Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Zadran's Injury Overshadows Test Preparations
Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Zadran's Injury and Test Match Details
Even before the start of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test, Afghanistan faced a major setback as their leading batter Ibrahim Zadran was ruled out due to an ankle injury, confirmed late Sunday (September 8) by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Zadran's injury raises concerns not only for this Test but also for his availability in the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting September 18 in Sharjah, UAE.
Details of Ibrahim Zadran's Condition
- The ACB announced: “He has been ruled out of the one-off Test against New Zealand and the ODI series against South Africa due to an ankle sprain in his left leg.”
- The ACB wishes him a speedy recovery and hopes to see him back on the field soon.
- Zadran has an impressive record, being the second-highest run-scorer for Afghanistan in Test cricket with 541 runs in 14 innings.
Looking Ahead to the Match
The Afghanistan-New Zealand game is scheduled to kick off at the Greater Noida Sports Complex on Monday (September 9). The absence of Zadran could potentially alter the dynamics of the match.
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