🏏 Rashid Khan Leads Afghanistan's T20 WC 2026 Squad

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Key Takeaways

1📊 Rashid Khan: 189 T20I wickets, econ 6.03 leads WC squad.
2🏆 Post-2024 semi-final: Mujeeb, Farooqi return vs WI in UAE.
3💡 Spin trio to dominate middle overs on turning tracks.
4🔮 Targets quarters minimum in co-hosted WC.
5💬 'Ideal leader post-semis' – ACB on Rashid.

"The same squad will play West Indies in three T20Is in UAE ahead of the big tournament in India and Sri Lanka"

Rashid Khan named Afghanistan captain for T20 World Cup 2026, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi returning in the 15-man squad that also faces West Indies in UAE.

Afghanistan's Giant-Killer Evolution

Building on their 2024 T20 WC semi-final, Rashid's leadership (already 189 T20I wickets) echoes their upsets over England, Pakistan. The squad blends spin wizards with pace revival post-injuries.

Spin-Heavy Tactics for Subcontinent

Rashid (econ 6.03), Mujeeb (googly ace), and Farooqi (swing threat) form a lethal attack. Expect mystery spin to choke middle overs, as in 2024 semis (4/10 from Rashid vs Aus). Squad depth rivals full members.