ACB Name Future Stars Squad for the Youth Tri-Nation Series and the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup

Kabul – October 30, 2024: The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s National Selection Committee has finalized the Afghanistan National U19 Team Squad for the upcoming Youth Tri-Series against Pakistan and UAE, as well as the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024, scheduled for November-December 2024.

The selection process for the National U19 Team involved rigorous training and preparation camps over the past five months. The team's training and preparation process concluded in its last phase, which was held in Khost province. The top 21 players engaged in skill enhancement, fitness training, and multiple practice matches.

The squad includes the likes of Naseer Khan Maroofkhil and AM Ghazanfar, both of whom represented Afghanistan in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa.

The squad is set to depart for the UAE in early November. The Youth Tri-Nation Series, held from November 16-26, will see Afghanistan, Pakistan, and UAE U19 teams compete in a double round-robin format, with the final match scheduled for November 26 at the ICC Academy Cricket Ground in Dubai, UAE.

The team will then proceed to the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup which is scheduled from November 29 to December 8 in the same country. Afghanistan Future Stars are pooled in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Interim Chief Selector, Mr. Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil: “Our selection process started with a camp for the top-performing players from the recent age-level domestic events. This was followed by rigorous training and preparations in multiple phases, which helped us to finalize the final 18-man squad for the events ahead.”

“The boys have undergone extensive training and shown great enthusiasm and readiness to perform at the international level, and we are confident the team will do well in both the Tri-Series and the Asia Cup.”

Afghanistan Squad for the Youth Tri-Nation Series and the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024:

Mehboob Taskin (Captain & Wicket-Keeper), Hamza Alikhil (WK), Uzair Khan, Faisal Khan, Barakatullah Ibrahimzai, Ezatullah Barikzai, Aziz Miakhil, Nazeef Amiri, Abdul Aziz, Nasratullah Nooristani, Khatir Stanikzai, Fahim Khewawal, Hafeez Zadran, AM Ghazanfar and Naseer Khan Maroofkhil.

Reserves: Rohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran and Salam Khan.

Matches Schedule:

Afghanistan Fixtures at the Youth Tri-Nation Series against Pakistan U19 & UAE U19
Friday, Nov 15	Afghanistan U19 vs Pakistan U19	ICC Academy
Monday, Nov 18	Afghanistan U19 vs UAE U19	ICC Academy
Wednesday, Nov 20	Afghanistan U19 vs Pakistan U19	ICC Academy
Sunday, Nov 24	Afghanistan U19 vs UAE U19	ICC Academy
Tuesday, Nov 26	Final	ICC Academy
Afghanistan Fixtures at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024
Friday, Nov 29	Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19	Dubai
Sunday, Dec 01	Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19	Sharjah
Tuesday, Dec 03	Afghanistan U19 vs Nepal U19	Sharjah
Friday, Dec 06	Semi-Final	Sharjah – Dubai
Sunday, Dec 08	Final	Dubai

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