New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Humbled by India in their only Test match in 2026, Afghanistan will be looking to get back on track in only their second five-day match, as the Rahmat Shah-led side take on Bangladesh at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Despite the game being played in Abu Dhabi, the Test match is hosted by Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).

Afghanistan have dropped both left-arm spinners Sharafuddin Ashraf and Nangeyalia Kharote. Instead, Afghanistan retained wrist-spinners Qais Ahmad, also added Khalil Gurbaz to the squad. Left-arm spinner Zia-ur-Rehman has also been recalled after more than a year.

However, Afghanistan's biggest concern would be their batting. Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik will be opening the batting, with...