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Gulbadin Naib to Lead Afghanistan Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
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News18•19-10-2026, 12:30
Gulbadin Naib to Lead Afghanistan Squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026
- •Afghanistan has announced its seven-member squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament, scheduled to run from October 30 to November 1.
- •Experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has been named as the captain to lead the team in the fast-paced six-a-side competition.
- •The squad features a mix of international experience and aggressive players including Farmanullah Safi, Imran Mir, Abdul Rahman, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, and Sediqullah Pacha.
- •Afghanistan is placed in Group D alongside Oman and the Proteas, aiming to make a strong impact with their dynamic and attacking style of play.
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Experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has been named captain to lead Afghanistan's squad in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to run from 30 October to 1 November 2026 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.
Afghanistan will compete in Group D alongside the Proteas and Oman.
