Afghanistan have named Mohammad Ibrahim Rasooli as captain for the Asian Games 2026, assembling a squad that includes several new faces. ESPN Cricinfo reports that six players in Afghanistan’s team are uncapped, highlighting a shift toward less experienced options for the tournament.
According to both outlets, the selection also features players with limited international exposure. The Express Tribune and ESPN Cricinfo state that Afghanistan include five players with fewer than 10 international caps, aiming to blend fresh call-ups with a core of players still building at the international level.
While both sources agree on the overall composition—Rasooli’s appointment and the inclusion of multiple uncapped, low-cap players—details on specific selection framing vary. ESPN Cricinfo emphasizes the “new-look” nature of the side, while The Express Tribune focuses on the call-ups for the continental event, without additional emphasis on the exact cap figures beyond noting the youth in the squad.
