Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named captain of Afghanistan for their upcoming tour of India, where the side will play a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series between Jun 6 and Jun 20. The ODI squad features several key players, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Test squad blends experienced players with rising talent, with the batting line-up expected to depend heavily on Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai for the red-ball fixture.&nbsp;Behind the stumps, responsibilities in the Test squad will be handled by Afsar Zazai and Ikram Alikhil, while the spin attack will depend on Sharafudin Ashraf and Qais Ahmad.&nbsp;The pace department for the Test match will be spearheaded by Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-t20i-captain-suryakumar-yadav-likely-to-play-against-uganda-in-t20-exhibition-match-in-mumbai-t20-league-mca-1779810559009">Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in T20 exhibition match</a>&nbsp;For the ODI leg, Afghanistan have opted for a slightly different balance, bringing back seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi alongside Rashid Khan. The batting order in the 50-over format will also feature promising youngsters such as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli.&nbsp;The bowling attack in the ODI squad added depth through AM Ghazanfar and Bilal Sami. Ghazanfar earned selection after an impressive stint in the Indian Premier League, where he claimed 15 wickets in 11 matches for Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;Afghanistan’s India tour begins with the standalone Test in New Chandigarh from Jun 6 to 10. The ODI series will then commence on Jun 14 in Dharamsala, followed by the second match in Lucknow on Jun 17 and the final ODI in Chennai on Jun 20.&nbsp;Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi&nbsp;Reserves: Bashir Ahmad, Bahir Shah and Ismat Alam&nbsp;ODI Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan during their India tour from Jun 6 to 20, which includes a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series, while Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have returned to the ODI squad.

Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named captain of Afghanistan for their upcoming tour of India, where the side will play a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series between Jun 6 and Jun 20. The ODI squad features several key players, including Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Test squad blends experienced players with rising talent, with the batting line-up expected to depend heavily on Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai for the red-ball fixture. Behind the stumps, responsibilities in the Test squad will be handled by Afsar Zazai and Ikram Alikhil, while the spin attack will depend on Sharafudin Ashraf and Qais Ahmad. The pace department for the Test match will be spearheaded by Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi. Also Read - Suryakumar Yadav likely to play against Uganda in T20 exhibition match For the ODI leg, Afghanistan have opted for a slightly different balance, bringing back seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nabi alongside Rashid Khan. The batting order in the 50-over format will also feature promising youngsters such as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli. The bowling attack in the ODI squad added depth through AM Ghazanfar and Bilal Sami. Ghazanfar earned selection after an impressive stint in the Indian Premier League, where he claimed 15 wickets in 11 matches for Mumbai Indians. Afghanistan’s India tour begins with the standalone Test in New Chandigarh from Jun 6 to 10. The ODI series will then commence on Jun 14 in Dharamsala, followed by the second match in Lucknow on Jun 17 and the final ODI in Chennai on Jun 20. Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi and Saleem Safi Reserves: Bashir Ahmad, Bahir Shah and Ismat Alam ODI Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharotai, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Malik and Bilal Sami

Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan during their India tour from Jun 6 to 20, which includes a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series, while Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have returned to the ODI squad.

Afghanistan tour of India: Hashmatullah Shahidi named captain for Tests and ODIs, check full squads

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21). The Afghans who had a wonderful time in India during the World Cup will play India in January as part of the three-match series. The team consisting of star names like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to&nbsp;gain supremacy on Indian soil as they face India.

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The series will kickstart at the PCA stadium in Mohali where the two nations will meet on January 11 while the Holkar Stadium in Indore will host the second T20I contest. The series will conclude with the final T20I on January 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 2024 will be a crucial year for both India and Afghanistan with the T20 World Cup also on the calendar in June.

The tour will take place immediately after the Indian team returns from South Africa tour which will start on December 10. The month-long tour will conclude on January 7 where India will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Afghanistan series could see a second-string Indian side take guards as the majority of the players from the senior contingent will be expected to take a rest after the African series. There will be only four days since the gap between the final day of the Cape Town Test and the first T20I in Mohali.

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With a five-match Test series against England to commence in the first week of February, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will keep close tabs on players who will be made available for the Afghanistan series.

<h2>Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign</h2>

Afghanistan had a fruitful campaign in the World Cup where they finished above the defending champions England. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side won four matches at the global tournament including wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and England. Their win over Pakistan was the highlight reel of the campaign when they chased 282 while they almost got the better of Australia.

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21).

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21). The Afghans who had a wonderful time in India during the World Cup will play India in January as part of the three-match series. The team consisting of star names like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to gain supremacy on Indian soil as they face India. 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀, 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 🚨 AfghanAtalan are all set to meet Team India in a three-match T20I series in early January next year. 🤩 More 👉: https://t.co/xQmpQtNWuR pic.twitter.com/BpITUbzM3W — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 21, 2023 × Afghanistan to tour India The series will kickstart at the PCA stadium in Mohali where the two nations will meet on January 11 while the Holkar Stadium in Indore will host the second T20I contest. The series will conclude with the final T20I on January 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 2024 will be a crucial year for both India and Afghanistan with the T20 World Cup also on the calendar in June. The tour will take place immediately after the Indian team returns from South Africa tour which will start on December 10. The month-long tour will conclude on January 7 where India will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Afghanistan series could see a second-string Indian side take guards as the majority of the players from the senior contingent will be expected to take a rest after the African series. There will be only four days since the gap between the final day of the Cape Town Test and the first T20I in Mohali. ALSO READ | STAGGERING! Record 1.25 million fans attended ODI World Cup, reveals ICC With a five-match Test series against England to commence in the first week of February, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will keep close tabs on players who will be made available for the Afghanistan series. Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign Afghanistan had a fruitful campaign in the World Cup where they finished above the defending champions England. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side won four matches at the global tournament including wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and England. Their win over Pakistan was the highlight reel of the campaign when they chased 282 while they almost got the better of Australia.

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