Ibrahim Zadran to lead Afghanistan in T20I series against India
Afghanistan has named captain Ibrahim Zadran for their upcoming three-match T20I series against India, set to begin on September 13. The Afghan team will be bolstered by the return of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who has recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of previous series against the West Indies and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Naveen joins other fast bowlers like Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Azmatullah Omarzai, bolstering Afghanistan's pace attack. Experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has also returned to the squad, while uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Noor Rahman has been added as the second wicketkeeper for his impressive domestic and A-team performances.
The squad features a strong spin-bowling group comprised of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Nangyal Kharoti, as well as senior all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who adds experience and balance to the side. Afghanistan is currently in India preparing for the series, with squad members Ijaz Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal, and Fareed Ahmad Malik serving as reserves.
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