The Afghanistan cricket team aims to make a strong statement at this year’s T20 World Cup, starting June 2. The Asian outfit has finalized their squad for the event, to be held in the West Indies and the USA. Afghanistan's 15-player team will be led by star all-rounder Rashid Khan.

The squad features a balanced mix of experienced players and promising youngsters. However, Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captained Afghanistan in last year's ODI World Cup, has not secured a spot, with his last T20I appearance being two years ago. Meanwhile, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, and Noor Ahmad, who played in the 2022 World Cup, have retained their places.

Alongside Rashid Khan, the Afghan spin department includes Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Nangyal Kharoti, and Mohammad Nabi. The fast-bowling unit features Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad, and Fazalhaq Farooq. Afghanistan has also selected three travelling reserves: Hazratullah Zazai, Saleem Safi, and Sediq Atal.

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Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup Squad

Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Travelling Reserves: Saleem Safi, Hazratullah Zazai, Sediq Atal

Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup complete schedule

• June 3: Afghanistan vs Uganda, 6 AM IST, Providence
• June 7: Afghanistan vs New Zealand, 5 AM IST, Providence
• June 13: Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea, 6 AM IST, Tarouba
• June 17: Afghanistan vs West Indies, 6 AM IST, Gros Islet

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How to watch ICC T20 World Cup 2024 live?

The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will live telecast on Star Sports network. The tournament will simultaneously live stream on Disney+ Hotstar.