Overview
- Afghanistan’s 15-player list is confirmed for both the West Indies T20Is in the UAE from January 19–22 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- Key returns strengthen the squad, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi back alongside Gulbadin Naib and pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, who has recovered from a shoulder injury.
- AM Ghazanfar headlines the reserves with Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi after selectors opted for Mujeeb in the main group.
- Rashid Khan continues as captain with Ibrahim Zadran as vice-captain, and the core includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai and young quick Abdullah Ahmadzai.
- Afghanistan are drawn in Pool D with New Zealand, South Africa, UAE and Canada, with group matches set for Feb 8 (New Zealand, Chennai), Feb 11 (South Africa, Ahmedabad), Feb 16 (UAE, Delhi) and Feb 19 (Canada, Chennai).