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The rise of Mohammad Saleem Safi: Quit cricket at 16, 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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