Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Rahman penalized after Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka
Both players were found guilty of Level 1 offenses and received one demerit point each.
Both players were found guilty of Level 1 offenses and received one demerit point each.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, posted 169-8 in their 20 overs at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
A win is essential for Afghanistan if they hope to advance to the Super Four stage.
Organizers said the climbers reached 3,400 meters in a single day.
Batting first after winning the toss at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Bangladesh posted 154 for 5 in their 20 overs.
In his absence, fast bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai has been promoted from the reserves to the main squad.
The team reached an altitude of about 3,300 meters (10,826 feet) in the Khwaja Omari district of Ghazni.
Afghanistan opened its campaign last week with a 94-run victory over Hong Kong.
Chasing 128, India reached 131-3 in 15.5 overs, powered by captain Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 47 off 37 balls.
Captain Rashid Khan won the toss and elected to bat, but Afghanistan stumbled early, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8) and Ibrahim.