Afghanistan's T20 squad has suffered a setback as seamer Naveen-ul-Haq will miss the remainder of the Asia Cup 2025 due to a shoulder injury. The Afghanistan Cricket Board medical team has not cleared him for participation while he continues his treatment and rehabilitation.

Abdullah Ahmadzai, who recently made his international debut and was previously in the reserves, has been promoted to the main squad as Naveen's replacement. This announcement came through ACB's official post on X.

Naveen-ul-Haq's T20 International career for Afghanistan includes 48 matches with impressive statistics. He has claimed 67 wickets at an average of 18.73, maintaining an economy rate of 7.79, with his best bowling figures being 4/20.

Afghanistan kicked off their Asia Cup campaign with a convincing 94-run victory over Hong Kong in Group B at Abu Dhabi. The team's batting performance was highlighted by half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai in the final overs.

The team's next challenge is against Bangladesh in the ninth match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on September 16. This match is crucial for Bangladesh, which must win to stay in contention for a Super Four spot. Meanwhile, Afghanistan aims to maintain their undefeated status and solidify their position at the top of Group B.

Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup 2025
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooq.Meanwhile, Afghanistan aims to maintain their undefeated status and solidify their position at the top of Group B.

Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup 2025
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooq.