The Afghanistan cricket selectors have announced a well-balanced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan will continue to lead the side as captain during the course of the tournament, heading a squad packed with experienced all-rounders, quality spin options and aggressive batters. Here’s the full list of the Afghanistan squad for the T20 World Cup 2026:
Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, and Ibrahim Zadran form the core of Afghanistan’s batting unit, combining youth and consistency at the top. The all-round strength is led by Rashid Khan (Captain), whose bowling all-round brilliance and leadership define the side, supported by experienced campaigners Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib, alongside Shahidullah Kamal and the in-form Azmatullah Omarzai. The wicket-keeping duties are handled by aggressive batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Ishaq. Afghanistan’s bowling attack is further strengthened by quality spin and pace through Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and left-arm quick Fazalhaq Farooqi, with additional support from Abdullah Ahmadzai and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, giving the team depth and variety.
Updated Squad of Afghanistan for T20 World Cup
Rashid Khan (Captain), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
Also See: Afghanistan Cricket Schedule