Afghanistan has announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, with Rashid Khan continuing as captain and Ibrahim Zadran as deputy. Key players Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq return after injury layoffs, bolstering the team. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are also back. Young spinner AM Ghazanfar has been named among the reserves. The squad will participate in a T20I series against the West Indies as preparation for the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.