Test: Hashmatullah Shahidi ODI: Hashmatullah Shahidi T20I: Ibrahim Zadran
Coach
Jonathan Trott
World Cup Titles
ODI: 0 T20I: 0
Board
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)
Afghanistan’s journey into official international cricket began on 19 April 2009. They played their first One Day International (ODI) match against Scotland at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, South Africa. This debut was a significant milestone, marking Afghanistan’s entry into the international cricket arena after years of development and perseverance
This victory was more than just a win; it symbolized the rise of a team from a war-torn country, making its mark on the global stage. The journey to this point was marked by relentless effort, overcoming numerous challenges, and a burning passion for the game.
Since then, Afghanistan has grown remarkably, becoming a competitive force in international cricket. They have participated in major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup, earning respect and admiration from cricketing nations worldwide.
Afghanistan Cricket Team squad
ODI Squad
Player Name
Role
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)
Batsman
Rahmat Shah (VC)
All-rounder
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
Wicketkeeper
Ikram Alikhil (WK)
Wicketkeeper
Sediqullah Atal
Batsman
Azmatullah Omarzai
All-rounder
Gulbadin Naib
All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi
All-rounder
Rashid Khan
Bowler
AM Ghazanfar
Bowler
Noor Ahmad
Bowler
Fazal Haq Farooqi
Bowler
Naveed Zadran
Bowler
Farid Ahmad Malik
Bowler
Darwish Rasooli
Batsman
Abdul Malik
Batsman
T20 Squad
Player Name
Role
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C)
Wicketkeeper
Ikram Alikhil (WK)
Wicketkeeper
Sediqullah Atal
Batsman
Azmatullah Omarzai
All-rounder
Gulbadin Naib
All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi
All-rounder
Rashid Khan
Bowler
AM Ghazanfar
Bowler
Noor Ahmad
Bowler
Fazal Haq Farooqi
Bowler
Naveed Zadran
Bowler
Farid Ahmad Malik
Bowler
Darwish Rasooli
Batsman
Abdul Malik
Batsman
Test Squad
Player Name
Role
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)
Batsman
Rahmat Shah (VC)
All-rounder
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
Wicketkeeper
Ikram Alikhil (WK)
Wicketkeeper
Sediqullah Atal
Batsman
Azmatullah Omarzai
All-rounder
Gulbadin Naib
All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi
All-rounder
Rashid Khan
Bowler
AM Ghazanfar
Bowler
Noor Ahmad
Bowler
Fazal Haq Farooqi
Bowler
Naveed Zadran
Bowler
Farid Ahmad Malik
Bowler
Darwish Rasooli
Batsman
Abdul Malik
Batsman
Afghanistan Cricket Team bio
The Afghanistan national cricket team, also known as the Afghan Atalans, represents Afghanistan in international cricket. They are a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), with Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status.
Cricket has been played in Afghanistan since the mid-19th century, but it was only in the early 21st century that the national team began to enjoy success. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) was formed in 1995, becoming an affiliate member of the ICC in 2001 and a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 2003. On June 22, 2017, Afghanistan was granted full ICC membership, allowing them to play Test cricket.
Afghanistan’s first ODI was against Scotland on April 19, 2009, which they won by 9 wickets. They played their first Test match against India in June 2018 and have participated in seven T20 World Cups, reaching the semi-finals in 2024.
As of July 2023, Afghanistan is ranked 8th in ODIs, 10th in T20Is (as of May 2019), and 11th in Tests (their best-ever ranking was 9th). Due to persistent conflict and insecurity in Afghanistan, the team moved to a new home ground in Dehradun, India, and currently plays at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE.
Support Staff
Position
Name
Head Coach
Jonathan Trott
Assistant Coach
Younis Khan
Bowling Coach
Hamid Hassan
Physiotherapist
Simon Townend
Strength & Conditioning
James Lee
Team Manager
Mirwais Ashraf
Media Manager
Nasratullah Wafa
CEO
Hamid Shinwari
Deputy CEO
Nasimullah Danish
Senior Advisor
Raees Ahmadzai
Finance Manager
Khair Mohammad
Sponsors
Sponsor
Partnership Details
Super Cola Beverages
Long-term partnership signed in November 2022, supporting ACB domestically and internationally.
FanCode
Official streaming partner, streaming bilateral tournaments.
Star Medical Complex
Long-term partnership signed in June 2023, providing medical support and routine check-ups.
Dream Studios
Official Cricket Game Partner.
TYKA
Official Cloth Manufacturing Partner, logo on limited-overs jerseys.
Asian Cricket Council
Partner organizing tournaments for member countries in Asia.
Afghan Telecom
Official IT partner.
Firebird Sports Management
Official commercial partner.
Etisalat
Official team sponsor for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
DafaNews
Official sponsor through the sports portal of Dafabet.
