Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad for inaugural Test against India

New Delhi, May 29 (CRICKETNMORE) - The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced a spin-heavy 16-member squad led by skipper Asghar Stanikzai for the historic one-off Test against India, starting on June 14 in Bengaluru. The squad comprises five spinners

Rashid picked up 21 wickets in 17 matches and was also the architect behind SRH's road to the final which they lost to eventual champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday.  Mujeeb too shone well with the ball, grabbing 14 wickets in 11 matches before a hand injury he sustained in a game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ruled him out of the remaining matches. 

Chinaman bowler, Zahir Khan, was also a part of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, although his campaign never took off, as a shoulder injury he suffered in a practice game, forced him out of the tournament. Another notable inclusion in the squad has been that of the 18-year old pace sensation Wafadar Momand. In Dawlat Zadran's absence, the selectors went for the promising pacer, Wafadar.  Syed Sherzad and Yamin Ahmadzai are the other main pacers in the set-up. Mohammad Shahzad will don the gloves, with Afsar Zazai being included as the back-up wicketkeeper.