Ziaurrahman Akbar

Afghanistan's star all-rounder Rashid Khan will miss the upcoming Test match against New Zealand, scheduled between September 9 to 13, due to a back injury sustained in July. This match in Greater Noida marks Afghanistan’s 10th Test. Rashid's last Test outing was in March 2021. Afghanistan Cricket Board has not explained his absence officially.

The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground will host a historic one-off test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand. Led by captains Hashmatullah Shahidi and Tim Southee, the event is expected to draw over 10,000 cricket fans. Supported by Play Sports, this match marks a significant moment for the city.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced a preliminary squad consisting of 20 players for the upcoming one-off Test match against New Zealand. The match is scheduled to take place from September 9-13 in Greater Noida, India. The selected players will depart for India on August 28 to participate in a week-long preparation camp in Greater Noida. The selection committee officials stated that the final squad will be announced at the end of the camp considering players' performance and fitness.