Afghanistan keeper Shahzad ruled out of World Cup
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Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury and replaced in the squad by 18-year-old Ikram Ali Khil, organisers said on Thursday.
Shahzad, 32, played in Afghanistan's defeats by Australia and Sri Lanka and has represented his country in 84 one-day internationals.
Khil has played one test match and two one-day internationals, against Ireland in March.
Afghanistan's next World Cup match is against New Zealand in Taunton on Saturday.
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Jun 07, 2019 11:23am
He is so obese and unfit.Barely manages to move his feet whilst batting ...
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Jun 07, 2019 11:49am
He seriously needs to reduce his weight, if he hopes to continue to represent Afghanistan in future
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Jun 07, 2019 11:57am
He will be missed.good batsman
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Jun 07, 2019 12:02pm
I am sad to sad to hear that, I wish him a speedy recovery and good health. He is a true entertainer!!!
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Jun 07, 2019 12:16pm
Not good news for Afghanistan.
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Jun 07, 2019 12:49pm
Time for youngsters..
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Jun 07, 2019 04:52pm
Unfortunately, the new kids on the block are facing lots of problems in the ongoing 2019 World Cup Cricket Tourney in England and Wales and this is just one of those things on which they have no control.
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Jun 07, 2019 08:22pm
Last nail in the coffin.
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Jun 08, 2019 08:27am
Overweight dude...needs to lose weight.
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