Mohammad Nabi Left Out of Afghanistan Squad for Ireland ODI Series
Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been left out of Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against Ireland, beginning on August 5.
The series will also mark the beginning of a new leadership chapter for Afghanistan, with Rahmat Shah set to captain the national side for the first time. Wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been appointed his deputy.
Fazalhaq Farooqi Returns to ODI Squad
Afghanistan have strengthened their pace department by recalling left-arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Yamin Ahmadzai and Saleem Safi have also been included for the Ireland tour as Afghanistan make several changes from the squad that travelled to India last month.
Along with Nabi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami are the other players who have missed out.
Rahmat Shah Begins New Era as Captain
The Ireland series will be Afghanistan’s first ODI assignment since Rahmat Shah replaced Hashmatullah Shahidi as captain.
Rahmat has been one of Afghanistan’s most dependable batters and brings considerable international experience into his new leadership role.
Former captain Hashmatullah Shahidi remains part of the squad and could continue to play an important role in the middle order.
Rashid Khan Headlines Spin Attack
Afghanistan will once again have Rashid Khan leading their spin department.
He will be joined by AM Ghazanfar, Nangyal Kharotai and Zia ur Rahman Sharifi, giving the visitors several spin options for the five-match series.
The batting group includes established names such as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai and Darwish Rasooli, alongside captain Rahmat and vice-captain Gurbaz.
Afghanistan Squad for Ireland ODIs
Rahmat Shah (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Nangyal Kharotai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zia ur Rahman Sharifi.
Afghanistan vs Ireland ODI Series Schedule
The five-match series will begin at Bready Cricket Ground before moving to Belfast for the final three ODIs.
- 1st ODI: August 5 – Bready
- 2nd ODI: August 7 – Bready
- 3rd ODI: August 10 – Belfast
- 4th ODI: August 12 – Belfast
- 5th ODI: August 15 – Belfast
The tour will provide Afghanistan with an early opportunity to assess their combinations under new captain Rahmat Shah as they begin building towards their future ODI assignments.
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