Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 8:53 AM

Afghanistan's fast bowler Naveenul Haq has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after suffering a shoulder injury, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed.

According to the ACB, Naveen sustained the injury earlier in the tournament. Following medical evaluation, the team's medical panel declared him unfit to continue, ending his campaign midway. The pacer's absence is a major setback for Afghanistan, as he has been one of the team's key bowlers in limited-overs cricket.

The board further confirmed that Naveen will travel to England for rehabilitation. His recovery will be closely monitored before he makes a return to competitive cricket. Afghanistan had powered to a conv...