Rashid Khan left out.
Out on the edge, Afghanistan named their teams for the trip to India. Attention swung fast when Rashid Khan missed the Test lineup. Bowling day after day in whites has troubled him before – it puts too much strain on his frame. Because of those concerns, the team left him out of the single Test match. Yet further down the schedule, he appears again for the shorter formats. His role shifts, fitting around how his body handles the workload
Right now, Hashmatullah Shahidi stays captain across both forms of the game while Afghanistan gear up for a tough tour abroad. Most of the ODI group looks much like before, suggesting the team setup is building steadily toward the 2027 World Cup.
Mohammad Nabi, along with Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, holds a key spot in the lineup, joined by Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Counting on spin once again, Afghanistan keep trust in their bowlers – Rashid likely to play a big role through the ODI series.
A different spin choice comes in the form of Allah Ghazanfar, whereas Nangyal Kharoti brings extra weight behind the bowling mix ahead of the India trip. Qais Ahmad steps into that group too, adding more layers through variety and approach. Sharafudin Ashraf fits there as well, stretching options with his particular style. Each name shifts the balance slightly, building a broader frame around what can be used when games begin.
Fresh faces emerge in the Test lineup – Abdul Malik steps in alongside Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai filling another slot. Qais Ahmad appears on the list, Sharafudin Ashraf joining him as slower bowlers chosen for extended play. Pace duties? Handled by Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi stepping up, Saleem Safi completing the group tapped for speed roles.
Afghanistan ODI And Test Squads
Hashmatullah Shahidi leads the Afghanistan one-day team. Following him is Rahmanullah Gurbaz, ready at the top of the order. Ibrahim Zadran takes his place next, calm and focused. Then comes Sediqullah Atal, steady in approach. Darwish Rasooli slots in after, building momentum. Rahmat Shah brings experience into the mix. Behind the stumps stands Ikram Alikhil. Mohammad Nabi enters with quiet confidence. Azmatullah Omarzai adds depth further down. Rashid Khan spins through the middle overs. Nangyal Kharoti steps up when needed. Allah Ghazanfar shows promise early on. Zia-ur-Rahman holds a key role in balance. Sharifi Fareed Malik contributes where required. Bilal Sami completes the group, rounding out the lineup.
Afghanistan Test Squad Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi Abdul Malik Sediqullah Atal Rahmat Shah Rahmanullah Gurbaz Rahmanullah Zadran Afsar Zazai Ikram Alikhil Azmatullah Omarzai Sharafudin Ashraf Nangyal Kharoti Qais Ahmad Bilal Sami Zia Sharifi Saleem Safi
