Afghanistan Squad For ODI World Cup 2023, Player List, Schedule

Afghanistan Squad For ODI World Cup 2023: As cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, And almost all the teams have announced their world cup squad including Afghanistan team.

And In today’s article, we will discussed about the Afghanistan Squad For ODI World Cup 2023 and the key players of the Afghanistan team. So if you are also interested in knowing about this then you can read this article till the end, So Let’s Know About “Afghanistan Squad For ODI World Cup 2023, Player List, Schedule“

Afghanistan Squad For ODI World Cup 2023

In the ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan will be captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi, while the vice-captain is Najibullah Zadran, and Rahmanullah Gurbazwill be seen in the role of Wicket-Keeper and Mohammad Nabi & Rashid Khan in the role of Allrounder. And the rest of the Afghanistan squad list that is going to play in the ODI World Cup 2003 is given below.

Player Name	Role	Total ODI Matches
Najibullah Zadran (VC)	Batsman	85
Rashid Khan	Bowler	81
Azmatullah Omarzai	Allrounder	9
Farid Ahmad Malik	Bowler	14
Darwish Rasooli	Batsman	29
Mohammad Nabi	Allrounder	139
Fazal Haq Farooqi	Bowler	13
Ibrahim Zadran	Batsman	11
Hazratullah Zazai	Batsman	16
Naveen ul Haq	Bowler	7
Mujib ur Rahman	Bowler	58
Salim Safi	Bowler
Qais Ahmad	Bowler	1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Batsman/ Wicket-keeper	18
Usman Ghani	Batsman	17
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)	Batsman	56

Afghanistan Schedule for ODI World Cup 2023

The first World Cup match of the Afghanistan team is with the Bangladesh team on 07 October 2023 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, followed by the second World Cup match with the India team on 11 October 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Apart from this, the list of remaining matches is given below.

Match	Dates	Venue
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	7 October 2023	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
India vs Afghanistan	11 October 2023	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
England vs Afghanistan	14 October 2023	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
New Zealand vs Afghanistan	18 October 2023	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Afghanistan vs Pakistan	23 October 2023	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka	30 October 2023	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Netherlands vs Afghanistan	3 Nov 2023	Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Australia vs Afghanistan	7 Nov 2023	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
South Africa vs Afghanistan	10 Nov 2023	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Semi Final 1	15 Nov 2023	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Semi Final 2	16 Nov 2023	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Final	19 Nov 2023	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Afghanistan Key Players for World Cup 2023

Hazratullah Zazai: Hazratullah Zazai’s explosive batting style has brought a new dimension to Afghanistan’s top-order batting. An aggressive left-handed opener, Zazai has a penchant for clearing the boundary ropes with apparent ease. His blitzkrieg of 162* off just 62 balls in a T20I against Ireland remains etched in cricketing history.
Rashid Khan: No discussion about Afghanistan’s cricket team is complete without the mention of Rashid Khan. This prodigious leg-spinner burst onto the scene like a meteor and quickly established himself as one of the most lethal spinners in contemporary cricket. His mesmerizing variations, including the venomous googly and sharp leg-breaks.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Gurbaz is the backbone of Afghanistan’s batting order. Known for his sound technique and ability to anchor the innings, Rahmat is a reliable batsman who can weather tough situations and guide the team to competitive totals.
Mohammad Nabi: Mohammad Nabi brings a wealth of experience to the Afghan side. An accomplished all-rounder, Nabi’s skills with both bat and ball make him a pivotal player in the team’s setup. His ability to contribute in various facets of the game – whether it’s stabilizing the middle order with the bat or breaking partnerships with his off-spin – will play a crucial role in Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign.
Naveen ul Haq: While Afghanistan has gained recognition for its spin prowess, Naveen-ul-Haq has emerged as a potent fast-bowling prospect. Combining speed with control, Naveen has showcased an impressive ability to swing the ball both ways.