Afghanistan has confirmed its 17-member squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, set to be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28. Rashid Khan, the star spinner, will captain the side. He will be supported by experienced campaigners, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Several members of this squad were pivotal in Afghanistan’s strong showing at last year’s T20 World Cup, where they reached the knockout stage and notably defeated Australia during the Super Eight phase. Group B sees Afghanistan scheduled to open its Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, alongside Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Read also: Bangladesh Name Women’s World Cup 2025 Squad Preparation and schedule ahead of Asia Cup Before the ACC tournament, Afghanistan will participate in a Tri-Nation T20 series in Sharjah, facing hosts UAE and Pakistan. The series aims to provide match practice and refine combinations ahead of the high-stakes Asia Cup. This edition of the Asia Cup will follow the T20 format, with India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman also competing in Group B. Afghanistan’s management emphasized squad continuity, retaining players with proven international experience, ensuring a blend of youth and seasoned professionals. The team will rely on the balance of spin and pace, guided by Rashid Khan’s leadership, to navigate the competitive tournament. πππππ πππππ! π¨ Here’s AfghanAtalan’s Squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is all set to be held from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. π€©Prior to the Asia Cup, AfghanAtalan will also face the hosts UAE and Pakistan in a T20I Tri-Nation Series, starting this… pic.twitter.com/5uxXUxKMma — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 24, 2025 Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup 2025 Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Reserves: Wafiullah Tarakhil, Nangyal Kharote, Abdullah Ahmadzai.