New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Experienced leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been appointed as the captain of the side as Afghanistan announced a 22-member squad for the upcoming tri-series against Pakistan and UAE, as per the ICC.

White-ball stars Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Mohammad Nabi, who helped Afghanistan qualify for the knockout stage of last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, are also included.

Youngsters Wafiullah Tarakhil, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Bashir Ahmad also win spots in the preliminary squad and could be in contention for a first international cap if chosen for selection.

The squad will undergo a two-week training camp ahead of the tri-series in Sharjah, with the side's first match set for August 29 agai...