Afghanistan's 18-year-old spinner sends massive warning for India, Pakistan ahead of Asia Cup; ‘we will lift the cup’

Afghanistan have the capability of upsetting India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and win the title for the first time, stated 18-year-old off-spinner Allah Ghazanfar. Afghanistan are currently competing in the T20I tri-series in the UAE with Pakistan being the third team. The tri-series serves as a preparation for the Asia Cup 2025, which starts in a week's time on September 9 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

Having made their presence felt in the Asia Cup for the first time in 2014, Afghanistan have come a long way in white-ball cricket in the last decade. Afghanistan's wins over big teams like England, South Africa, Pakistan, etc in recent times is a testament of their growing stature internationally. 

Ghazanfar, who made his debut for Afghanistan in T20Is on Tuesday against Pakistan in the tri-series, felt they have the ability to win the continental showpiece later this month." We have a balanced team. Experienced and youth players are there. Our team has been doing well for the last 3-4 years. Afghanistan can win the Asia Cup," Ghazanfar was quoted as saying to RevSportz.  

“Our batting, bowling, spinners are packed. It’s a stacked team. It will (come down to) how we execute our plans out on the field. God willing, we will lift the Asia Cup. I am confident we can do it,” added the teen.