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Afghanistan have confirmed that the country’s talisman Rashid Khan has been appointed as the skipper of the T20I side, despite the latter, last month, claiming that captaincy affected his performances. Rashid has already previously led Afghanistan in 7 T20Is between September and November 2019.

Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has admitted that the Men in Green should have an advantage in the World T20 owing to their nine-year experience in the Middle East. However, Akmal did not pick a favourite, stating that even Afghanistan could spring a surprise because of the favourable conditions.

Ahead of the WT20 in October, Cricbuzz has reported that Afghanistan Cricket Board are on the verge of finalising their three-match ODI tour against Pakistan in the Middle East. The two countries have always met in ICC tournaments and Asia Cup, with this series set to be their first bilateral meet.

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.