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Ibrahim Zadran appointed Afghanistan captain for T20I series against India
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:51 AM
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Afghanistan's cricket board has named Ibrahim Zadran as captain for the forthcoming T20 International series against India.
Afghanistan's cricket governing body announced that senior batsman Ibrahim Zadran will lead the national side in the upcoming Twenty20 International (T20I) series against India. The decision was communicated through official channels ahead of the bilateral contest.
Zadran, who has been a regular feature in Afghanistan's limited-overs squads, will assume full captaincy responsibilities for the series. His appointment reflects the board's confidence in his leadership abilities and on‑field experience.
The T20I series will pit Afghanistan against a strong Indian side, offering both teams a platform to assess talent ahead of future tournaments. Details of the match schedule and venues have not been disclosed in the announcement.
Cricket analysts expect Zadran's captaincy to bring a fresh perspective to Afghanistan's short‑format strategy, while fans look forward to competitive encounters with India.
Zadran, who has been a regular feature in Afghanistan's limited-overs squads, will assume full captaincy responsibilities for the series. His appointment reflects the board's confidence in his leadership abilities and on‑field experience.
The T20I series will pit Afghanistan against a strong Indian side, offering both teams a platform to assess talent ahead of future tournaments. Details of the match schedule and venues have not been disclosed in the announcement.
Cricket analysts expect Zadran's captaincy to bring a fresh perspective to Afghanistan's short‑format strategy, while fans look forward to competitive encounters with India.