T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan announce squad as ODI World Cup skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi misses out

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 1, 2024, 11:33 IST

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Afghanistan's T20 World Cup squad, led by Rashid Khan, boast six all-rounders for the tournament in the United States and West Indies. Four frontline batters were unveiled, with a focus on bolstering the lineup. Spinners Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad, alongside Rashid and Nabi, are vital. Yet, former captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was left out. Afghanistan kick off against Uganda on June 3.

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan announce squad as ODI World Cup skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi misses out

Afghanistan players (Reuters Photo)

MEW DELHI: Afghanistan have loaded their 15-member T20 World Cup squad with six all-rounders, led by captain Rashid Khan, for the tournament in the United States and West Indies this June.
The squad unveiled on Tuesday night included only four frontline batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Mohammad Ishaq.
With all-rounders Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, and Nangeyalia Kharote, Afghanistan aims to bolster its batting lineup.

The spin department boasts the likes of Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Noor Ahmad, alongside Rashid and Nabi, crucial for Afghanistan's performance in the 20-team event.
However, Hashmatullah Shahidi, the top-order batter who captained Afghanistan in the 50-overs World Cup last year, missed the cut.
Afghanistan kick off their Group C campaign against Uganda on June 3. The top two teams from the group, which also features New Zealand and West Indies, will progress to the Super 8 stage.

Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (captain), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Reserves: Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi
(Inputs from Reuters)

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