Afghanistan name seven-man squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Gulbadin Naib will lead Afghanistan's seven-man squad in the six-a-side event.
Afghanistan have announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with Gulbadin Naib named captain. The tournament runs from October 30 to November 1 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Farmanullah Safi, Imran Mir, Abdul Rahman, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote and Sediqullah Pacha complete the squad.
The Hong Kong Sixes features six players per side and six overs per innings. Afghanistan will compete in Group D alongside South Africa and Oman.
Anuraag Bhatnagar, Director of Commercial and Marketing at Cricket Hong Kong, said Afghanistan's attacking style would add to the spectacle.
CricHubb Take
The fast-paced format suits Afghanistan's aggressive approach and gives fringe players a rare international platform before the T20 World Cup cycle resumes.