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ICC rankings: Omarzai becomes no. 1 all-rounder, Gill remains top ODI batter
Dubai, March 5: Afghanistan's rising star Azmatullah Omarzai has capped off a stellar ICC Champions Trophy campaign by reaching the summit of the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings.
ICC Rankings: Afghan star Omarzai at number one among ODI all-rounders, Virat rises to 4th in batters' list
Dubai, March 5: In the latest ICC ODI Rankings, two massive moves involved Afghanistan all-rounder and ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, Azmatullah Omarzai reaching the number one spot among all-rounders and star India batter Virat Kohli moving to number four among batters.
Champions Trophy: Atal and Omarzai fifties carry Afghanistan to 273 against Australia
Lahore, Feb 28: Sediqullah Atal overcame an early examination to hit 85, while Azmatullah Omarzai shined with 67 to help Afghanistan post a competitive 273 in their 50 overs against Australia in the Group B Champions Trophy clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
Champions Trophy: Kammaaal Kaardi! Cricket World hails Afghanistan for stunning win over England
Mumbai, Feb 27: The cricket world rose in effusive praise for the Afghanistan men's cricket team, especially Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai, as they played a stellar role in a stunning victory over former champions England in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: We haven't been good enough, says Buttler after Afghanistan knock out England
Lahore, Feb 26: England captain Jos Buttler conceded that his team had 'not been good enough' after their eight-run defeat to Afghanistan knocked them out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. In a high-pressure chase of 326 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Joe Root's valiant 120 went in vain as Azmatullah Omarzai's all-round brilliance scripted a historic Afghan victory.
Champions Trophy: Afghanistan stun England as Azmatullah Omarzai shines in Lahore
Lahore, Feb 26: Afghanistan pulled off a historic victory, defeating England by eight runs in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium here, knocking the former World Champions out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. England's struggles in ODI cricket continued as they slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat, their worst losing streak since September 2009.
Winning ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award will be inspiration for youth: Omarzai
New Delhi, Feb 7: After becoming the first Afghanistan player to win the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai said he hopes the honour bestowed on him will serve as an inspiration for youngsters back home.
Omarzai opens up on becoming first Afghan player to win ODI Cricketer of Year award
New Delhi, February 7: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai on Friday opened up on becoming the first Afghan player to receive the prestigious 'Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year' award and said that it was a matter of great happiness for him, as reported by ICC.
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai wins Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year at ICC Awards
Dubai, January 27: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai on Monday was announced as the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year at the ICC Awards, the ICC Cricket website reported.
Azmatullah Omarzai bags ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year honour
Dubai, Jan 27: Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been named the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. He beat competition from the West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford, and Sri Lankan duo of Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga to clinch the honour.