Tim Paine says it is "hard to see" how Afghanistan can compete at the T20 World Cup following the Taliban's takeover.
England have included left-arm fast bowler Tymal Mills in their 15-man preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup but Ben Stokes remains unavailable for selection.
India have named off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in their 15-man squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup.
England head coach Chris Silverwood says Ben Stokes' participation at the T20 World Cup is still uncertain.
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has opted out of this year's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
Australia have selected uncapped Josh Inglis for the T20 World Cup, with a number of first-choice players also returning.
England's opening match of this year's men's T20 World Cup will be a repeat of the 2016 final against reigning champions the West Indies, organisers have announced.
Stuart Broad is backing England's squad depth and "fearless" cricket to win them the T20 World Cup later this year.
England have been grouped with rivals Australia, reigning champions the West Indies and South Africa in the T20 World Cup.
This year's Twenty20 World Cup will be shifted to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation in India, the BCCI says.
England captain Eoin Morgan believes Tymal Mills could make a compelling case for selection at the T20 World Cup.
The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup is set to be shifted to the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating coronavirus situation in India, an unnamed BCCI source has said.
AB de Villiers will hold further talks with South Africa head coach Mark Boucher about a possible comeback at the T20 World Cup.
The T20 World Cup is still on course to be held in India later this year despite a huge spike in the country's Covid-19 cases.