Despite peaking at the right time, the Australians will be aware that Afghanistan have the ability to rise to the challenge on the world stage.
Sachin Tendulkar has picked three players who can make a major impact with their performances in the 2019 World Cup.
Glenn Maxwell spoke highly of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan as Australia prepares for their World Cup opener.
The Australian bowler heaped praises on Rashid Khan ahead of the World Cup.
An impressive show in the recently-concluded tri-series benefited Shakib Al Hasan in the all-rounder rankings.
The first edition of the Euro T20 Slam will be played in Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands.
With dry surfaces on offer, spinners will have an important role to play in the World Cup in England and Wales this summer.
David Warner signed off his IPL 2019 campaign in style, notching up his eight fifty of the season to help Sunrisers Hyderabad took a step closer towards qualifying for the playoffs.
On his final appearance for SRH this season, David Warner signed off in style with a brilliant 81 to help the hosts post 212/5 while Rashid and Khaleel saw off Punjab to win by 45 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Hyderabad to register their fourth win in IPL 2019.
Rabada said that his parents, as young Black Africans, had their share of struggles while they tried to settle down in their professional lives but ensured that he got the best of everything.
In the last four years, Asghar Afghan has had a successful tenure as Afghanistan skipper, leading his team to victory in 33 ODIs and 37 T20Is.
It marked the end of Asghar Afghan's four-year stint as captain of the Afghanistan team across the three formats.
Even as others struggled to find form, Bairstow hit a 28-ball 48 to ensure that there was no coming back for DC in the match.
Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi has emerged as a dependable finger spinner, who relies on his natural game.
Rashid Khan was adjudged man-of-the-match for his all-round show against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday in Hyderabad.
While the bowling is an area that SRH will look to correct, the Royals will want to ensure that they get their batting right.
Archer feels Bumrah's unusual action makes it difficult for batsmen to pick him.
Andre Russell smashed an unbeaten 19-ball 49 to set up the win for KKR and spoil David Warner's scintillating IPL comeback.
Warner's inputs and influence on the team members make him an important part of the leadership group.
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