Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Darwish Rasooli to captain Afghanistan A in defense of ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup title
A cricket team from Afghanistan called Afghanistan A is getting ready to play in a big tournament called the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.
They won this tournament last year, so they are the champions and want to win again.
Their captain for this tournament is Darwish Rasooli.
They have picked a strong team of 15 players, and many of them were on the winning team last year.
Some players have even played for the main Afghanistan national team before.
The team will play against other countries like Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, and Hong Kong.
They hope to play their best and make their country proud by winning the cup again.
Afghanistan A will defend their ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup title starting November 14 in Doha.
Darwish Rasooli has been named captain of the 15-member squad.
The squad includes 10 players from last year's championship-winning team.
Afghanistan A is in Pool B with Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, and Hong Kong.
Their first match is scheduled against Sri Lanka A on November 15.
- Who
- Afghanistan A cricket team
- What
- Begins title defense at the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, led by captain Darwish Rasooli. The 15-member squad includes 10 players from the previous victorious team.
- When
- November 14 to November 23, with Afghanistan A playing their first match on November 15.
- Where
- Doha
- Why
- To defend the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup title won in the previous edition.
- Tournament
- ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup
- Defending Champions
- Afghanistan A
- Tournament Dates
- November 14 - November 23
- Host City
- Doha
- Afghanistan A Captain
- Darwish Rasooli
- Afghanistan A Vice-Captain
- Sediqullah Atal
- Afghanistan A Squad Size
- 15