Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar spoke to the Afghanistan players before their pivotal match against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7.
After disappointing performances in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, Afghanistan has exceeded expectations in the current edition. Under the capable leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi, they have emerged victorious in four out of their last five matches, following two consecutive losses at the beginning of their campaign.
After disappointing performances in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, Afghanistan has exceeded expectations in the current edition. Under the capable leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi, they have emerged victorious in four out of their last five matches, following two consecutive losses at the beginning of their campaign.
A Legendary Visit 🤩
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 6, 2023
The Legend @sachin_rt visited AfghanAtalan's Training Session this evening at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai. He praised #AfghanAtalan’s recent success at the #CWC23 and shared his invaluable insights with them. 👍#WarzaMaidanGata pic.twitter.com/hdNFslu481
Facing a seemingly unlikely chance of qualifying for the semi-finals, the Afghan team received a motivational speech from Sachin Tendulkar.
Afghanistan has played excellent cricket till now in this ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. They have played seven matches in the tournament and they have managed to win four and lose their three matches.
Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan expressed gratitude to Sachin Tendulkar for speaking to the team before their crucial match against Australia in Mumbai.
