Afghanistan World Cup Squad

Dawlat Zadran, Afghanistan bowler, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Pacer crucial for Afghans with new and old ball at mega event

As first-choice opening seamer and lower-order wildcard, Zadran will play a key role with the ball at the start of the innings and the bat at the close.

Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan all-rounder, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Nabi's experience, proven record sets him apart at ten-nation event

Nabi, though still a crucial component of both the Afghan batting and bowling units, may well be heading into his second and last World Cup. But for him, it’s likely Afghanistan would still be waiting to play in their first.

Samiullah Shinwari, Afghanistan all-rounder, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Experienced campaigner will be looking to silence critics on big stage

Shinwari is a stubborn and unconventional lower-middle-order bat, whose experience and all-round abilities add depth to the Afghan squad.

Najibullah Zadran, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Zadran's hitting at death will be key for Afghans

Najibullah is a dangerous lower-order hitter, capable of scoring all around the ground.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Calm Shahidi can play the stabilising role in middle order

Together with Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi is one of the few Afghan batsmen who might reasonably claim to be a stabilising influence on the batting.

Noor Ali Zadran, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Experienced Noor Ali has important role to play in ten-nation event

Noor Ali is a seasoned campaigner and experienced opening batsman, whose role behind the scenes may be as important as on the field.

Asghar Afghan, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Afghan's experience to come handy for new captain Naib

Afghan is an experienced and capable presence in the middle order, and will be an important source of support and insight in the field for captain Naib.

Rahmat Shah, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Rahmat's role will be to steady innings in middle overs

Shah is an experienced and versatile middle-order bat, equally capable of steadying the innings or pressing the advantage.

Hazratullah Zazai, Afghanistan batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Zazai's six-hitting abilities can be crucial at top of batting order

Zazai is a big-hitting opening batsman, and Afghanistan will look to him to clear the ropes early and often.

Mohammad Shahzad, Afghanistan wicketkeeper, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Aggressive Shahzad can provide Afghanistan explosive starts

A healthy contempt for the reputation any and all bowlers, coupled with a sharp eye, quick reactions and seemingly spring-loaded hands make Shahzad a mercurial but menacing presence at the top of the order, happy to take on even the most intimidating of pace bowlers and more often than coming out on top, at least for a while.