In a surprising twist, fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has earned his place in Afghanistan’s squad for the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023, despite missing out on selection for the Asia Cup 2023.

 At just 23 years old, Naveen-ul-Haq, who plies his trade with the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, last featured in an ODI match back in January 2021. His return to the national side has left some fans astonished. However, his performance in IPL 2023 cannot be ignored, where he secured an impressive 11 wickets in just 8 matches. His familiarity with Indian conditions could be a significant asset to the team.

Naveen-ul-Haq’s inclusion has set social media abuzz with excitement, particularly due to the potential face-off with none other than Virat Kohli. Their on-field spat during IPL 2023 generated significant controversy, making their upcoming encounter one of the most awaited moments in the World Cup.

The two cricketers engaged in a heated verbal altercation during an IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. While the incident took place on the field, it spilled over onto social media platforms, with both players posting cryptic messages regarding the incident.

Afghanistan faced an early exit from the Asia Cup 2023, marked by a close loss to Sri Lanka. Consequently, they made significant changes to their 15-man squad for the World Cup, dropping players like Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, and Suliman Safi.