Afghanistan keeper Shahzad ruled out of World Cup

E-Paper | May 30, 2026

Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury and replaced in the squad by 18-year-old Ikram Ali Khil, organisers said on Thursday.

Shahzad, 32, played in Afghanistan's defeats by Australia and Sri Lanka and has represented his country in 84 one-day internationals.

Khil has played one test match and two one-day internationals, against Ireland in March.

Afghanistan's next World Cup match is against New Zealand in Taunton on Saturday.

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Faisal

Jun 07, 2019 11:23am

He is so obese and unfit.Barely manages to move his feet whilst batting ...

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Shahid

Jun 07, 2019 11:49am

He seriously needs to reduce his weight, if he hopes to continue to represent Afghanistan in future

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Khan

Jun 07, 2019 11:57am

He will be missed.good batsman

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JackJones

Jun 07, 2019 12:02pm

I am sad to sad to hear that, I wish him a speedy recovery and good health. He is a true entertainer!!!

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Ali Sabir

Jun 07, 2019 12:16pm

Not good news for Afghanistan.

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Khan Afghan

Jun 07, 2019 12:49pm

Time for youngsters..

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jun 07, 2019 04:52pm

Unfortunately, the new kids on the block are facing lots of problems in the ongoing 2019 World Cup Cricket Tourney in England and Wales and this is just one of those things on which they have no control.

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Philosopher (From Japan)

Jun 07, 2019 08:22pm

Last nail in the coffin.

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Nikiru

Jun 08, 2019 08:27am

Overweight dude...needs to lose weight.

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