As of now, Afghanistan are likely to tour India for a one-off Test and three-match ODI series, which begins on the 6th of June. The series is scheduled to be played across several venues around India.
For the first time in the history of the game, Afghanistan has shown an inclination towards hosting the Indians for an international series this year. However, the series will be held at the national capital of India, Delhi.
Afghanistan have been in extraordinary form in the shortest format of the game, and has often been referred to as the second-best side in Asia.
BCCI mediates between DDCA and the ACB
“BCCI and ACB share a good relationship. The BCCI has been helping other boards like Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe by sending Indian teams to play a series there to boost the finances of those boards. An understanding has been reached between the BCCI and ACB in this regard. An official announcement will be made after a few modalities are completed,” as quoted in TOI reports.
India's selectors to pick squad while keeping the Asian Games in mind
Afghanistan have hosted matches in India for almost a decade, as they previously played series against Ireland in 2017 and Bangladesh in 2018, in Greater Noida and Dehradun respectively. The last time they hosted New Zealand in Greater Noida was back in September 2024.
“The itinerary has been shared with India’s national selection committee since they have to pick a 15-member T20 team for the Asian Games in late Sept. The cricket event at the Asian Games is due to start on September 23. The selectors will pick the team accordingly,” the BCCI source said to TOI.
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