Afghanistan have announced their seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, with experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib named captain. The team will compete in the fast-paced tournament, which is scheduled to take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Sixes is known for its exciting format, where each team plays with six players and gets six overs to bat. Naib will lead a squad that includes Farmanullah Safi, Imran Mir, Abdul Rahman, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote and Sediqullah Pacha. The team combines experience and attacking talent, with Afghanistan hoping to make a strong impression in the competition.
Anuraag Bhatnagar, Director of Commercial and Marketing at Cricket Hong Kong, China, welcomed Afghanistan's participation in the tournament. He said Afghanistan had consistently brought energy and competitive spirit to cricket and added that their attacking style would bring excitement to the competition. The Hong Kong Sixes has built a reputation for its entertaining style of cricket, featuring big hits, creative bowling and fast-paced action. The 2026 edition will bring teams from around the world together for three days of competition.
Afghanistan Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
Gulbadin Naib (Captain)
Farmanullah Safi
Imran Mir
Abdul Rahman
Karim Janat
Nangeyalia Kharote
Sediqullah Pacha