Darwish Rasooli

Darwish Rasooli is an emerging Afghan batting talent known for his composed approach at the crease. Hailing from Afghanistan's Laghman region, Rasooli has established himself as a dependable middle-order batsman in domestic cricket.

His journey in professional cricket began at just 18 years of age when he made his List-A debut in 2017. The same year marked his entry into Afghanistan's premier T20 competition, the Shpageeza Cricket League. Rasooli's batting prowess is reflected in his impressive domestic record, having accumulated approximately 5,000 runs across List-A and First-Class formats while maintaining a strong batting average.

A significant milestone in his early career was his participation in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he represented Afghanistan. His consistent domestic performances eventually led to his international breakthrough in 2022, earning his T20I debut against Bangladesh and a place in Afghanistan's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 held in Australia. However, despite his potential, Rasooli's international career is still in its early stages, with limited opportunities thus far to showcase his abilities at the highest level of the game.

Rasooli continues to make his mark in domestic T20 leagues, notably representing Kabul Zalmi in the Kabul Premier League, where he contributed to their championship victory in 2024. His T20 experience extends beyond Afghan borders, having played for Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League, demonstrating his ability to compete in different cricket environments.

Adding to his growing credentials, Rasooli achieved a significant leadership milestone by captaining the Afghanistan A team in the 2024 Emerging Asia Cup in Oman. Under his leadership, Afghanistan A secured a notable triumph, defeating Sri Lanka in the tournament final. This victory not only highlighted his captaincy potential but also reinforced his standing as one of Afghanistan’s most promising young talents.