Rashid Khan captains a strong Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad, featuring returning stars, as they aim to build on their 2022 semi-final run.
ALL-rounder Rashid Khan will captain a strong Afghanistan squad for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
Seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman have returned to the 15-member squad for the February-March tournament.
All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq have also secured places in the team for the 20-team event in India and Sri Lanka.
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Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the last T20 World Cup in 2022.
They registered notable victories against fancied sides including New Zealand, West Indies and Australia during that campaign.
The same squad will play a three-match T20 series against West Indies in the United Arab Emirates next month.
Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive Naseeb Khan said the team had a terrific run in the previous edition.
“We cherish excellent memories from the past and hope for even better results this year, which will be played in Asian conditions,” he said.
He added that hosting West Indies provides an incredible opportunity to fine-tune their combination.
Afghanistan will begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai. – Reuters
