Kabul – November 29, 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee has finalized the Afghanistan National U19 Team Squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place from December 12 to 21 at two venues in the United Arab Emirates.
The squad includes 10 players who featured in the previous edition of
the U19 Asia Cup in the UAE last year. The selection process involved extensive
training camps over the last few months in Khost and Nangarhar provinces. The
squad has also been busy with away tours to Bangladesh and India, where they
shared the five-match Youth ODI series 2-2 in Bangladesh. They have qualified
for the final as the top of the three teams at the Youth Triangular series,
featuring India A U19 and India B U19.
The squad is currently in Bengaluru and is set to depart for the UAE
after their final match at the Youth Tri-Series against India A U19, which is
scheduled for Tomorrow, November 30.
Afghanistan Future Stars are pooled in Group B alongside Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka and the second Qualifier team from the ACC U19 Premier Cup. They will
begin their journey in the tournament on December 13 against Bangladesh U19 at
the ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai, UAE.
Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Chief Selector, Mr. Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil,
stated: “The Team has gone through some rigorous training and preparation camps
in recent times, which led them to some strong performances during tours to
Bangladesh and their tour to India. Given their preparations and recent
performances, we are hopeful and confident that the team will do well in the Asia
Cup.”
Afghanistan Squad for the DP World ACC Men’s U19 Asia
Cup 2025:
Mehboob Taskin (Captain & Wicket-Keeper), Khalid Ahmadzai (WK), Osman
Sadat, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Uzair Khan Niazi, Azizullah Miakhil, Nazeefullah
Amiri, Khatir Khan Stanikzai, Nasratullah Nooristani, Abdul Aziz Khan, Salam
Khan Ahmadzai, Wahidullah Zadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Rohullah Arab and Hafeezullah
Zadran.
Reserves: Aqil Khan, Fahim Qasemi, Sohail Khan and Izat Noor Shirzad.
Matches Schedule:
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Afghanistan Fixtures at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 |
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Saturday, Dec 13 |
Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 |
ICC Academy Oval |
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Monday, Dec 15 |
Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 |
ICC Academy Oval |
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Wednesday, Dec 17 |
Afghanistan U19 vs Q2 |
The Sevens Stadium |
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Friday, Dec 19 |
Semi-Finals |
ICC Academy Oval – The Sevens Stadium |
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Sunday, Dec 21 |
Final |
ICC Academy Oval |
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For further information, please contact:
Commercial
Department
Afghanistan
Cricket Board (ACB)
Email:
Marketing@Afghancricket.af
Website: www.acb.af