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The three-match T20I collection between the UAE and Afghanistan might be held at Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub’s Zayed Cricket Stadium on February 16, 18 and 19.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has chosen a preliminary record of twenty-two gamers for the preparation camp within the UAE.
The squad will depart for the UAE every week earlier than the beginning of the collection, the place the staff will characteristic in a conditioning camp in Abu Dhabi.
The T20I collection is being performed in accordance with the mutual cooperation settlement that was lately signed between Afghanistan and the Emirates Cricket Boards.
Based on the settlement, Afghanistan will play a collection of three T20I matches with the UAE on an annual foundation.
“We are honoured to be part of this partnership and are pleased with the results of our recent talks and negotiations with the Emirates Cricket Board,” stated Naseeb Khan, the CEO of the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
“Playing this T20I series is the first step in our long-term commitment and we are looking forward to a continued relationship with ECB,” he added.
Mubashshir Usmani, Emirates Cricket Board General Secretary stated; “Emirates Cricket are looking forward to welcoming players and staff from Afghanistan Cricket as we embark on this journey and collaboration with them.”
“We anticipate three very competitive, highly entertaining T20I matches.”
This might be Afghanistan’s first worldwide project in 2023 and is taken into account an important preparation for a busy upcoming season, which incorporates a number of bilateral commitments and main occasions such because the ACC Asia Cup in September and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in October.
