Mohammad Saleem Safi takes six wickets against India in Test match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Mohammad Saleem Safi recorded a remarkable six-wicket haul for Afghanistan against India in a Test match taking place in Sheikhupura. The 23-year-old pacer completed his first five-wicket haul, capturing 6 for 140 after struggling in previous international appearances. His performance included key dismissals of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sai Sudharsan, showcasing his developing skill as a fast bowler. Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, who coached Safi, noted the shift toward fast bowling talent in Afghanistan and expressed optimism for the future.
- •Mohammad Saleem Safi claimed 6 for 140 against India.
- •Safi's performance includes dismissals of key Indian batters.
- •He previously struggled without taking wickets in four international matches.
- •Rana Naved-ul-Hasan credits Safi's development and the domestic structure's improvement.
- •Afghanistan's cricket infrastructure supports fast-bowling talent development.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — The rise of Mohammad Saleem Safi: Quit cricket at 16, impressed Pakistan's Rana Naved-ul-Hasan with pace, now bags 6/140 vs India
"Three years after catching Rana Naved-ul-Hasan's attention at Afghanistan's high-performance centre, Mohammad Saleem Safi delivered the performance of his life against India. The 23-year-old pacer claimed a maiden six-wicket haul, completing a remarkable journey from financial hardship and self-doubt to becoming Afghanistan's newest pace sensation.
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