Siraj rips through Australia A, Vijay begins journey towards comeback and more - Cricket News Today, 2nd September 2018
Inching closer to breaking into the Test squad, Mohammed Siraj has come up with a remarkable spell for India 'A' in the opening day of their four-day match against Australia 'A' in Bengaluru. The right-arm seamer wrecked the visitors' fortunes by picking eight wickets.
Meanwhile, discarded Indian opener Murali Vijay has returned to action for the first time since his abysmal showing in the England series. Eager to stage a comeback to the Test team, the 34-year old began his long road to redemption with a breezy cameo for local club Jolly Rovers in Chennai.
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#1 Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup
Afghanistan have announced their squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Asghar Afghan (formerly Stanikzai) leads a 17-member contingent featuring three uncapped ODI players. Pacer Dawlat Zadran does not find a place even as Sharafuddin Ashraf and Munir Ahmad have been added to the squad which beat Ireland 2-1.
Aside from the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Afghanistan can also unleash a left-arm option in Sharafuddin. All-rounder Mohammad Nabi offers a fourth dimension to the spin attack.
Afghanistan Squad: Asghar Afghan (captain), Mohammad Shahzad (wicket-keeper), Ihsanullah Janat, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Hashmat Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Aftab Alam, Samiullah Shinwari, Munir Ahmad Kakar (wicket-keeper), Sayed Ahmad Shirzad, Sharafudin Ashraf and Wafadar