Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses interest in hosting ACC events

In a recent meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held in Kuala Lumpur under the chairmanship of Jay Shah, significant discussions and decisions were made regarding the future of cricket in the region. 

One of the key highlights of the meeting was the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) expression of interest in hosting ACC events. This move indicates Afghanistan's eagerness to play a more prominent role in the regional cricketing landscape.

The meeting also focused on various cricketing matters related to the 2026 Asian Games. In addition, discussions were held regarding the ACC’s future tournaments, media rights from 2024 to 2031, and the potential inclusion of new countries in the ACC's activities.

Another important topic on the agenda was the scheduling of the Bangladesh-Afghanistan series. The two teams are set to face off across all formats, with Bangladesh's tour of Afghanistan being finalized. Bangladesh has provided a positive response regarding the tour, indicating the series will proceed as planned.

Representing Pakistan at the meeting was COO Salman Naseer, as PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was unable to attend due to other engagements.