New Delhi, August 12: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially approved the dates for the proposed three-match T20 series against Afghanistan. This will mark the first time Afghanistan will host the Indian team for a T20 series in India.
The matches are scheduled to be held at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas expressed the board’s commitment to supporting the development of cricket in Afghanistan and providing its players with opportunities to compete at the highest levels. He stated, “Bilateral series are an essential part of cricket, as they allow teams to regularly play against strong opponents and gain valuable experience. We welcome the Afghanistan Cricket Board to India for this series and look forward to working together to make it a success. We believe there is much more we can achieve together, and we will continue to support Afghan cricket while strengthening the relationship between our two cricketing nations.”
BCCI Secretary Devjeet Saikia shared his enthusiasm for hosting the T20 series in India, highlighting the exciting rivalry that has developed between India and Afghanistan in recent years. He noted, “Both teams have talented players, and Afghan players are quite popular among fans in India. This reflects the strong relationship between our two cricketing nations. Hosting Afghanistan for their historic first Test in 2018 was another significant milestone in this journey. We have consistently seen bilateral matches between both teams.”
He added, “We recently hosted Afghanistan for a Test and ODI series in June. This T20 series means that both teams will now compete against each other in all three formats. We are excited to welcome the Afghanistan team to New Delhi and are confident that this will be an exciting and memorable series.”
Afghanistan Cricket Board President Mirwais Ashraf emphasized the importance of this series for Afghan cricket, stating, “This series holds great significance for us. It is another important step in the development of our long-standing relationship with the BCCI. Hosting a bilateral series in India is a major achievement for us, and we greatly value the BCCI’s support in making this event possible.”
He concluded, “In recent years, we have hosted matches in both India and the UAE. Given the significance and scale of this series, we believe India is an excellent venue for this event. We are confident that this series will create valuable opportunities in commercial, technical, and cricketing aspects, adding a new dimension to our bilateral engagement. We look forward to a successful series and further strengthening our partnership with the BCCI.”
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