Afghanistan Squad Announcement for 2026 T20 World Cup

On December 31, 2025, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the squad for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. The ACB has revealed their 15-member squad for the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026, in India and Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan T20 World Cup Squad

The 15-member Afghanistan squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka:

• Rashid Khan (Captain)
• Ibrahim Zadran (Vice-Captain)
• Sediqullah Atal
• Darwish Rasooli
• Shahidullah Kamal
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-keeper)
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Gulbadin Naib
• Mohammad Ishaq (Wicket-keeper)
• Mohammad Nabi
• Noor Ahmad
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Naveen-ul-Haq
• Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Allah Ghazanfar (Note: Translated as provided in context, though listed as Abdullah Ahmadzai in your text)

Roles in Afghanistan T20 World Cup Squad

Roles of the 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup organized in India and Sri Lanka starting February 7:

Captain:

• Rashid Khan

Vice-Captain:

• Ibrahim Zadran

Wicket-keepers:

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Mohammad Ishaq

All-rounders

• Rashid Khan
• Shahidullah Kamal
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Gulbadin Naib
• Mohammad Nabi

Batsmen:

• Ibrahim Zadran
• Sediqullah Atal
• Darwish Rasooli
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Rashid Khan
• Shahidullah Kamal
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Gulbadin Naib
• Mohammad Nabi

Bowlers:

• Mohammad Ishaq
• Noor Ahmad
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Naveen-Ul-Haq
• Fazalhaq Farooqi
• Abdullah Ahmadzai
• Rashid Khan
• Shahidullah Kamal
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Gulbadin Naib
• Mohammad Nabi

Match Schedule (Group Stage Only)