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Afghanistan Cricket Board have actually concerned a five-year shared contract with the Emirates Cricket Board, which will see the 2 country’s cricket groups play versus each other each year in 3 T20 I contests. The Afghanistan cricket group will play their house components at UAE’s first-rate locations, while the Emirates board will likewise supply the Afghanistan group with logistic assistance.
In return, the UAE side will acquire much-needed direct exposure, as they continue to take actions to end up being a cricketing superpower. UAE likewise hosted the Asia Cup 2022, however stopped working to reach the group phase of the competitors.
They likewise contended at the T20 World Cup qualifiers, however once again stopped working to make it beyond the certifying rounds. In order to acquire direct exposure, they have actually struck an arrangement with Afghanistan who have actually turned into one of the increasing superpowers on the planet of cricket.
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However, the Afghanistan group have actually been required to play their house components beyond their nation due to logistic concerns, absence of first-rate facilities, and security issues.
They have actually formerly played their house video games in Sharjah, from 2010-16, followed by Greater Noida (2017) and Dehradun (2018-19). The contract with UAE would make it possible for Afghanistan to play their house components at UAE’s first-rate facilities places.
Also, the Emirates Cricket Board will supply important logistic assistance to the Afghanistan Cricket Board, consisting of visa help and workplace.
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In a main declaration, Naseeb Khan, CEO, Afghanistan Cricket Board, acknowledged the cooperation in between both nations and revealed his self-confidence that this contract will be rewarding, and serve to considerably benefit future objectives and aspirations.
” Both the Emirates and Afghanistan Cricket Boards delight in long, cordial relations, and we more than happy to support the ACB in making sure that they have a house for their cricket.”
“We are likewise grateful to Afghanistan Cricket Board for consenting to play T20 internationals versus UAE Team each year. This will supply our UAE group with the indispensable direct exposure and assistance in their advancement,” stated Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary, Emirates Cricket Board.
With inputs from IANS