The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming One Day Worldwide (ODI) collection in opposition to Sri Lanka. The collection is scheduled to begin on February 9 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka.
Rashid Khan’s absence highlights squad choice
Afghanistan’s premier spinner, Rashid Khan, who underwent again surgical procedure late final yr, has not but recuperated sufficiently to take part within the ODIs. In his absence, Qais Ahmad, with only one ODI look for Afghanistan, has been included within the squad by the workforce administration.
Notable inclusions and exclusions
Najibullah Zadran, the member of Afghanistan’s World Cup squad, has been omitted from the Sri Lanka ODIs. Moreover, quick bowler Mohammad Saleem has been sidelined on account of a hamstring pressure. In the meantime, Noor Ahmad, at present taking part in for Durban’s Tremendous Giants within the SA20, will rejoin the nationwide workforce after lacking the ultimate levels of the league.
Return of key gamers
All-rounder Gulbadin Naib, who showcased his big-hitting prowess within the latest T20I collection in opposition to India, has earned a recall to the ODI aspect. Fareed Ahmad has additionally secured a spot within the 15-member squad, each having been reserve gamers through the 2023 ODI World Cup. Hashmatullah Shahidi will proceed to steer the aspect.
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One-off Take a look at match and upcoming ODI collection
Notably, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are at present engaged in a one-off Take a look at match on the Sinhalese Sports activities Membership in Colombo. Following the conclusion of the Take a look at match, the three ODIs can be performed on the Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
“This marks our third go to to Sri Lanka prior to now 16 months, which is a promising signal shifting ahead. The selectors have chosen a powerful line-up and we eagerly anticipate an thrilling collection forward,” mentioned ACB CEO Naseeb Khan in a media launch.
Afghanistan’s squad for Sri Lanka ODIs: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad
Reserves: Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shahidullah, Abdul Rahman, Bilal Sami
