ODI World Cup 2023: Sachin Tendulkar visits Afghanistan team for words of wisdom ahead of Australia clash

The legendary former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar paid a surprise visit at the Wankhede to spend time with the Afghanistan team as they gathered in Mumbai for their next game at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Afghanistan will be going up against the Pat Cummins-led Australia, on Tuesday, November 7, and as the side began their training for the game.

Besides, Tendulkar arrived to give them a pep talk. Presenting a memento to Mohammad Nabi, Tendulkar was also seen talking to the team in a huddle surrounded by the entire squad, support staff, and even some ground staff.

In the clip of the moment that has been doing the rounds all over social media, Tendulkar was seen chatting with ace Afghanistan spinner, Rashid Khan, along with the rest of the Afghanistan team. Sharing some tips and tricks with him and even sharing a laugh as the side prepared to take on the mighty Aussies. 

Afghanistan well in race for semifinal berth in ODI World Cup 2023

Talking of Afghanistan’s performances at the ODI World Cup 2023 so far, the side has played seven games in the tournament and have managed to register wins in four of those games. Sitting in sixth place, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side is level on points with fourth-placed, New Zealand.

An upset win against Australia could go a long way for Afghanistan in their quest to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament. The side will take on the Men in Yellow after their recent win against the Netherlands. 

Afghanistan and the Netherlands faced off in the 34th game of the tournament and after conceding 179 runs in the first innings, Afghanistan put forth a dominant display with the bat to chase down the target and win the game. Hashmatullah Shahidi was the highest run-getter with 56* runs to his name, and with 52 runs to his name, Rahmat Shah made a significant contribution as well.

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