Afghanistan pace sensation Naveen-ul-Haq gained widespread recognition during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) due to his on-field clash with Virat Kohli. This incident propelled the young pacer into the spotlight on social media, particularly regarding his enigmatic online messages. However, as Afghanistan unveiled their squad for the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup, Naveen found himself excluded from the list. Consequently, Naveen, who represents the Lucknow Super Giants, turned to social media once again to share yet another cryptic post, stating, “No matter how well your eyes adjust to darkness, you’ll never mistake it for light,” on his Instagram.

The omission of the Afghan pacer from the Asia Cup squad led to disappointment among cricket enthusiasts. The absence of a potential rematch between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq, fondly anticipated as “Round 2,” was a letdown for many.

Afghanistan Cricket Board’s chief selector, Asadullah Khan, expressed their concentrated efforts towards preparing the team for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. The three-match ODI series against Pakistan serves as a valuable opportunity to prime the team for these significant events.

“The team’s preparations for the Pakistan series are on track; recent player performances at the Kabul Camp, overseen by ACB’s HPC staff, have been commendable. Ahead of the Pakistan Series, the team will also undergo a comprehensive week-long conditioning camp,” he further elaborated.