Mohammad Nabi will continue to lead Afghanistan in the upcoming t20 world cupStarting 16 October in Australia.
Nabi recently captained the side in the Asia Cup, where Afghanistan’s campaign in the Super Four stage ended. Samiullah Shinwari, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, Karim Janat and Noor Ahmed, who were part of the squad for the continental tournament, have been dropped.
Meanwhile, Darvesh Rasuli, Kais Ahmed and Salim Safi have been included in the 15-man squad. Middle-order batsman Rasuli was considered for selection after recovering from a finger injury and had an impressive performance in the Shapeja Cricket League 2022.
Qais Ahmed will return to the team, having last played a T20I in March 2022, while Salim Safi has received an international call-up for the first time.
Chief selector Noor Malikzai said: “The Asia Cup was a great opportunity for the team to prepare things well for the very important global event in Australia.”
“Fortunately, Darvesh Rasuli has recovered from the injury (broken finger) and we are happy to have him available for WT20, he has shown good signs in the previously held Shapeza Cricket League 2022 and has given our middle-order an additional batting option. provides. ,
“Since the Australian conditions provide more support for the fast bowlers, we have roped in right-arm pacer Salim Safi to add more momentum to our bowling department. Overall, we have brought in our best available players for the event. We have been selected and we are looking forward to do well among them and represent the country better in the mega event.”
Afghanistan squad: Mohammad Nabi (Captain), Najibullah Zadran (VC), Rehmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Darvesh Rasuli, Fareed Ahmed Malik, Fazal Haque Farooqui, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Khan, Qaiz Rashid , Salim Safi, Usman Ghani.
inventory: Officer Zazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib.
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