Saralnama
Afghanistan announced a 17-member cricket squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Rashid Khan will captain the team. The tournament runs from 9 to 28 September in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The squad includes experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and young talents such as Allah Ghazanfar. Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns after a break. Afghanistan will first play a T20 tri-series against UAE and Pakistan starting 29 August in Sharjah. The team aims to build on their strong performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. The squad has a good mix of spin, pace, and batting skills to compete in the Asia Cup. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 13:22 IST; source: link)