Afghanistan's Voice in the Box: Farhad to Make Asia Cup Commentary Debut

Ahmad Farhad Fidai, a medical graduate from Kabul University, will make his commentary debut in the Asia Cup

Farhad, 42, has been a near-regular voice in Afghanistan's bilateral contests over the past four years. He was recommended by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which forwarded his name to Sony, the producer and broadcaster of the Asia Cup.

Afghanistan's Passion for Cricket

Cricket is an emotion in Afghanistan, and only Afghans can convey those feelings. For Afghans, cricket is more than just a sport – it is their only source of happiness. The nation is deeply invested in the game, drawing inspiration from heroes like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Noor Ahmad.

Afghanistan's Team Dynamics

The team under Rashid Khan is close-knit. They don't just play for the country, they play for one another too. Take Noor Ahmad, for instance – one of the best bowlers in the world. He hasn't been part of the XI for the last two games, but there are no hard feelings within the side.

Captain Rashid Khan's Commitment

Rashid Khan has set everything aside to play for Afghanistan. He has not treated the tri-series lightly. That is an unwavering commitment. The same can be said about Mohammed Nabi, the senior statesman. Afghanistan has risen through the ranks from Division 5 of ICC pathways, and along the way they have beaten over 40 teams, including all the Test-playing nations except one.

Afghanistan's Chances in the Asia Cup

Farhad is gung-ho about Afghanistan's chances in the Asia Cup. "I am confident they will reach the Super Four stage. And after that… who knows." He then signs off with a note of hope: "This team can bring smiles back to the faces of the catastrophe-hit Afghans."