The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Monday announced a 22-member preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 tri-series against Pakistan and UAE, followed by the Asia Cup 2025.
The squad, led by captain Rashid Khan, will undergo a two-week training camp before the final 15 players are selected. The tri-series will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7, while the Asia Cup runs from September 9-28 in the UAE.
Key Players in Preliminary Squad:
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Rashid Khan (Captain)
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran (Top-order batters)
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Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai (All-rounders)
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed (Spinners)
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Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq (Pacers)
The final squad will be trimmed to 15 players after the training camp.
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