. However, it was not a perfect one as the former India T20 skipper was dropped twice on the day, in what can only be described as a poor outing for the 2022 winners in the field. His first lifeline came when he was batting on 3 runs, Rohit pulled towards Gerald Coetzee in the deep, which the Proteas player fumbled through his hands. In the very next over, Mohammed Siraj induced an outside edge, but Kusal Mendis could not grab onto it behind the wicket. Called 'The Hitman' for a reason, Rohit showed no mercy on the bowlers after being dropped twice and took Sai Kishore to the cleaners with two boundaries and a six. Rohit, who was accompanied by Bairstow, helped MI score their highest total in a power-play during the IPL play-offs with 79/0. He swept Rashid Khan for a six in the ninth over, which saw him cross the milestone. That shot also saw him reach 300 IPL sixes. He then went on to score his 47th tournament half-century in 28 deliveries, with a boundary off Kishore. Rohit made his IPL debut in 2008 with the Deccan Chargers and lifted his first trophy with the side in 2009. He was purchased by the Mumbai Indians in the 2011 auctions and has led the team to five trophies. The right-handed opening batter has amassed these runs in 271 matches, at an average of nearly 30 runs. He was eventually out, caught by Rashid Khan at midwicket off Prasidh Krishna as he was beaten by a lack of pace and ended up ballooning the ball in an attempt to swipe it to the boundary.
