Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup , and Abdollah Ahmadzai has been named his replacement.

Naveen had been named in the Asia Cup squad despite missing the UAE tri-series prior to the tournament. According to an Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) release, Naveen is still recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the medical team. "Naveen will continue to undergo intensive treatment and rehabilitation until he is fully fit," the statement said.

Ahmadzai, who was originally in the list of reserves for the Asia Cup, was a part of the UAE tri-series with Naveen out of action. He made his international debut in the series - also the only T20I he has played so far - where he took 1 for 31 in three overs against UAE. Over

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