T20 World Cup 2024
Rashid credits franchise cricket for Afghanistan's strong performance in T20 WC
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan believes franchise cricket has given them an upper hand which helped them to perform well in the World Cup stage.
Afghanistan registered three consecutive wins in the group stage to become the second team from Group C to advance to the next round of the tournament after co-hosts West Indies.
Rashid heaped praises to his troops after sealing a seven-wicket win against Papua New Guinea, saying they have the skill set to adapt to different conditions.
"They (the openers) have given us good starts in the last two games and today was a good opportunity for the others to spend some time in the middle. We had a domestic competition before coming here and everyone are in form," Rashid said in the post-match presentation.
"That is the beauty of playing of franchise cricket as you know the conditions, some of them have played at St Lucia and know how the pitch will play which will help others. Everyone has the skill to adjust to any condition and hopefully, we will win that game (against WI) as well," he added.
After reaching the Super Eight stage, the prominent spinner attributed the outcome to the collective efforts of the players on the field.
"Feeling great to qualifying for the next round. Great effort from the boys since game one. They know what they want to do and have executed beautifully, making things easy for me," he added.