IND vs AFG: Afghanistan tour of India In Massive Doubts As BCCI Fears Players' Fatigue Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023- Reports

Uncertainty looms over the expected tour of Afghanistan’s cricket team to India during the Eid-ul-Adha break, as the proposed white-ball series faces potential cancellation.

According to Cricbuzz sources, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing challenges in scheduling the three-match ODI series due to the limited time available between the World Test Championship final and a comprehensive series in the Caribbean.

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Initially, the plan was to hold the three games between June 20 and 30, with the squad departing for the Caribbean on July 7. However, the upcoming confirmation of the Asia Cup schedule in September has further complicated matters.

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BCCI insiders reveal that if the Afghanistan series goes ahead as planned, the players would be deprived of much-needed rest before the crucial World Cup in October-November.

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While BCCI officials have refrained from disclosing the precise reasons behind the reconsideration, there are a few factors that could have contributed to the decision.

One potential factor could be the expiration of BCCI’s broadcast deal with Disney Star, as the new tender has not yet been released. While an interim arrangement is a possibility, there are concerns regarding whether the board will secure an adequate price for the bilateral series ahead of the complete tender process.

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Mirwais Ashraf, the President of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), is currently in India, having been invited by the BCCI for the final of the IPL. This presents an opportunity for the two boards to engage in discussions about the potential short bilateral series during the ACC meeting scheduled on May 28. However, a final decision regarding the tour remains uncertain at this stage, pending a potential change of heart at the last minute.

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The looming doubts over the Afghanistan tour have raised questions about the future of the bilateral series. Fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await updates on the situation, as the fate of the tour hangs in the balance. As the BCCI and ACB continue their deliberations, cricket fans hope for a positive resolution that allows Afghanistan’s team to compete against India in the anticipated series.

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