Bowlers were trying too hard in first session, admits Yamin Ahmadzai
Pace bowler Yamin Ahmadzai has stated that the Afghanistan bowlers were trying too hard during the first session that backfired as Indian openers thrashed them around the park. However, after the initial onslaught, Afghanistan came back stronger by the end of Day 1 by scalping 5 wickets.
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Fast bowler Yamin Ahmadzai, who ended Day 1 with wickets of Dhawan and KL Rahul, even admitted being stressful and their spinners trying too hard.
âOur bowlers especially Rashid was trying too much in the first session, but he bowled wicket-to-wicket on a pitch which began to grip in the last session. That is the reason why we came back strongly. Our bowlers picked five wickets," he said at the post-match conference.
Ahmadzai, who became first Afghan bowler to take aÂ
"Well, this was a dream which has come true for our nation. It was enjoyable, but a little stressful. Nevertheless, playing against India, the number one team, was a good experience.
"Getting a Test cap is the most important thing in cricketers' lives. It is same for me as well. I cannot express it in words. There was excitement when we walked onto the