Afghanistan drops Nabi from T20Is and Rasooli from white-ball squads

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Afghanistan drops Nabi from T20Is and Rasooli from white-ball squads

Summary

Afghanistan has announced the omission of Mohammad Nabi from its T20 International squad and Noor Ahmad Rasooli from the white-ball teams as part of their preparations for a busy season in the UAE. Alongside these changes, Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran will remain rested from Test matches. The squad adjustments come as Afghanistan gears up for multiple formats amid a competitive cricket calendar.

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Key Details

•Mohammad Nabi dropped from T20I squad
•Noor Ahmad Rasooli omitted from white-ball teams
•Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran rested from Tests
•Afghanistan prepares for a packed season in UAE
•Squad changes aim to strengthen team's performance

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5:21 AMESPNcricinfo — Afghanistan drop Nabi from T20Is and Rasooli from white-ball squads

What they're saying

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Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran continue to be rested from Tests as Afghanistan named squads for a packed all-format season in the UAE
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