Afghanistan I got a setback in front of my important league fixtures ACC Men T20 Asia Cup 2025As senior fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq Has been dropped from the tournament. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) On Monday, it was confirmed that Naveen had not recovered from shoulder injury and would remember the remaining matches.
Pesar was subject to close observation from the medical team, but was disqualified to participate in the competition. In its official statement, ACB stated that Naveen will continue his rehabilitation and treatment until he receives complete fitness. The board greeted the experienced bowler for quick recovery.
Paper to replace Naveen-ul-Haq
To fill the zero, the selectors have replaced Abdullah AhmedzaiA promising fast bowler who was initially included in the store. Ahmedzai recently made his international debut and became elevated in the main squad for the remaining of the tournament.
The ACB expressed confidence in the ability to distribute the youth in pressure conditions. “We wish Abdullah Ahmedzai for the next matches,” The board said in its post on X (East Twitter). This announcement also highlighted the symbolic infection as Afghanistan continued the talent of their next generation speed by managing injuries to senior bowlers.
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Afghanistan veteran fast bowler, Naveen ul Haq, has been dropped from the ACC Men T20 Asia Cup 2025. He is still recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the ACB Medical Team to participate in the remaining matches. Naveen will… pic.twitter.com/SZ4RJYV6K5
– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBOFIFICIALS) September 15, 2025
Afghanistan’s campaign in multi-team event so far
Afghanistan began its Asia Cup 2025 travel on a strong note, thrashing Hong Kong His opening match by a large margin of 94 runs. Their batting unit clicked together, while the bowlers dominated the proceedings to ensure a widespread victory.
With speed of them, Afghanistan is now facing two challenging fixtures. Their next clash will be against Bangladesh On 16 September, followed by a high-voltage encounter Sri Lanka On 18 September. Both matches will play a decisive role in shaping the possibilities of proceeding on the Super Four Stage.
Naveen’s unavailability would be a major disadvantage to Afghanistan, especially considering his experience in high pressure sports and his ability to give effective mantra in death overs. Over the years, he has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most reliable pacers in the smallest format, known for his accuracy, variations and composition under pressure.
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