Bad news has emerged for the Afghanistan cricket team. Young and formidable fast bowler Mohammad Saleem Safi has been ruled out of the 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh due to injury.
Sports News: The Afghanistan cricket team recently suffered a clean sweep in the T20I series against Bangladesh. Now, an ODI series will be played between the two teams, but before this series, Afghanistan has been dealt a major blow. Young fast bowler Mohammad Saleem Safi has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series due to injury.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) issued a statement on October 6, announcing that Safi has sustained a groin injury. Due to this injury, he is not fully fit, and it will not be possible for him to play in the first ODI. This injury is likely to impact Afghanistan's fast bowling lineup.
Afghanistan Struck After T20I Series Clean Sweep
The Afghanistan team recently faced a clean sweep in the T20I series played against Bangladesh. After losing all three matches, the team's morale was already affected, and now Safi's exclusion has dealt another significant blow to the team. Saleem Safi is one of the team's emerging fast bowlers. In previous matches, he impressed both spectators and selectors with his pace and accurate line and length. Without him, the team will have to rely more on other young fast bowlers, which could prove challenging against a b team like Bangladesh.
The team physio stated that Safi will now have to remain off the field for some time. His rehabilitation will continue at the ACB's High Performance Center. Both the team and the board want to ensure that Safi returns to the team fully fit. The statement added, 'We wish Saleem Safi a speedy recovery. His return will be crucial for the team. Meanwhile, the team must be prepared for a balanced performance in the upcoming matches.'
Bilal Sami Included as Safi's Replacement
In Safi's absence, Bilal Sami has been included in the main squad. Bilal was initially associated with the team as a reserve player, but now he has been given a spot in the final squad for the ODI series. The team management hopes that Bilal Sami will rise to this challenge and fulfill the team's requirements.
Bilal Sami's fast bowling and aggressive style could prove crucial for Afghanistan's young team. The team's coaches and senior players will provide him with the right guidance so that he can prove himself in important matches.
