T20 World Cup | Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat against Namibia
The Hindu
Afghanistan have brought in Hamid Hassan in place of Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat against Namibia in their Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup, here on Sunday.
Afghanistan have brought in Hamid Hassan in place of 'unfit' Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
This will be the last match for Afghanistan batter Asghar Afghan who will retire from all formats after Sunday's match.
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