'Big chance for us'
Afghanistan team during practice ahead of second ODI, Cricfrenzy
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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said his side relished their chances to seal the series in the second match with Tamim Iqbal’s absence.
Bangladesh have called up opener Rony Talukdar, 32, for the remaining two matches against Afghanistan. The right-hander made his ODI debut in May against Ireland.
"I don't know what happened with them because I focus on us. Yeah, you can say it's surprising for everyone that he left in between the series," he said.
"Tomorrow is a big chance for us to take (the series) 2-0... I know they will come hard at us but we are ready for any kind of challenge."
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Shahidi said left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who was unable to complete his final over in the opening match, is fit again.
"I think he had cramps because it's hot weather here. He is good, God willing, and we will see him in the nets today," he said.
The third and final match of the series will be held in Chittagong on July 11.
Bangladesh won both their prior ODI series at home against Afghanistan by a 2-1 margin. Afghanistan conclude their tour with two Twenty20 matches in Sylhet on July 14 and 16.
