The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Rashid Khan will captain the team, with notable returns including Gulbadin Naib and Naveen Ul Haq. Fazal Haq Farooqi and young bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai are also included. The T20I series against the West Indies will be played in the UAE from January 19-22, 2026, serving as preparation for the World Cup, where Afghanistan's campaign begins against New Zealand on February 8 in Chennai.