Afghan cricketer Nijat Masood has made history by becoming the first Afghan player to take a wicket in the first ball of his Test cricket career. Masood got rid of Bangladeshi opener Zakir Hossain during their one-off Test match on Wednesday. Later in the innings, he also got five-for, becoming the second Afghani to achieve such a feat on debut, after Amir Hamza.
In an interview with Prothom Alo’s Tarek Mahmud, Masood expressed his pride in taking the wicket of Bangladeshi batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, a vital player who has scored consistently for Bangladesh. For Masood, the moment was a matter of huge pride, as he felt that he had contributed to his team’s performance.
Although Afghanistan may not have had a great result in the ongoing match, Masood has ensured that it is a memorable one for him. His impressive debut has left a mark, and he has joined a group of only 22 players in Test cricket history who have taken a wicket in the first ball of their career.
Afghanistan has made remarkable progress in cricket in recent years, and Masood’s feat is yet another milestone in their journey. The Afghan team has shown that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level, and they will be looking forward to many more such performances as they move ahead.
