Afghanistan have added fast bowler Mohammad Saleem to their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against India, which will begin on June 13 in Dharamsala.
The young pacer impressed everyone with his performance in the one-off Test match against India in New Chandigarh. Saleem picked up six wickets and showed great pace, regularly bowling around 140 kmph. Even though the pitch did not offer much help to fast bowlers, he worked hard and was one of the standout performers for Afghanistan.
According to reports, Rashid Khan was not present at the team’s latest practice session in Mohali and is expected to join the squad directly in Dharamsala. Meanwhile, Mohammad Nabi is currently unwell and missed practice despite being with the team.
Saleem was originally selected only for the Test squad, but his strong performance has earned him a place in the ODI team as well. His ability to bowl long spells in difficult conditions has impressed the coaching staff and cricket fans alike.
Speaking about Saleem’s performance, Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus praised the fast bowler. He said that taking six wickets against a strong Indian batting line-up in extreme heat was a special achievement and a positive sign for the team.
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Pybus also mentioned that he is still learning about the strengths of his players as this is his first assignment with the Afghanistan team. He added that Saleem had some fitness concerns in the past, but the focus now is on keeping him fit and helping him build on his recent performances.
During a practice session on Wednesday, Saleem once again showed good rhythm and pace, troubling Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz with a sharp delivery.
The ODI series between India and Afghanistan will start in Dharamsala. After the first match, both teams will travel to Lucknow before playing the final ODI in Chennai.
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With Mohammad Saleem now included in the ODI squad, Afghanistan will hope that the talented fast bowler can continue his impressive form. Cricket lovers can stay updated with all the latest developments through GoExch9.