Rashid Khan Gets Captaincy, Mujeeb and Farooqi Back in Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Squad

Rashid Khan has been named the captain of Afghanistan's squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi making a comeback to the team. The 15-member squad also features Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, who have returned after recovering from injuries. Ibrahim Zadran has been appointed as the vice-captain, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Ishaq are the wicketkeepers. Mujeeb's inclusion, meanwhile, has pushed mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar to the reserves, which also includes Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi. Naveen, though, returns after a shoulder injury had ruled him out of the Asia Cup in September. He last played for Afghanistan in a T20I against Zimbabwe in December 2024. Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Batsmen: Ibrahim Zadran (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal All-rounders: Rashid Khan (captain), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi Spin: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad Pace: Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Darwish Rasooli Afghanistan will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.