Afghanistan cricketer Naveen-ul-Haq had earlier missed out on the UAE tri-series additionally involving Pakistan however was included in Afghanistan’s squad for the Asia Cup. File
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Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, who’s recovering from a shoulder damage, was not declared match and was ruled out of the Asia Cup with Abdollah Ahmadzai drafted in as his replacement on Monday (September 15, 2025).
The 25-year-old pacer had earlier missed out on the UAE tri-series additionally involving Pakistan however was included in Afghanistan’s squad for the Asia Cup.
However, the ACB confirmed that the medical crew has not cleared him to play.
“Naveen will continue to undergo intensive treatment and rehabilitation until he is fully fit,” the ACB mentioned in an announcement.
Ahmadzai, 22, who was among the many reserves for the Asia Cup, performed within the tri-series in Naveen’s absence, making his worldwide debut in opposition to UAE and taking 1/31 in three overs.
Afghanistan leads Group B with a web run fee of 4.700 and can face Bangladesh in a do-or-die contest for the latter on Tuesday (September 16, 2025).
Published – September 16, 2025 03:14 am IST