Afghanistan futsal team qualifies for 2026 Asian Cup in Indonesia
Afghanistan began its qualifying campaign strongly, beating the Maldives 10-1 in its opening match.
Afghanistan began its qualifying campaign strongly, beating the Maldives 10-1 in its opening match.
Left-arm fast bowler Fazal Haq Farooqi, along with all-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat, has been left out of both.
Both players were found guilty of Level 1 offenses and received one demerit point each.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first, posted 169-8 in their 20 overs at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
A win is essential for Afghanistan if they hope to advance to the Super Four stage.
Organizers said the climbers reached 3,400 meters in a single day.
Batting first after winning the toss at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Bangladesh posted 154 for 5 in their 20 overs.
In his absence, fast bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai has been promoted from the reserves to the main squad.
The team reached an altitude of about 3,300 meters (10,826 feet) in the Khwaja Omari district of Ghazni.
Afghanistan opened its campaign last week with a 94-run victory over Hong Kong.