ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs AFG: Watch out for these bowlers

England will play Afghanistan in the second warm-up game today at London. Let's take a look at one watchful bowler from both the teams.

Updated on May 28, 2019  |  04:16 PM IST |  1.2M
ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs AFG: Watch out for these bowlers
ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs AFG: Watch out for these bowlers

England will play Afghanistan in the second warm-up game today at London. The hosts faced a surprise defeat on Saturday against Australia and will be looking forward to gain back the winning moment in this match. However, Afghanistan is not going to give them an easy outing either. The team stunned Pakistan in the first warm-up match, hence going into this game with full confidence.

Since all 15 players can play these practice games, both England and Afghanistan will try to give chance to everyone before the start of World Cup. Let's take a look at one watchful bowler from both the teams.

Rashid Khan

Be it any league around the world or an ICC event, Rashid Khan always remains in the limelight. The Afghanistan spinner has secured a place in the top spinners of the world despite being in his early 20s. The leggie spins his magic irrespective of the conditions or the opposition.

Coming from a successful IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rashid would be aiming to make a mark straightaway ahead of the World Cup. He troubled Pakistan batsmen in the last match and could well make it hard for England with his quick leggies and wrong-uns.

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer's entry into England's World Cup squad has been full of thrill. The fast-bowler was firstly not picked in the preliminary squad, however, after impressing in the ODI series against Pakistan, he was given a go-ahead for the final 15.

There is no doubt about his skills. The pacer bowls at an alarming pace and knows how to move the ball both ways. Moreover, the energetic lad has some good bouncers and slower deliveries up his sleeves, which makes him a complete package. He surely will want to take some wickets in this warm-up game and earn a good touch ahead of the main event.

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