Shinwari sees his return as Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup 2022 

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Experienced allrounder Mohammad Nabi has been chosen as the captain of the side. 

The return of veteran batter Samiullah Shinwari on the back of a stupendous Shpageeza league campaign marks the most significant highlight of the selection. In addition, the left-arm leg spinner Noor Ahmad has also been drafted to strengthen the spin department. 

Shinwari makes his comeback after 2 years

Hailed as a fine allrounder in Afghanistan's cricket history, Shinwari donned the national jersey for the last time back in 2020. The right-handed batter has amassed 2815 runs, besides scalping 72 wickets, in 147 international outings. 

In his reaction, ACB chief selector Noor Malikzai said, 

“The Asia Cup is an important event for us and, as such, we have picked our best available players for the event. Samiullah Shinwari has been added to the side for the Asia Cup. He is in very good form and can give further impetus to the batting department, which already boasts Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi."

Afghanistan are placed in Group B and will compete against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the league stage of the Asia Cup, starting on August 27. 

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