Afghanistan name squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka, Noor Ahmad called up

On Saturday, November 19, Afghanistan called up left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad as they announced an 18-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Ahmad was a part of the Afghan squad for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but failed to make the cut for the T20 World Cup 2022 on Australian soil.

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The 17-year-old made his debut for the Afghans against Zimbabwe back in June and picked up a four-wicket haul and Player of the Match in his very first appearance.

Former skipper Gulbadin Naib, who replaced Hazratullah Zazai in the World Cup, also found his way back into the ODI squad.

"The selectors have included some young faces for the series, which is a good sign for us leading into the ICC Cricket World Cup next year."

Naseeb Khan, the Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO, was quoted as saying

"The series is vital for us in terms of our qualification for the mega event next year and I am sure the squad carries enough strength to do well when they get to the field," he added.

The three ODIs will be played on November 25, 27, and 30 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Afghans are currently standing seventh in the points table of the World Cup Super League.

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Afghanistan ODI squad v Sri Lanka

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)
Rahmat Shah (VC)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
Azmatullah Omarzai
Fareed Ahmad
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Gulbadin Naib
Ibrahim Zadran
Ikram Ali Khil (wk)
Mohammad Nabi
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Najibullah Zadran
Noor Ahmad
Rashid Khan
Riaz Hassan
Shahidullah Kamal
Yamin Ahmadzai
Zia-ur-Rehman