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Mujeeb Ur Rahman could not make an impact with either bat or ball in Afghanistan's six-wicket loss to Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh in ODI World Cup 2023.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman's comical moment against Bangladesh (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Watch: Amidst collapse Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman forgets to wear abdomen guard, leaves Bangladesh players in splits

During Afghanistan's ODI World Cup match against Bangladesh, the Kohli, Kohli chants in Dharamsala brought back memories of the IPL 2023 altercation between Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli.

India's Virat Kohli and Aghanistan's Naveen-Ul-Haq in this frame.

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WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq subjected to non-stop Kohli, Kohli chants in Dharamsala during AFG vs BAN World Cup match

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan's middle-order batters and fielders were below par as they faced a comprehensive six-wicket loss.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Bangladesh players (Getty Images)

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Afghanistan suffer massive batting collapse as Bangladesh make a statement with easy 6-wicket win in their World Cup 2023 opener

Bangladesh went in with a playing XI brimming with quality all-rounders and included experienced Mahmudullah in the side as well after Shakib Al Hasan won the toss.

Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (R). 

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ODI World Cup, BAN vs AFG: Shakib Al Hasan elects to field against Afghanistan; check playing XIs of both teams

Former India middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja will be in Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan's camp for the ICC ODI Men's World Cup 2023 as their mentor.

Ajay Jadeja gives batting tips to Rashid Khan (Photo Credits: ACB)

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Former India captain gets massive role in Afghanistan team for World Cup 2023

With Shakib's potential absence from the game, Mehidy Hasan Miraz took up the mantle of leadership, captaining Bangladesh in the aforementioned warm-up encounter.

Shakib Al Hasan (L) and Mashrafe Mortaza (R). 

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'What kind of mental sickness is this': Mashrafe Mortaza lashes out at Bangladesh fans for bizarre comments on Shakib Al Hasan

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal played just one game since taking a U-turn on his retirement which followed a long absence from the field due to injury.

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‘I don’t want to be part of this dirty game’: Tamim Iqbal reveals BCB member asked him to bat down the order in World Cup

Naveen-ul-Haq recently made a comeback to the ODI squad ahead of ODI World Cup 2023. Naveen will continue to represent Afghanistan in T20I format.

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Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq announces retirement from ODI cricket after touching down in India for World Cup 2023

Veteran opener Tamim Iqbal who announced his retirement and then made a U-turn earlier this year did not find a place in Bangladesh's World Cup squad.

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BCB announces Bangladesh squad for World Cup 2023, no Tamim Iqbal but 37-year-old all-rounder returns

Bangladesh Cricket Board warned fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib for controversial remarks on social media. No action has been taken against him.

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'We have given him a warning because he is a young player': BCB after Tanzim Hasan apologies for misogynistic comments

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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

BAN vs AFG, Match 3, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, 07 October 2023 - Info

Watch: Amidst collapse Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman forgets to wear abdomen guard, leaves Bangladesh players in splits

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 7 October, 10:30:00 IST

Bangladesh, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 11

AFG
246/5 (48.2 ov)

BAN
244/8 (50.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 09

AFG
184 (43.3 ov)

BAN
252/7 (50.0 ov)

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 06

AFG
235 (49.4 ov)

BAN
143 (34.3 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Watch: Amidst collapse Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman forgets to wear abdomen guard, leaves Bangladesh players in splits

WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq subjected to non-stop Kohli, Kohli chants in Dharamsala during AFG vs BAN World Cup match

Afghanistan suffer massive batting collapse as Bangladesh make a statement with easy 6-wicket win in their World Cup 2023 opener

ODI World Cup, BAN vs AFG: Shakib Al Hasan elects to field against Afghanistan; check playing XIs of both teams

Former India captain gets massive role in Afghanistan team for World Cup 2023

'What kind of mental sickness is this': Mashrafe Mortaza lashes out at Bangladesh fans for bizarre comments on Shakib Al Hasan

‘I don’t want to be part of this dirty game’: Tamim Iqbal reveals BCB member asked him to bat down the order in World Cup

Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq announces retirement from ODI cricket after touching down in India for World Cup 2023

BCB announces Bangladesh squad for World Cup 2023, no Tamim Iqbal but 37-year-old all-rounder returns

'We have given him a warning because he is a young player': BCB after Tanzim Hasan apologies for misogynistic comments

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

BAN vs AFG, Match 3, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, 07 October 2023 - Info

Watch: Amidst collapse Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman forgets to wear abdomen guard, leaves Bangladesh players in splits

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sat 7 October, 10:30:00 IST

Bangladesh, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 11

AFG246/5 (48.2 ov)

BAN244/8 (50.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 09

AFG184 (43.3 ov)

BAN252/7 (50.0 ov)

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 06

AFG235 (49.4 ov)

BAN143 (34.3 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs

Umpires

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Watch: Amidst collapse Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman forgets to wear abdomen guard, leaves Bangladesh players in splits

WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq subjected to non-stop Kohli, Kohli chants in Dharamsala during AFG vs BAN World Cup match

Afghanistan suffer massive batting collapse as Bangladesh make a statement with easy 6-wicket win in their World Cup 2023 opener

ODI World Cup, BAN vs AFG: Shakib Al Hasan elects to field against Afghanistan; check playing XIs of both teams

Former India captain gets massive role in Afghanistan team for World Cup 2023

'What kind of mental sickness is this': Mashrafe Mortaza lashes out at Bangladesh fans for bizarre comments on Shakib Al Hasan

‘I don’t want to be part of this dirty game’: Tamim Iqbal reveals BCB member asked him to bat down the order in World Cup

Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq announces retirement from ODI cricket after touching down in India for World Cup 2023

BCB announces Bangladesh squad for World Cup 2023, no Tamim Iqbal but 37-year-old all-rounder returns

'We have given him a warning because he is a young player': BCB after Tanzim Hasan apologies for misogynistic comments

AFG
246/5 (48.2 ov)

BAN
244/8 (50.0 ov)

AFG
184 (43.3 ov)

BAN
252/7 (50.0 ov)

AFG
235 (49.4 ov)

BAN
143 (34.3 ov)

Umpire
Joel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Ahsan Raza (PAK)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)