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Azmatullah Omarzai
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Afghanistan have opened their T20I series against Zimbabwe with a win, powered by Rashid Khan and a record-breaking knock from Azmatullah Omarzai, who came in at 5/4 and set a new T20I world record. Zimbabwe handed a debut to Masuku and welcomed back Curran, with two changes to their side, while Farooqi returned for Afghanistan. The series forms part of Afghanistan's build-up toward the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are meeting in the final of the ODI Tri-Nation Series in the UAE. Zimbabwe batted first after winning the toss, making two changes to their side, while Fazalhaq Farooqi returned for Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai made headlines earlier in the tournament by smashing a T20I world record after his side collapsed to 5/4, and Zimbabwe now face the challenge of containing Rashid Khan.
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Punjab Kings are searching for three new coaches after two members of their coaching staff resigned. The exits follow all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai also leaving the franchise, deepening an off-season overhaul at the IPL team. Indian media report the franchise now needs to fill three coaching positions, prompting speculation about why so many staff members are departing and who might replace them.
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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are facing off in the third and final T20I in Sharjah, with Afghanistan aiming for a clean sweep in the UAE series. Attention has focused on Azmatullah Omarzai, who set a T20I world record after arriving with his side in deep trouble at 5 for 4. Zimbabwean coverage centres on whether the Chevrons can contain Rashid Khan and avoid a whitewash.