Afghanistan Announces Preliminary Squad for Asia Cup 2025 and Tri-Nation Series
The Afghanistan cricket board has announced a 22-member preliminary squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and the UAE Tri-Nation series. ACB posted an image of a 22-member squad on 4 August 2025 on their Instagram account. This squad has key players and some young talent.
ACB announced that this preliminary squad will practice in a two-week camp. After the camp, this squad will be reduced to 15 players. ACB will announce the complete and confirmed squad in the upcoming two weeks.
Afghanistan’s Preliminary Squad for the Asia Cup 2025
| Player Name | Player Role |
|---|---|
| RAHMANULLAH GURBAZ | WK (Wicketkeeper) |
| SEDIQULLAH ATAL | Batsman |
| WAFIULLAH TARAKHIL | All-rounder |
| IBRAHIM ZADRAN | Batsman |
| DARWISH RASOOLI | Batsman |
| MOHAMMAD ISHAQ | Batsman |
| RASHID KHAN | C (Captain) |
| MOHAMMAD NABI | All-rounder |
| NANGYAL KHAROTI | All-rounder |
| SHARAFUDDIN ASHRAF | All-rounder |
| KARIM JANAT | All-rounder |
| AZMATULLAH OMARZAI | All-rounder |
| GULBADIN NAIB | All-rounder |
| MUJEEB ZADRAN | Bowler |
| AM GHAZANFAR | Bowler |
| NOOR AHMAD LAKANWAL | Bowler |
| FAZAL HAQ FAROOQI | Bowler |
| NAVEENULHAQ | Bowler |
| FARID MALIK | Bowler |
| SALEEM SAFI | Bowler |
| ABDULLAH AHMADZAI | Batsman |
| BASHIR AHMAD | Bowler |
Players Awaiting Fitness Clearance
ACB wants to test the players’ skills and fitness in the training camp. They will check whether all players are completely fit or not. They will also check their skills for the Asia Cup 2025 and the UAE Tri-Nation Series.
If a player passes the fitness test, he will have to pass the skills test. On the other side, if a player passes the skills test, he will have to pass the fitness test, which means both tests are compulsory.
Following the comprehensive tests, a 15-member shortlist will be crafted. This list will be the crème de la crème, the players who will represent Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025 and the Tri-series. It’s a moment of great anticipation and excitement for the ACB and the fans alike.
Preparations for the Upcoming Tri-Nation Series
As we discussed earlier, the Afghanistan team will have a two-week camp. This camp will help the team prepare for the upcoming series. Players will practice with each other in the camp.
According to the reports, ACB will make two teams of 11 players. These two teams will play against each other and check their problems. This strategy will allow them to test their weaknesses.
Team Strategy and Goals for the Asia Cup 2025
Afghanistan’s approach for the Asia Cup 2025 is clear. They will completely rely on their spin attack, with Rashid Khan leading the side. Match winners like Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Noor Ahmad, and Sharafuddin Ashraf will have a significant impact.
Fast bowlers like Naveen ul Haq and Fazal Haq Farooqi will also showcase their skills. Power-hitter openers like Rehmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will balance the team. All-rounders Muhammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib will also show their experience. It makes the whole team ready for the Asia Cup 2025 and the Tri-Nation series.
