Afghanistan Announces Multi Format Series Schedule Against Sri Lanka, Ireland Before T20 World Cup 2024

Published - 09 Jan 2024, 11:26 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:25 AM

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled the schedule for its forthcoming series against Sri Lanka and Ireland. The Afghanistan team is scheduled to commence a multi-format tour to Sri Lanka, followed by a home series against the Ireland cricket team.

The Afghan team is scheduled to participate in a one-off Test, along with three ODIs and three T20Is, against Sri Lanka in February. Subsequently, they will travel to the UAE to host Ireland for the all-format series, comprising one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.

Afghanistan To Take Sri Lanka In One-Off Test In Colombo

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo from February 2 to 6. The three ODIs will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on February 9, 11, and 14. The Dambulla International Cricket Stadium will host three T20Is on February 17, 19, and 21.

Following the Sri Lanka tour, Afghanistan is set to participate in a one-off Test at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from February 28 to March 3. The ODIs are slated for March 7, 9, and 12, with the T20Is commencing on March 15. All white-ball matches are scheduled to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

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Will Foster Stronger Relations Between The Two Nations – ACB Chief

ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf emphasized the significance of adding three ODIs to the Sri Lanka tour. He acknowledged the challenge of facing Sri Lanka in their own territory but expressed confidence in Afghanistan’s ability to embrace such difficulties.

“The addition of these three ODIs is a significant move to ensure a complete and comprehensive tour which not only provides good exposure to Afghanistan Cricket but will also foster stronger relations between the two nations. Playing Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka is always tricky but is a challenge that Afghan Atalan can easily embrace,” Mirwais Ashraf said.

“The Year 2024 is a very busy and full of highly voltage competitions for the Afghanistan National Team which is a very good and positive sign for Afghanistan Cricket. The upcoming tours of India, and Sri Lanka, and then the home series against Ireland will help us to prepare the team for the much-important T20 World Cup. Eagerly looking for the multiple series upfront,” ACB CEO Naseem Khan added.

Before the upcoming tours, Afghanistan is set to engage in its first-ever bilateral series against India this month. The T20I series is scheduled to take place in India from January 11 to 17. Afghanistan is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in June.