Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Afghanistan Names Ibrahim Zadran Captain for India T20Is
Afghanistan has chosen Ibrahim Zadran to lead its cricket team against India.
They will play three short-format matches called T20Is.
The series is scheduled to begin on September 13 in New Delhi.
Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is returning after recovering from a shoulder injury.
That injury kept him out of previous matches against the West Indies and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Gulbadin Naib is also returning to the team.
Noor Rahman has been selected for Afghanistan’s senior team for the first time.
Experienced players such as Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are also included.
The team will travel to India for training before the series.
Ibrahim Zadran will captain Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series against India from September 13 to 17.
The opening match is scheduled for New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium.
Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns after recovering from a right shoulder stress fracture.
Experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib is also back in the 15-member squad.
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Noor Rahman received his maiden call-up, while the ACB described the team as balanced and prepared.
- Who
- Ibrahim Zadran will captain Afghanistan’s 15-member squad against India, which includes returning players Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib and debut call-up Noor Rahman.
- What
- Afghanistan announced its squad for a three-match T20I series and appointed Ibrahim Zadran captain.
- When
- The series is scheduled from September 13 to 17; the articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- The matches are scheduled in New Delhi, with Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium identified as the venue.
- Why
- Afghanistan is preparing for the India series by selecting a balanced squad, restoring injured and experienced players, and adding Noor Rahman after his domestic performances.
- Captain
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Opponent
- India
- Format
- Three-match T20I series
- Dates
- September 13 to 17
- Venue mentioned
- Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
- Squad size
- 15 players
- Notable returns
- Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib
- New call-up
- Noor Rahman, an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter
