Afghanistan will tour the UAE later this month to play a sequence of three T20Is and two 50-over matches in opposition to the hosts on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
This might be Afghanistan’s second tour of the UAE in 2023. The Rashid Khan-led aspect had gained a carefully fought T20I sequence 2-1 in Abu Dhabi in February.
The sequence will present one other studying alternative for the UAE gamers in opposition to an opponent that has made speedy strides in worldwide cricket, together with a powerful outing within the lately concluded ICC Men’s ODI World Cup in India.
The three T20Is might be performed on December 29, December 31 and January 2.
The two groups will have interaction in two 50-over contests within the leadup to the sequence. These matches may also be performed in Sharjah on December 25 and 27.
“We had a massively aggressive T20I sequence in February and this tour will as soon as once more present glorious alternatives to our seasoned in addition to younger gamers in opposition to a formidable opponent, mentioned Emirates Cricket Board’s General Secretary Mubashshir Usmani.
“Our collaboration with the Emirates Cricket Board has been helpful. The inaugural UAE Series earlier this year offered us an excellent foundation to prepare for following events throughout the year,” added Afghanistan Cricket Board’s CEO Naseeb Khan.
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