NEW DELHI: Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan of their first ever Champions Trophy look, the nation’s cricket board introduced on Sunday.
The ICC’s cricketing extravaganza begins from February 19.
Afghanistan’s latest performances have been spectacular on the ICC occasions. They reached the semifinals of the T20 World Cup final yr and likewise had an excellent exhibiting on the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Ibrahim Zadran is getting back from an ankle damage sustained final yr. He’ll be a part of Rahmanullah Gurbaz as a gap batsman.
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Rahmat Shah and captain Shahidi will strengthen the top-order batting lineup.
Star spinner Rashid Khan, all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, and tempo spearhead Fazalhaq Farooqi are key members of the bowling assault.
Spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, an important participant within the 2023 ODI World Cup, won’t be a part of the squad.
Three reserve gamers have additionally been added to the 15-member squad.
Afghanistan will probably be wanting to make a powerful impression of their inaugural Champions Trophy look.
Afghanistan’s Group Stage Fixtures:
21 February – Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi
26 February – Afghanistan vs England, Lahore
28 February – Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore
Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran.
Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharoti, Bilal Sami
