Afghanistan Announces 15-Member Cricket Squad for 2026 Asian Games
Summary
Afghanistan has announced a 15-member cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Darwish Rasouli named captain and several young players selected on the basis of their Shpageeza Cricket League performances. Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai are not in the squad.
Key Points
- Afghanistan has named a 15-member team for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Darwish Rasouli will captain the side, while experienced players Najibullah Zadran and Karim Janat have been included.
- Regular captain Rashid Khan and key players Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai were left out.
- Selections were influenced by performances in the recently concluded Shpageeza Cricket League.
