Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a squad for three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
The ACB today announced a star-studded squad that will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Young all-rounder Abdul Rahman has been recalled to the squad after his performances in the domestic One Day Cup competition. Noor Ahmed, who is currently playing in the 16th Indian Premier League (IPL), is also named in the squad.
Rashid Khan is the experienced pro in the lineup alongside Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, and Mujib ur Rahman.
The three-match ODI series will be played next month in Sri Lanka. It must be noted here that Sri Lanka haven't qualified for the World Cup so far. They will feature in World Cup qualifiers next month in Zimbabwe.
However, Afghanistan, who finished seventh in ICC World Cup Super League, have already made it to the mega event in India, which is scheduled for October-November this year.
Afghanistan's squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhail (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujib ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik.
Reserves: Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia ur Rahman Akbar
Series schedule:
First ODI: June 2, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Second ODI: June 4, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Third ODI: June 7, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota