Afghanistan Has announced your squads against the upcoming White-Ball series Bangladesh With significant changes after their disappointing Asia Cup 2025 Campaign. Afghanistan Cricket Board Many experienced players including left-arm pacer have dropped Fazalhak Farooqui And experienced all -rounders Gulbadin Naib And Karim Jatat As the team looks for redemption after exiting the group-step from the Continental tournament.
The six-match series will begin with three T20s in Sharjah from 2-5 October before going to Abu Dhabi for three ODIs between 8-14 October. This is an important opportunity for Afghanistan to rebuild further speed of major tournaments.
Young squad takes the center stage in the reshuffle
The selection committee has laid significant emphasis on youth development by introducing fresh talent. Bashir AhmedA 20-year-old unaccounted left-arm Seemar has earned selection in both formats as a direct replacement for Farooqui. Despite no international experience, Bashir has shown a promise in domestic cricket with 12 wickets in 14 T20 matches.
Another exciting addition is 18-year-old top-order batter Wafiullah TarkilAn impressive after an impressive T20i squad Shapageza Cricket League The campaign where he emerged as the third biggest run-scorer with 298 runs at a strike rate of 155.20. Mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar The ODI maintains its place in the squad, but has been again accused for the reserves for T20Is.
Rashid Khan to lead the young T20i side
Rashid Khan T20i will continue with captain Ibrahim Zadran As his deputy, while Hashmatullah Shahidi The ODI remains the captain. Afghanistan’s spin attack remains malignant despite changes, which is characterized by Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mujib ur RahmanAnd Mohammad Nabi In T20Is.
The series added importance because Afghanistan wants to bounce back from exiting its derogatory Asia Cup, where they ended on the stage despite entering the second best team of the tournament after India. His narrow eight -run defeat for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup adds additional inspiration.
ACB CEO Naseeb Khan Expressing optimism, accepted the team’s disappointing performance. ,Performance in the Asia Cup 2025 was not required, but the ups and downs are part of the game. We hope Afgnatlan will bounce back firmly“Khan said.
The series represents more than bilateral cricket because Afghanistan aims to gain confidence and establish new combinations with talented youth that step into lead roles.
Afghanistan’s T20i Squad:
Rashid Khan (C), Ibrahim Zadran (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Mohammed Ishaq (WK), Sedikullah Atal, Vafiullah Tarkhil, Daravish Rasoli, Azamtullah Umarajai, Mohammad Nabi, Nubirf, Nubirf, Ahmed, Farid Malik and Abdullah Ahmedjai.
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Afghanistan’s ODI squad:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sedikullah Atal, Daravish Rasoli, Azamatullah Omarjai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan Ahmedajai, Bashir Ahmed and Mohammad Salim Safi.
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