We sacrificed our Eid for this series, says Shahidi
Afghanistan team
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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was overjoyed after clinching the ODI series with a formidable lead of 2-0 in the three-match ODI series.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran amassed a record 256-run opening partnership which propelled Afghanistan to set 332 and clinch the match by a massive 142 runs.
Shahidi reckoned that his side has made huge improvements players sacrificed Eid for this series. The captain further said that his side made a huge comeback after a 546-run defeat in the one-off Test.
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"I thought the wicket was not that easy but we put a good score on the board. From the last series, our bowlers were not bowling in the right areas. But all the players sacrificed Eid for this series. We were in Abu Dhabi working on ourselves. Over the last few years we have built this team and improved with every series. Hopefully, we will do well in Asia Cup and World Cup," said Shahidi.
In the post-match conference, Gurbaz, who scored 145 credited his opening partner Ibrahim Zadran who smashed a 119-ball 100 and batted along with him for 37 overs.
"The pitch was good for batting. It was planned from the coach and captain. Few matches, I was in a bit of a hurry. This match, I took my time. I read the conditions and then it was easier for me. I think credit goes to him [Zadran] as well. The way he played, he is in good form and he is a very good player. Got so much support from him," said Gurbaz.
