Afghanistan have introduced their 17-member squad for the upcoming version of the Asia Cup, which will probably be performed within the T20 format. Rashid Khan will lead the group whereas Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to play for the primary time this 12 months.
Afghanistan has introduced its 17-member squad, led by Rashid Khan, for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will probably be performed from September 9 to twenty-eight. Quick bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is about to make his comeback after final enjoying for his nation in December 2024, having retired from ODIs and Afghanistan featured within the 50-over format majorly this 12 months.
Notably, Afghanistan have not performed T20 cricket this 12 months, with their final collection occurring in opposition to Zimbabwe in December 2024. From that squad, solely two gamers have been dropped: Hazratullah Zazai and Zubaid Akbari whereas Ibrahim Zadran and Sharafuddin Ashraf have made their comeback after lacking out on the Zimbabwe tour.
The selectors have additionally named three reserve gamers who will probably be included if any of the 17-member squad will get injured. Wafiullah Tarakhil, Nangyal Kharote, and Abdullah Ahmadzai are among the many standbys for the Asia Cup.
Afghanistan to face Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener
As for his or her schedule, Afghanistan will face Hong Kong within the opening recreation of the Asia Cup on September 9. The opposite groups of their group are Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and will probably be a fierce battle to make it to the Tremendous 4 as solely two sides from every group will progress.
Afghanistan to characteristic in tri-series earlier than Asia Cup
As part of the preparation for the Asia Cup, Afghanistan will characteristic within the tri-series in opposition to the UAE and Pakistan, with the match beginning on August 29. With Dubai and Abu Dhabi set to host the Asia Cup matches, all of the video games of this tri-series will happen in Sharjah. This collection will definitely assist them gear up for the continental occasion. In the meantime, ACB has confirmed that the 22-member squad introduced earlier for the camp will characteristic within the tri-series.
Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup 2025: Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Reserve Gamers – Wafiullah Tarakhil, Nangyal Kharote, Abdullah Ahmadzai
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