Squad Updates: Rashid Khan Out of Test; Afghanistan Gears Up for Zimbabwe

Afghanistan has announced its squads for an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, featuring a Test match and a T20I series. A key highlight is the decision to rest star leg-spinner Rashid Khan for the one-off Test, a precautionary measure to ensure his peak condition for future tournaments, including the T20 World Cup. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Test side, with several domestic performers earning their spots. Youngsters like Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, and Khalil Gurbaz have been included in the red-ball squad, aiming to gain valuable experience. In the T20I selection, Gulbadin Naib has been left out. The T20I matches will be crucial for Afghanistan to bounce back after recent series losses.