Afghanistan Reveals Squad for Ireland ODI Series

Jul 24, 2026

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Jul 24, 2026 19:30

Afghanistan announces pace-packed squad for Ireland ODIs

## Squad Announcement

Afghanistan has unveiled its squad for the upcoming one-day international series against Ireland, featuring a strong lineup of pace bowlers. The series, consisting of five matches, is scheduled to begin on August 5 in Bready and will conclude in Belfast on August 15.

## Key Players and Changes

Rahmat Shah will captain the team for the first time, taking over from Hashmatullah Shahidi. The squad sees the return of pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Yamin Ahmadzai. However, spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman will miss out due to injury, while veteran allrounder Mohammad Nabi is unavailable as he participates in a Twenty20 league in Guyana.

## Series Context

This series is part of Afghanistan's preparation for the upcoming World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia next year. Rashid Khan will lead the spin attack, aiming to bolster the team's performance in the lead-up to the global tournament.

## Full Squad

The announced squad includes Rahmat Shah (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wicketkeeper), Nangyal Kharotai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Saleem Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Zia Ur Rahman.

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