Afghanistan to Host India for Historic T20I Series in September
Afghanistan to host India for T20I series in Delhi in September
The Times Of India
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Afghanistan will host India for the first time in cricket history, with three T20I matches scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 13, 16, and 19. This series follows Afghanistan's tour of India for a Test and ODIs starting June 6.
- 01This series marks the first time Afghanistan will host India in an international cricket series.
- 02The matches are set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
- 03Afghanistan has previously played home games in India and the UAE due to geopolitical issues.
- 04The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has coordinated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for this series.
- 05The Indian national selection committee will choose a T20 team for the Asian Games, which begin on September 23.
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In a historic first, Afghanistan will host India for an international cricket series, with three T20I matches planned at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 13, 16, and 19. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been in discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to facilitate this series. Afghanistan has been playing its home matches in India and the UAE due to ongoing geopolitical challenges. The ACB previously hosted series against Ireland and Bangladesh in Greater Noida and Dehradun, respectively. The BCCI is also coordinating with the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) to ensure the venue's availability. Additionally, the itinerary has been shared with India's national selection committee to prepare for the Asian Games cricket event, starting on September 23, where a 15-member T20 team will be selected.
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This series will help boost the visibility and financial support for Afghan cricket amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges.
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