Afghanistan squad for India T20Is

Afghanistan have recalled their veteran pacer, Naveen-ul-Haq, as he is set to make his return to international cricket in the upcoming three-match T20I series against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This will also be the first assignment for Ibrahim Zadran as the leader of the side in the shortest format of the game.

India, who are currently busy in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, will soon shift their focus to the T20I series against the Afghanistan side. This will be their away series, despite being played at home.

Full squad list: Rashid Khan to lead, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib also named

Naveen has gone through a disappointing spell and has been sidelined as a result of the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the Asia Cup in 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier this year in India and Sri Lanka. He also underwent surgery for the stress fracture in his right shoulder.

The 26-year-old has already retired from ODIs after the last 50-over World Cup and featured last for the national side in December 2024. The ACB also confirmed the return of their former captain and all-rounder, Gulbadin Naib.

The uncapped wicket-keeper batter, Noor Rahman, has also been picked as the backup gloveman, while the four spinners are Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, and Nangyal Kharoti.

Afghanistan’s T20I squad vs India-

Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq.

When and where to watch — Series dates, venue, and live streaming details

The opening T20I of the series will be on September 13, before the second clash takes place on September 15, with the series ending on September 17. The games will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network while the digital live streaming is available on FanCode.

Both sides have been strong in the shortest format. Rashid will come hard against the Indian side, who, under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, will look to win their first T20I series after the tough two successive series against Ireland and England.