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12 Mar 25

Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday their 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2022, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates from August 27 to September 11.

With Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz grabbing the headlines, veteran all-rounder Mohammed Nabi will continue to lead the side. In addition, three traveling reserves have been appointed by the board in a fairly spin-heavy touring party.

Naveen ul Haq will spearhead the pace department with the presence of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Karim Janat in the ranks.

Usman Ghani retains his spot while Hazratullah Zazai is expected to bat at the top alongside Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Najibullah Zadran has been named Nabi’s deputy.

Afghanistan have been paired in Group B alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Nabi’s side begins the campaign on August 27 against Sri Lanka in Dubai.

Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup:  Mohammad Nabi (C), Najibullah Zadran (VC), Afsar Zazai (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujib ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Rashid Khan and Samiullah Shinwari.

Reserves: Nijat Masoud, Qais Ahmad, and Sharafuddin Ashraf.