Afghanistan's T20 World Cup campaign suffered a setback as pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq was ruled out due to injury. Rashid leaves MICT for national duty Meanwhile, Rashid Khan has left MI Cape Town at SA20 2026 to captain Afghanistan in the T20Is against West Indies. Kieron Pollard will replace him for the rest of the season. Defending champions MICT are at the bottom of the table with only two wins and five defeats in eight outings. Even Mujeeb Ur Rahman has left Paarl Royals. MICT is looking for a new captain with Pollard likely out. Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton are top contenders. Rickelton's been on fire scoring 324 runs at 167.01 SR, with two tons. Rashid's departure leaves a gap - he was their most economical bowler (7.92) and contributed with the bat too (36 runs, 171.42 SR). Meanwhile, Rashid Khan left SA20 to join Afghanistan's national team for the tournament. Naveen-ul-Haq's absence is a big blow, but Rashid Khan's return strengthens the squad. Afghanistan will look to navigate Group D with South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and UAE.