The Afghanistan cricket team, often referred to as the “Afghan Atalan,” has emerged as an inspiring and remarkable presence in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Despite being relatively new to international cricket, Afghanistan has made significant strides and earned a place among the cricketing nations competing at the highest level.
Afghanistan’s cricketing journey is a testament to their resilience and passion for the sport, considering the challenges they have faced in their homeland. The team’s rise to prominence has been rapid, and they are seen as a symbol of hope and unity in their war-torn nation.
In the ICC Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan has showcased their potential to upset more established teams. They possess several talented players who have gained experience in top-level T20 leagues around the world. Rashid Khan, the world’s premier leg-spinner, and Mohammad Nabi, a seasoned all-rounder, are among the stars who lead the team.
Afganistan Squad For ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Captain : Hashmatullah Sahidi
Head Coach : Jonathan Trott
| Player | Role |
| Hashmatuulah Shahidi | Batsman |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Batsman |
| Ikram Alikhil | WicketKeeper/Batsman |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | WicketKeeper/Batsman |
| Najibullah Zardan | Batsman |
| Riaz Hasan | Batsman |
| Azmatullah Omazai | All-Rounder |
| Mohammad nabi | All-Rounder |
| Rahmat Shah | All-Rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Abdul Rahman | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler |
| Mujeeb ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmed | Bowler |
Afganistan Schedule and Match Fixtures For ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
The Cricket World Cup 2023 is about to begin on October 5 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The opening match will feature defending champions England facing off against New Zealand. With all ten teams ready to compete, the battle for the cricket title is expected to be intense.
Team Afghanistan will start their campaign on October 7 in Dharamshala, playing against Bangladesh. Despite not being considered top favorites, Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, is showing promise. Their spin-bowling lineup, which includes stars like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rehman, makes them a challenging opponent for any batsman.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 7,October | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh,3rd Match | Himachal Pradesh cricket Association stadium Dharmshala | 2:00PM |
| 11,October | Afghanistan vs India,8th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium,Delhi | 2:00PM |
| 14,October | Afghanistan vs England,12th Match | Arun Jaitley Stadium,Delhi | 2:00PM |
| 18,October | Afghanistan vs New Zealand,16th Match | MA Chidambaram stadium,Chennai | 2:00PM |
| 23,October | Afghanistan vs Pakistan,22nd Match | MA Chidambaram stadium,Chennai | 2:00PM |
| 30,October | Afghanistan vs Q2,30th Match | Maharastra cricket Association Stadium,pune | 2:00PM |
| 3,November | Afghanistan vs Q1,34th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Biharivajpayee ekana cricket stadium | 2:00PM |
| 7,November | Afghanistan vs Australia,39th Match | Wankhede Stadium,Mumbai | 2:00PM |
| 10,November | Afghanistan vs South Africa,42nd Match | Narendra Modi Stadium,Ahmedabad | 2:00PM |
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