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Afghanistan Have No 'Specific Targets', Says Captain Rashid

Rashid Khan emphasizes effort and team-building ahead of Asia Cup, with no specific title targets as Afghanistan faces Pakistan and UAE in Sharjah tri-series.

  • On August 29, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan urged calm and cautioned his team not to get carried away with momentum as they face Pakistan in Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
  • As a warm-up for the Asia Cup, the Bank Alfalah T20I Tri-Series features three teams playing each other twice, with the final set for September 7 and the UAE starting against Pakistan on August 30.
  • Afghanistan arrive off strong recent results, with Rashid Khan saying they have no specific targets and intend to play their brand of cricket while giving `200%` effort on the field.
  • Salman Agha, Pakistan captain, said the tri-series offers a chance to build the team, while Lalchand Rajput, Pakistan head coach, stressed consistency and competitive exposure for tri-series participants.
  • With several newcomers named, Afghanistan's squad blends rising spinners AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rashid, plus Junaid Siddique's 130-match experience.
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The Hindu broke the news in India on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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