Afghanistan's Zadran to miss New Zealand test due to injury

Afghanistan bowler Naveed Zadran will miss next week's test match against New Zealand with a side strain injury, the Afghan cricket board said on Friday.

The 19-year-old, who has taken nine wickets in his two tests, has been told to rest for three to four weeks in the hope of recovering before this month's One-Day International series against South Africa, the board posted on X.

Allrounder Rashid Khan has also been ruled out with a back injury.

Afghanistan, who play their home matches outside the country, will host New Zealand in a one-off test in India from Monday, before playing three one-day internationals against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates starting Sept. 18.