Afghanistan Names Squad for T20 World Cup Under Rashid Khan’s Captaincy
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, set to be played in the West Indies and USA this June. Spinner Rashid Khan will lead the side as they aim to defend their impressive performance in the 2022 edition, where they reached the semi-finals.
Spin Spearhead Leads the Way
Rashid Khan, the world-renowned leg-spinner, takes the captaincy reins, bringing his experience and skill to the forefront. He’ll be supported by a strong bowling attack featuring the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman and the young prospect Noor Ahmad.
Explosive Batting and All-Round Options
The batting lineup boasts some big hitters, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Najibullah Zadran, who can provide explosive starts. Experienced all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib offer valuable balance with their batting and bowling contributions.
Fresh Faces Joining the Ranks
The squad also welcomes some exciting new talents, including wicket-keeper Mohammad Ishaq and batsman Azmatullah Omarzai. These young players will be looking to make their mark on the world stage.
Reserves Provide Depth
The three traveling reserves – Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, and Saleem Safi – offer additional depth and flexibility to the squad, allowing the team to adapt to different conditions and matchups.
Afghanistan T20 Squad for ICC T20 World Cup
BATTERS:
1. Ibrahim Zadran
2. Najibullah Zadran
ALL-ROUNDERS
3. Nangyal Kharoti
4. Azmatullah Omarzai
5. Mohammad Nabi
6. Gulbadin Naib
7. Karim Janat
8. Rashid Khan
WICKET KEEPERS
9. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
10. Mohammad Ishaq
BOWLERS
11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
12. Noor Ahmad
13. Naveen-ul-Haq
14. Fazalhaq Farooqi
15. Fareed Ahmad Malik
RESERVES
Sediq Atal
Hazratullah Zazai
Saleem Safi
Afghanistan’s Group Stage Schedule
Date | Match | Venue |
June 4 | Afghanistan vs Uganda | Uganda |
June 8 | Afghanistan vs New Zealand | Uganda |
June 14 | Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
June 18 | Afghanistan vs West Indies | St Lucia |
With a combination of experience and youthful energy, Afghanistan is a team to watch in the T20 World Cup. Under Rashid Khan’s leadership, they are determined to build on their past success and challenge for the title. Fans across Afghanistan will be cheering on their heroes as they take on the world’s best in this exciting tournament!
Related read –
- South Africa Announced 16 Members of T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
- ICC T20 World Cup 2024: India Unveils Star-Studded Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
- New Zealand Announced T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
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