Farid Ahmad Malik: Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad, mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players, all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan.
Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman and Allah Ghazanfar, who both missed the Champions Trophy earlier this year, have returned to the national setup to form a formidable spin-bowling attack along with Noor Ahmed, Mohammad Nabi and the skipper Rashid.
Ibrahim Zadran, who made his comeback earlier this year in the Champions Trophy, has returned to the mix, with Hazratullah Zazai making way.
The pace attack will be led by left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Faroogi, with Naveen-ul-Haq and Farid Ahmad Malik also forming part of the mix.
The squad also contains three travelling reserves in the form of Wafiullah Tarakhail, Nangyal Kharote, and Abdullah Ahmadzai.
Afghanistan are placed alongside Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka in Group B, while India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.
Afghanistan's campaign begins against Hong Kong in the opening match of the tournament, in Abu Dhabi on September 9.
Afghanistan have not played any T20I in 2025. They have played just three T20ls in the last 12 months, against Zimbabwe in Harare in December 2024, in a series they won 2-1.
Afghanistan's campaign begins against Hong Kong in the opening match of the tournament, in Abu Dhabi on September 9.
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