Rashid Khan rested for Afghanistan’s one-off Test in opposition to Bangladesh
Allrounder Rashid Khan has been rested for the one-off Test in opposition to Bangladesh in Mirpur beginning on June 14, with Afghanistan prioritising his “long-term fitness”. Izharulhaq Naveed and Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai have earned their maiden Afghanistan call-ups, whereas Nijat Masood and Karim Janat have additionally been named within the 15-member squad that shall be led by white-ball captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Rashid was a part of Afghanistan’s third ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka after lacking the primary two as a consequence of a lower-back injury.
“Although he made a comeback in the series decider today, the team management & medical team have decided to prioritize his long-term fitness,” the Afghanistan Cricket Board stated on Twitter. “Despite being fit, our selectors believe it is crucial not to rush his return. They have taken a cautious approach to ensure he receives adequate rest and rehabilitation allowing him to regain full fitness before the upcoming BCBtigers series, the ACC Asia Cup & the ICC CWC 2023.”
Allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who missed the third ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka, misses out on Test choice as a consequence of a groin damage. According to ACB, he’ll bear rehab and can stay beneath full medical remark till his return.
Vice-captain Rahmat Shah is more likely to characteristic alongside Abdul Malik and Ibrahim Zadran so as to add familiarity to the highest order. Afsar Zazai and Ikram Alikhil are their wicketkeeping choices, with the latter providing back-up.
Javed Ahmadi and Wafadar Momand are among the many gamers who’re lacking out from their final Test in March 2021, whereas 34-year outdated Noor Ali Zadran has discovered a spot among the many reserves.
Afghanistan have performed six Tests since their debut in opposition to India in 2018. They gained their solely Test in opposition to Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2019, however they are going to be with out Rashid, whose all-round heroics earned him the Player-of-the-Match award in that recreation.
The guests are set to reach in Bangladesh on June 10. They shall be in Bangladesh in two phases: the primary involving the Test, the second involving three ODIs and two T20Is in July.
Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Bahir Shah, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat, Zahir Khan, Izharulhaq Naveed, Amir Hamza, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nijat Masood
Reserves: Noor Ali Zadran, Zia-ur-Rehman, Azmatullah Omarzai and Sayed Shirzad