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Ibrahim Zadran Embraces Afghanistan T20I Captaincy Ahead of India Series
Ibrahim Zadran is Afghanistan’s new captain for T20 cricket.
He is taking over from Rashid Khan.
Zadran says being captain is a big responsibility.
He wants to enjoy the job and make good choices when matches become difficult.
He will also need to manage himself and help his teammates.
Afghanistan has played many matches in India before.
Zadran thinks that experience will help the team.
The team will focus on following its plans and giving its best rather than only thinking about winning.
Ibrahim Zadran has succeeded Rashid Khan as Afghanistan’s T20I captain.
Zadran says he is embracing the responsibility and learning to decide under pressure.
He and Rashid Khan’s communication and understanding are expected to support the transition.
Afghanistan will draw on its previous experience playing in Indian conditions, including World Cup matches.
The team plans to prioritize execution and process while giving full effort in the three-match series.
- Who
- Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan’s new T20I captain, will lead the team against India.
- What
- Afghanistan will play a three-match T20I series, with Zadran taking over the captaincy from Rashid Khan.
- Where
- The opening match is in New Delhi, India.
- When
- The series begins on Sunday; a calendar date is not specified.
- Why
- Zadran wants to make effective decisions under pressure, while Afghanistan aims to use its experience in Indian conditions and execute its plans.
Key facts
- New captain
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Previous captain
- Rashid Khan
- Format
- T20I cricket
- Series length
- Three matches
- Series start
- Sunday
- Opening location
- New Delhi, India
- Team approach
- Focus on process, plan execution and full effort
Quotes
Ibrahim Zadran
Afghanistan’s newly appointed T20I captain
“It's a big responsibility for me. As a player and captain, I'm trying to enjoy it, take responsibility and make the right decisions in pressure situations.”
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“We just try to give 100 per cent and think about the process. Hopefully, we're going to have a good series.”
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