Bangladesh

Litton Das

Tanzid Hasan

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Mehidy Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Mushfiqur Rahim (W)

Towhid Hridoy

Mahmudullah

Taskin Ahmed

Shoriful Islam

Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Ibrahim Zadran

Rahmat Shah

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Mohammad Nabi

Najibullah Zadran

Azmatullah Omarzai

Rashid Khan

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Naveen-ul-Haq

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Gulbadin Naib

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Sediqullah Atal

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Afif Hossain Dhrubo

Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury

Hasan Mahmud

Hasan Murad

Jaker Ali Anik

Syed Khaled Ahmed

Litton Kumer Das

Shak Mahedi Hasan

Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mohammad Naim Sheikh

Mohammad Saifuddin

Mominul Haque

Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim

Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman

Nahid Rana

Nasum Ahmed

Quazi Nurul Hasan

Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon

Mohammad Rishad Hossain

Mohammad Saif Hassan

Shadman Islam Anik

Shamim Hossain Patwari

Mohammad Shoriful Islam

Soumya Sarkar

Taijul Islam

Tanvir Islam

Tanzid Hasan Tamim

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Md Tawhid Hridoy

Cricket

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

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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Golden State Warriors face a major injury crisis, with Stephen Curry among several key players ruled out vs Atlanta Hawks.

Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry and six more players against the Hawks.

Multiple injuries continue to derail the Warriors’ season as they sit 10th in the Western Conference.

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors moves back on defense during the first half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on January 28, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Will Stephen Curry suit up vs Atlanta Hawks? Latest update on GSW icon

Orlando Magic deal with multiple injury blows, with Franz Wagner among three players ruled out vs Los Angeles Lakers.


The Orlando Magic are riding on a 38-31 record in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic, currently fourth in the East, face a major setback with multiple key absences ahead of the clash.

Anthony Black #0 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball up the court against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Kia Center on January 30, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Will Anthony Black play tonight vs LA Lakers? Big update on Orlando Magic star

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Robin Uthappa feels Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are not a serious title contender in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

Robin Uthappa said that SRH are not a serious title contender in IPL 2026

Uthappa feels just aggressive batting won't help SRH win IPL trophy

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'Won't consider SRH as serious title contender in IPL 2026': India's WC-winner

Los Angeles Lakers face an injury concern with Austin Reaves doubtful and Maxi Kleber ruled out vs Orlando Magic.

Los Angeles Lakers list Maxi Kleber and Austin Reaves ahead of clash vs Orlando Magic.

The Lakers head into the game with momentum after a strong win over the Miami Heat.

Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

LA Lakers injury report: Big update on Austin Reaves' availability 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli wants his teammates to be wary of the bigger challenge in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026

Virat Kohli doesn't his teammates to be complacent as they have a bigger challenge in IPL 2026

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BAN vs AFG Match 3 Playing XI - Dharamsala (07 October 2023)

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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