Afghanistan have introduced their 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Skipper Rashid Khan will lead the facet with loads of expertise round him, whereas senior all-rounder Mohammad Nabi continues to be the workforce’s ever-reliable presence at 40 years of age.
Spin stays Afghanistan’s greatest energy
Every time Afghanistan take the sector, spin bowling naturally takes centre stage. The squad sees the return of thriller spinner Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman and younger prodigy Allah Ghazanfar, each of whom missed the Champions Trophy earlier this yr. With Rashid, Nabi, and left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad additionally within the combine, Afghanistan’s spin division seems to be as harmful as ever and can little doubt hassle opposition batters in subcontinent situations.
Ibrahim Zadran returns
On the batting entrance, Ibrahim Zadran makes a comeback after his Champions Trophy look and is anticipated to anchor the highest order. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter, will as soon as once more be key to offering quick begins. Children Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal add recent power within the center order, whereas Mohammad Ishaq has additionally been included as a backup keeper. Hazratullah Zazai, nonetheless, has been ignored to make means for extra consistency on the high.
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All-rounders present stability, tempo assault will get firepower
Afghanistan’s all-round division seems to be properly settled, with Nabi joined by Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, and Gulbadin Naib — all gamers who can contribute with each bat and ball. The tempo assault shall be led by left-arm fast Fazalhaq Farooqi, supported by Naveen-ul-Haq and Farid Ahmad Malik.
Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup 2025:
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq.
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