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afghanistan by 2026 asian games Has announced his team for, in which Darwish Rasooli Will lead a young 15-member team in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The men's cricket competition will be held from September 24 to October 3, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board's national selection committee deciding to give opportunities to several emerging players from the domestic circuit.

Team selection mainly completed recently Shapgiza Cricket League Afghanistan A squad regular captain Rashid Khanas well as established names such as Rahmanullah Gurbazhas not been included in the Asian Games team.

Darwish Rasouli to lead Afghanistan at Asian Games 2026

The biggest announcement from the Afghanistan team is the appointment of Rasooli as the captain. The batsman has led Afghanistan before and he brings leadership experience to a side that has a number of players trying to establish themselves at the international level. wicketkeeper-batsman mohammed ishaq has been included in the team, while mohammed akram, Hasan Isakhil, Khalid Taniwal And Imran Mir Other young players include.

Experienced players in the team like Najibullah Zadran And Kareem Janat are also included, providing Rasuli with a good mix of youth and experience. Afghanistan will be aiming to make a strong impression in Japan, with the competition providing valuable experience for many players to feature in the country's domestic and A-team programs.

Youth rewarded for outstanding Shpageeza Cricket League campaigns

Many players have made their mark after outstanding campaigns in the recently concluded Shpageeza Cricket League. Akram was one of the standout performers, scoring 339 runs in eight innings, including a century and two half-centuries. allrounder Ismat Alam was also rewarded for his excellent campaign, scoring 294 runs and taking nine wickets. His performances earned him the Player of the Tournament award in the Shpageeza Cricket League and ensured his place in Afghanistan's Asian Games squad.

Several other members have already gained experience through Afghanistan's A-Team setup. Rashid, Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai As such, with key absences, the Asian Games campaign will provide Afghanistan with an opportunity to assess their emerging talents, while giving several players a chance to make a strong case for future senior team selection.

Afghanistan squad for Asian Games 2026: Darwish Rasooli (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Mohammad Akram, Hasan Isaakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Imran Mir, Faisal Khan Shinzada, Najibullah Zadran, Farmaullah Safi, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharouti, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai.