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Following two unbeaten half-centuries in Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli has entered the top five of the ICC T20I rankings with Jos Buttler finding himself at the 19th position. Washington Sundar, meanwhile, is at the 11th position among the bowlers with Jonny Bairstow jumping two places to the 14th spot.

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is likely to miss out on the first Test against Zimbabwe, owing to a finger injury he picked during the 2021 PSL if reports are to be believed. Afghanistan will be playing a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe starting on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.

Taking over as the new CEO, Rahmatullah Qureishi replaced interim CEO Nazim Zar Abdulrahimzai, who was appointed following Lutfullah Stanizai’s removal due to mismanagement and misbehaviour. In his introductory speech, he mentioned that he wants to further develop the game in the country.

Afghanistan opener Najeeb Tarakai, who met with an accident on Friday and was brought to a nearby hospital in critical condition, has passed away on Tuesday. Tarakai's last appearance in competitive cricket came last month in the Shpageeza Premier League where he scored 32 for Mis Ainak Knights.