Sports Bulletin Report
Kabul (Afghanistan):-Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the 17-men squad for the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2022, which will be played from August 27 to September 11, 2022 at the two different international cricket venues Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
From the 16 players who are part of the Afghanistan Squad for the ongoing Ireland T20I Series, Samiullah Shinwari has replaced Sharafuddin Ashraf, who is now part of the reserve players for the event, along with Qais Ahmad and Nijat Masoud. In addition, the left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, who was replaced by Mujeeb Ur Rahman for the Ireland series, has also found his way to the side.
Chief selector Noor Malikzai:
“The Asia Cup is an important event for us and, as such, we have picked our best available players for the event. Samiullah Shinwari has been added to the side for the Asia Cup. He is in very good form and can give further impetus to the batting department, which already boasts Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi. Shinwari has not played any international match since March 2020, but he has done well in the recently held Shpageeza Cricket League 2022 and demonstrated that he is a good option to strengthen our middle order."
The Afghanistan National Team is currently in Ireland for a 5-match T20I series against Ireland. The team will depart for UAE for the Asia Cup after Wednesday's series decider against Ireland.
Names of Players:
Mohammad Nabi (Captain), Najibullah Zadran (Vice Captain), Afsar Zazai (Wicketkeeper), Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujib ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shinwari and Usman Ghani.
Reserve Players:
Nijat Masoud, Qais Ahmad, and Sharafuddin Ashraf
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule:
August 27: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
August 28: India vs Pakistan
August 30: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
August 31: India vs Qualifier
September 1: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
September 2: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
September 3: B1 vs B2
September 4: A1 vs A2
September 6: A1vs B1
September 7: A2 vs B2
September 8: A1 vs B2
September 9: B1vs A2
September 11: Final
