Afghanistan name T20 World Cup squad

Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA this June.

The squad is led by star all-rounder Rashid Khan.

Nangyal Kharoti has earned a place in the squad after an impressive performance against Ireland, claiming five wickets in three matches with an economy rate of just 5.90. Mohammad Ishaq has also been selected for the tournament after impressive outings in U19 tournaments.

Rashid Khan will spearhead the spin department, supported by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Nangyal Kharoti, and veteran Mohammad Nabi.

Meanwhile, the fast-bowling arsenal features Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad, and Fazalhaq Farooq.

Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi