Afghanistan has announced a power pack 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2025,presenting a blend of youth and experience, with under captaincy of world class leg spinner Rashid Khan for the high voltage tournament in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.
Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 Squad
- Rashid Khan (captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Darwish Rasooli
- Sediqullah Atal
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Karim Janat
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gulbadin Naib
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
- Mohammad Ishaq
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Allah Ghazanfar
- Noor Ahmad
- Farid Malik
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Key Players and Leadership
As Rashid Khan is a backbone of the team, world famous leg-spinner known for his variation in the bowling.Gurbaz and Zadran are the main players in the top order giving stable and aggressive start.Nabi,all rounder provides stability in the middle order with off spin,while Mujeeb and Noor will boost the spin attack.
Young Talent
The fresh squad is presenting young talent such as Sediqullah and Muhammad Ishaq,playing exceptional players given performance in domestic leagues.There are many key players who can change momentum of the match any time and can turn the table.
Tournament Prospects
Afghanistan is in Group B, where they will face teams like Bangladesh,Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka.THeir squad is quite strong to play against these teams and make them a worthy opponent.Team has a strong bowling line up to tackle any situation in the match.
Group Stage Schedule
- 9 September: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi
- 16 September: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi
- 18 September: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi.
Afghanistan is being seen as a dark horse relying on the emerging young player. They still can win this tournament if they stay consistent and play according to situations.
It would be exciting to see how they are going to play against a strong team and handle that.