T20 World Cup 2024: The four semi-finalists of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 being played in the USA and West Indies have now been revealed. Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh and confirmed its place in the last-4. Let us tell you that this is the first time that the Afghan team has been successful in reaching the semi-finals of any ICC tournament.

However, during this match, a bad news came for Afghanistan. Actually, the team's opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz got injured. Not only this, he is also out of the World Cup (T20 World Cup 2024). Let's know in detail.

Gurbaz ruled out of T20 World Cup 2024

Afghanistan created history in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. After defeating a team like Australia, they have now qualified for the semi-finals. However, their happiness turned into sorrow after some time. Actually, during Bangladesh's batting, the wicketkeeper batsman of this team, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, got badly injured.

He had to leave the field. After the match, this 22-year-old player was seen limping. After seeing this, it is being said that he is going to be out of the tournament before the next round. At present, there has been no update from the team management regarding his injury. However, this news would have shocked Indian fans apart from Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Gurbaz is also their favourite.

See the tweet here:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is injured and has to leave the field 🇦🇫💔💔💔#tapmad #HojaoADFree #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/zIhD2N4usk

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) June 25, 2024

The young player did wicketkeeping

After Rahmanullah Gurbaz was ruled out of the match, Afghanistan had to field a substitute player. The match officials allowed the team to do so as per the rules. Mohammad Ishaq was fielded as a replacement for Gurbaz.

He took a wonderful catch of Mahmudullah during this match. Let us tell you that if Rahmanullah Gurbaz does not return fit in the next match, then the Afghan team can include Ishak in the playing eleven in his place.

Afghanistan will play semi-final on this day

Both the semi-final matches will be played in the T20 World Cup 2024 on 27 June. Afghanistan will face Group-2 team South Africa on this day. Both these teams are in full form at the moment. On one hand, the African team has come after defeating the West Indies. On the other hand, Afghanistan defeated a team like Australia in the Super-8, which will boost their morale.