NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have introduced their prolonged 19-member squad for the upcoming three-match one-day worldwide sequence towards Bangladesh subsequent month, together with some uncapped gamers of their lineup.
Among the newcomers are quick bowlers Saleem Safi and Wafadar Momand, who will make their debut within the ODI format. Additionally, three different uncapped gamers, particularly Izharulhaq Naveed, quick bowling all-rounder Abdul Rahman, and left-arm spinner Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, have additionally secured spots within the squad.
The crew will journey to Chittagong to play the ODIs on July 5, 8, and 11.
Izharulhaq was a part of the Afghanistan Test squad that not too long ago confronted a heavy defeat towards Bangladesh however didn’t get the chance to play. Rahman, alternatively, featured in Afghanistan’s current ODI tour to Sri Lanka, whereas Akbar earned his place within the squad after being a reserve participant throughout the Sri Lanka tour.
Another notable inclusion within the squad is left-arm pacer Sayed Ahmad Shirzad, who final performed an ODI sport throughout the 2019 World Cup. Leg-spinner Rashid Khan and left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who have been rested for the Test sequence, have regained ample health and have been included within the ODI squad.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s nationwide choice committee has confirmed that these gamers will take part within the upcoming ODI matches in addition to the World Cup in India.
“We have selected the best available players for our future programs, including the Bangladesh ODIs next month,” chief selector Asadullah Khan mentioned in a press release.
“We have strategic plans in place to prepare our team for the upcoming mega events in the next three to four months,” he mentioned.
“Therefore, we have chosen a specific number of players alongside backup reserves who will be utilised during this period.”
Afghanistan will even play two Twenty20 internationals towards Bangladesh after the ODI sequence.
Among the newcomers are quick bowlers Saleem Safi and Wafadar Momand, who will make their debut within the ODI format. Additionally, three different uncapped gamers, particularly Izharulhaq Naveed, quick bowling all-rounder Abdul Rahman, and left-arm spinner Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, have additionally secured spots within the squad.
The crew will journey to Chittagong to play the ODIs on July 5, 8, and 11.
Izharulhaq was a part of the Afghanistan Test squad that not too long ago confronted a heavy defeat towards Bangladesh however didn’t get the chance to play. Rahman, alternatively, featured in Afghanistan’s current ODI tour to Sri Lanka, whereas Akbar earned his place within the squad after being a reserve participant throughout the Sri Lanka tour.
Another notable inclusion within the squad is left-arm pacer Sayed Ahmad Shirzad, who final performed an ODI sport throughout the 2019 World Cup. Leg-spinner Rashid Khan and left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who have been rested for the Test sequence, have regained ample health and have been included within the ODI squad.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s nationwide choice committee has confirmed that these gamers will take part within the upcoming ODI matches in addition to the World Cup in India.
“We have selected the best available players for our future programs, including the Bangladesh ODIs next month,” chief selector Asadullah Khan mentioned in a press release.
“We have strategic plans in place to prepare our team for the upcoming mega events in the next three to four months,” he mentioned.
“Therefore, we have chosen a specific number of players alongside backup reserves who will be utilised during this period.”
Afghanistan will even play two Twenty20 internationals towards Bangladesh after the ODI sequence.
Afghanistan ODI squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Riaz Hassan, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Izharulhaq Naveed, Abdul Rahman, Wafadar Momand, Saleem Safi and Sayed Ahmad Shirzad.
(With inputs from AFP)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com