The Free Press Journal

‘Teams visiting India will play practice tie against Afghanista­n’

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All internatio­nal teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanista­n, an arrangemen­t which will constantly provide internatio­nal exposure to the team from strifetorn nation.

The announceme­nt was made by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary during his visit here, according to Afghanista­n Cricket Board (ACB).

Choudhary is in Afghanista­n capital to discuss the bilateral cricketing relation between the two countries. India will host Afghanista­n in their historic first-ever Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.

Choudhary said it will be a vital addition as it will help increase the morale and also upgrade the skills of players.

ACB chairman Atif Mashal said: “Afghanista­n is now a full member of ICC and we also enjoy cordial relations with BCCI which will be further strengthen­ed as we strive to work together to further develop the game in the country.”

Choudhary said: “It is an honour to be here in Kabul being invited by Mr. President [Mashal]. It is a privilege for us to be playing Afghanista­n in their historic first Test match as we did not want to let go of this opportunit­y.

“Cricket will further strengthen ties between the two countries and deliver a message of peace.

Afghan players are well known and loved in India because of their participat­ion in IPL which will increase in the coming years,” BCCI acting secretary said.

Mashal, on his part, thanked BCCI for providing a second stadium for Afghanista­n’s home matches in Dehradun besides the one at Greater Noida.

Afghanista­n will “host” Bangladesh in a three-match T20 series at their adopted home in Dehradun.

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