Updated November 7th, 2021 at 16:04 IST
NZ vs AFG: Mujeeb ur Rahman announced in Playing XI; netizens hail his 'comeback'
As far as the match is concerned, Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi has won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand. Read for further updates.
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Afghanistan's key bowler Mujeeb ur Rahman has finally returned to the playing XI ahead of the highly anticipated clash against New Zealand. The match is not only significant for New Zealand and Afghanistan but also for India, whose qualification hopes are depending on Afghanistan's victory. Mujeeb Ur Rahman was not included in the playing XI against India and Afghanistan lost the match by a whopping 66 runs. Indian fans were hoping for Mujeeb to return to the fold against New Zealand as he will be crucial if Afghanistan want to upset the Kiwis. Here's how netizens are reacting to Mujeeb's inclusion in the playing XI.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman making his comeback for #AFG in today’s match.#T20WorldCup
— Neelabh (@CricNeelabh) November 7, 2021
#AfgvsNZ #NZvAFG #NZvsAfg #Afghanistan #NewZealand #MujeebUrRahman is back!!! 😍🙌🙏🎉 https://t.co/gdJITbtpiq pic.twitter.com/qtbcin971z
— Aditya Malviya (@AdityaMalviya02) November 7, 2021
Ab tumhare hawale watan saathiyo 💯💯#AfgvsNZ #RashidKhan #MujeebUrRahman pic.twitter.com/ZaCpsuk1kx
— 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 (@The_Peace_Point) November 7, 2021
So Mujeeb Ur Rahman is fit to play today.
— Hamayoon. (@humihere) November 7, 2021
#MujeebUrRahman is back in #Afghanistan team
— BOSS बाॅस💪 🇦🇫 cricket team❤ (@mmkpboss1) November 7, 2021
Le Indians-#AfgvsNZ pic.twitter.com/ymUOtvUMv8
Afghanistan you can do it..1.4 billion fans are behind you ..🥺😥🙏 #NZvAFG @rashidkhan_19 #AfgvsNZ #Afghanistan #Rashid #MujeebUrRahman pic.twitter.com/hd3dkeiXGl
— Shareef (@thora_shareef) November 7, 2021
As far as the match is concerned, Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi has won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand. While Mujeeb has returned to the playing XI for Afghanistan, New Zealand are playing with an unchanged squad.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Playing XI
Afghanistan's Playing XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman.
New Zealand's Playing XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (captain), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult.
Image: @T20WorldCup/Twitter
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Published November 7th, 2021 at 16:04 IST
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