The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is set to break the eight-year hiatus that began with the presenters on February 19 Pakistan take over New Zealand at the tournament opener. The much-anticipated event will see eight elite teams compete in 15 exciting matches over 19 days. As the deadline for the submission of provisional squad lists to the ICC approaches, Afghanistan are connected England, New Zealand and Bangladesh officially announced the team for the prestigious tournament. This is Afghanistan’s first appearance in the Champions Trophy, a testament to their remarkable rise in international cricket.
Afghanistan is set to make a historic debut under the leadership of Hashemullah Shahid
Hashemtullah Shahidian experienced batsman and tactician will lead Afghanistan in this historic campaign. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) approved a balanced crew of 15 accompanied by travel supplies. The squad has a mix of seasoned campaigners and new talent, reflecting Afghanistan’s growing depth in cricketing prowess.
There are some brave people in the team Ibrahim Zadranand Rahmanullah GurbazAn explosive wicketkeeper-prone top of the order who proved instrumental in providing a quick start. It is like the players who add more power to the batting line-up Sediqullah Atala promising youngster with the potential to make a significant impact and Rahmat Shah, whose calm and composed approach in the middle order has been the cornerstone of Afghanistan’s ODI success.
Spinning power led by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi
He will lead Afghanistan’s spin department, which is a key asset for the team Rashid Khanis one of the best leg spinners in the world with vast experience in franchise and international cricket. It is to support him Muhammad Nabian experienced all-rounder who brings leadership, ball control and a wealth of experience in high-pressure tournaments. Together, they form a formidable spin duo capable of troubling the world’s best batsmen, especially on subcontinental pitches. A versatile all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai Bring vital balance to the side by offering power-hitting options lower down the order and dependable medium pace options with the ball. Meanwhile Mujib Ur Rahman he could not find a place in the Afghan team.
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The momentum from recent success
Afghanistan will enter the Champions Trophy on the back of impressive performances in recent ICC events. Their campaign in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 demonstrated their ability to compete with the best teams, while their semi-final run in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup highlighted their growth as a force to reckon with in limited-overs cricket. With in-form players and a well-rounded squad, Afghanistan are poised to make an impact on their Champions Trophy debut.
This historic appearance represents a major milestone for Afghanistan cricket and highlights their journey from Associate status to competing in one of the ICC’s most prestigious tournaments. Fans and cricket enthusiasts alike will eagerly await their performances on this global stage.
Afghanistan squad for Champions Trophy 2025:
Hashemtullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rehmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbedin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Nur Ahmad, Fazalhaq Faruqi, Farid Malik, Navid Zadran.
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