TIL Desk Sports/ Afghanistan cricket broke a new barrier when Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan became the first from the war-torn nation to be picked in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, here today.
Both Nabi and Khan players were bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad, for Rs 30 lakh and Rs four crore respectively. Five cricketers from Afghanistan were included in the auction for the first time.
It was a bit surprising that seasoned all-rounder Nabi was snapped up at his base price while leg-spinner Khan got the benefit of a biding war between Sunrisers and Mumbai Indians and was eventually sold for eight times his base price.
Both players are currently with the national team in Zimbabwe. “Feeling on top of the world, being selected for Team @SunRisers @IPL auction. Tnx for your love & support,” Nabi tweeted shortly after getting the big news. “Flooded with hapinness today not only for myself but rather for our junior rocking player#Rashidarman being selected for @SunRisers. @IPL,” read his another post.

कोयंबटूर में 77वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस 11 मीटर ऊंचा स्टील टावर पर घुमावदार एलईडी स्क्रीन
Elvish Yadav wins Bigg Boss OTT season 2, fans erupt in joy
Glimpses from 77th Independence Day at Red Fort in Delhi
सीएम योगी ने 77वें स्वतंत्र दिवस पर किया ध्वजारोहण
Happy 77th Independence Day
President raises climate change concerns in I-Day eve speech
Next year, on August 15 from Red Fort: PM Modi’s big remark on 2024
‘Bharat Mata is voice of every Indian’: Rahul extends wish on Independence Day
“Selfishness of few pushed nation to tragedy of Partition”: CM Yogi Adityanath 