Mujeeb returns to Afghanistan squad for India T20s

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who has been in the news recently for his run-in with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), has been included in the national team squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against India, according to Cricbuzz.

Mujeeb, along with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, refused to sign the central contract for 2024. Mujeeb also missed the T20I series against the UAE to take part in the Big Bash League tournament while the other two played in the series, having held talks with the board. The ACB then revoked his No Objection Certificate, which brought an abrupt end to the 22-year old's stint in the BBL.

Rashid Khan, the regular T20 captain, is also part of the 19-member squad but his participation in the series is in doubt as he continues to recover from a back surgery he underwent recently. Ibrahim Zadran will lead the team in the three-match series against India. Ikram Alikhil is also part of the squad, as the backup wicket-keeper batter, having been in the reserves for the UAE series.