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Afghanistan vs Ireland in UAE 2024

<p>Ahead of IPL 2024, Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan warmed up nicely with eight wickets in the three-T20I series against Ireland to jump four places in ICC T20I bowler rankings. </p>

Afghanistan T20I captain in action against Ireland (Getty Images)

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After 8 wickets in comeback series against Ireland, Rashid Khan enters top 10 ICC T20I bowlers rankings

<p>Paul Sterling became first male batter to hammer 400 fours in T20 Internationals leaving behind Babar Azam in doing so. He achieved this feat during Ireland vs Afghanistan's 1st T20I.</p>

From left: Pakistan's Babar Azam, Ireland's Paul Sterling, India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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Neither Virat Kohli, nor Babar Azam or Rohit Sharma! Ireland's Paul Sterling becomes 1st ever batter to clock this mega milestone in T20Is

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Afghanistan and Ireland tour of UAE, 2024