Nangeyalia Kharote
Player Information
Player Overview
Nangeyalia Kharote is an Afghanistan cricketer who joins Desert Vipers for DP World ILT20 Season 5. The Vipers classify him as an all-rounder, while the ICC lists his primary role as a bowler. He bats left handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. Kharote has represented Afghanistan at senior international level since 2024 and arrives at the defending ILT20 champions as one of four Afghanistan players in their Season 5 squad.
Career Background
Kharote progressed through Afghanistan’s domestic and age-group cricket before moving into the senior national setup. He represented Afghanistan at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2022 and later earned his first senior international opportunities in 2024. His performances with left-arm spin helped him remain part of Afghanistan’s plans across major international competitions, including the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and further international cricket during 2026.
Playing Style
Kharote’s main skill is slow left-arm orthodox bowling. This style uses finger spin to turn the ball away from a right-handed batter and can be used to control scoring as well as create wicket-taking chances. He also bats left handed, which contributes to his all-rounder classification in the current Desert Vipers squad. His spin provides a different option from Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s off-break bowling and the franchise’s right-arm pace attack.
Afghanistan Career
Kharote made his senior international debut in 2024 and quickly became part of Afghanistan’s wider spin-bowling group. He has represented his country in both ODI and T20I cricket. Afghanistan also selected him for the 2026 Asian Games, where the ICC identified him as an important member of the spin attack. Among the players selected for that squad, Kharote was one of the more experienced options and was expected to have a significant role with the ball.
Which Team Does Nangeyalia Kharote Play for in ILT20?
Nangeyalia Kharote plays for Desert Vipers in DP World ILT20 Season 5. The defending champions recruited him through the player auction held on 1 October 2026. New squad requirements meant the Vipers needed at least four Afghanistan players. Kharote filled one of those positions alongside fast bowlers Abdullah Ahmadzai and Saleem Safi, while experienced spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman had already joined the franchise as a direct signing.
Nangeyalia Kharote’s ILT20 Record
Season 5 will be Kharote’s first campaign with Desert Vipers. He was not part of the Vipers squad that won the Season 4 championship, so statistics from that title-winning campaign should not be included in his personal record. No Season 5 appearances, wickets or batting figures are available before the competition begins. His Desert Vipers statistics can be updated after he makes his debut for the franchise.
Nangeyalia Kharote in ILT20 Season 5
Kharote joins the Vipers as they prepare to defend their first ILT20 championship. Their Season 5 campaign begins against MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium on 21 November 2026, followed by a 10-match group schedule. His left-arm spin gives the squad another bowling option alongside Mujeeb and the team’s pace bowlers. His exact role, batting position and Season 5 statistics will depend on team selection once the tournament starts.