Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi (Source:@acb_190/X.com)
Afghanistan are up against UAE in a tri-series encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Ground. It is the last match of the group stage, and Afghanistan have already qualified for the playoffs, while the UAE are out of the race.
Thus, Afghans have decided to rest some big guns in this match and have made six changes to their line-up. They have rested many of their first-choice players, who include captain Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. The reason for their exclusion is that they are resting before the final against Pakistan, and the management seems to be interested in trying out all the players in the squad with the Asia Cup around the corner.
Ibrahim Zadran Leading Afghanistan In Absence Of Rashid Khan
In place of Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran is leading Afghanistan. The likes of Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Allah Ghazanfar and Fazalhaq Farooqi are also not playing in this match which means that Afghanistan will rely on some inexperienced players in this game against UAE.
Abdullah Ahmadzai, the all-rounder, is making his debut for Afghanistan, while the likes of Fareed Malik and Mujeeb Ur Rehman are also back in the XI. Mohammad Ishaq and Gulbadin Naib also get their first game of the competition, while Sharafuddin Ashraf has also made his way back.
Chance For Afghan Bench To Show Their Strength Against UAE
Thus, these players now have a chance to impress before the final of the tri-series and Asia Cup. Afghanistan have played quality cricket in the competition after their loss to Pakistan in the opening match. They beat the UAE comprehensively earlier in the tournament, while they also managed to get the better of Pakistan in the second match between the two sides.
Their captain for this match, Ibrahim Zadran, has decided to bat first after winning the toss, and they would be hoping to post a big total on the board against the home unit.
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