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Afghanistan Announces Full Squad for 2026 T20 World Cup in India
✍️ olympics.com
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:37 AM
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Afghanistan Cricket Board has released the complete 15‑member roster for the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled in India, confirming the players who will represent the nation.
Kabul – The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) unveiled its official 15‑player squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be hosted across several Indian cities later this year. The list, published on the ACB’s website and shared via olympics.com, includes a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, reflecting the board’s aim to balance experience with youth.
Key senior figures such as captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, all‑rounder Mohammad Nabi and fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq retain their places, while newcomers like batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz and pacer Qais Ahmad earn their first World Cup call‑up. The squad also features a mix of left‑handed and right‑handed batsmen, as well as a variety of spin and pace options, giving the team tactical flexibility on Indian pitches.
The ACB confirmed that the final squad will travel to India for a pre‑tournament camp in early September, where they will play warm‑up matches against local sides. The board emphasized that the selected players are expected to adapt quickly to Indian conditions and aim to improve Afghanistan’s standing after a mixed performance in previous editions.
Afghanistan’s participation comes at a crucial time for the nation’s cricketing development, with the sport increasingly seen as a unifying force. The team’s preparation will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike, as they seek to challenge traditional powerhouses and advance further in the tournament.
The full squad list is available on the official ACB portal and the Olympics.com sports section, providing detailed player profiles and statistics for supporters worldwide.
Key senior figures such as captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, all‑rounder Mohammad Nabi and fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq retain their places, while newcomers like batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz and pacer Qais Ahmad earn their first World Cup call‑up. The squad also features a mix of left‑handed and right‑handed batsmen, as well as a variety of spin and pace options, giving the team tactical flexibility on Indian pitches.
The ACB confirmed that the final squad will travel to India for a pre‑tournament camp in early September, where they will play warm‑up matches against local sides. The board emphasized that the selected players are expected to adapt quickly to Indian conditions and aim to improve Afghanistan’s standing after a mixed performance in previous editions.
Afghanistan’s participation comes at a crucial time for the nation’s cricketing development, with the sport increasingly seen as a unifying force. The team’s preparation will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike, as they seek to challenge traditional powerhouses and advance further in the tournament.
The full squad list is available on the official ACB portal and the Olympics.com sports section, providing detailed player profiles and statistics for supporters worldwide.