Afghanistan Mixes Experience and Youth for 2026 Asian Games Cricket

The ACB’s National Selection Committee approved a mix of proven performers and promising youngsters. Top‑order batsman Mohammad Akram earned his spot after scoring 339 runs, including a century and two fifties, in eight Shpageeza League games. All‑rounder Ismat Alam, the tournament’s Player of the Series, contributes 294 runs and nine wickets. Young spin‑bowling all‑rounder Hassan Isakhil, along with Faisal Khan Shinwari and Nangyal Kharoti, complete the youthful core.