Photo Credit: Afghanistan Cricket Board
Afghanistan Cricket Board today confirmed that the Afghanistan National Cricket Team will tour Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in early June. The three ODIs are scheduled for the 2nd, 4th & 7th of June at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
The three-match ODI series is part of the two countries’ long-term commitment, which will serve both teams in preparing for the ACC Asia Cup 2023 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in October and November this year.
Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO of the ACB, stated: “We are pleased with our communications and the outcome of our negotiations with Sri Lanka Cricket regarding this event.” Aside from a thorough ICC Future Tours Program, the ACB is dedicated to arranging more bilateral series with the other boards. We have our sights set on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, and we are working hard to arrange more bilateral cricket for our National team in the buildup for the event.” He added.
“Our previous tour to Sri Lanka was an incredible experience in which both countries played competitive cricket, and we are looking forward to engaging in some high-voltage cricket this time as well,” added Naseeb Khan.
Afghanistan last toured Sri Lanka not so long ago as they played a three-match ICC Cricket World Cup Super League ODI series against the hosts in November last year, the series that was shared between the two sides 1-1.
Series Schedule
| Date | Format | Venue |
| 2nd June 2023 | 1st ODI | MRICS, Hambantota |
| 4th June 2023 | 2nd ODI | MRICS, Hambantota |
| 7th June 2023 | 3rd ODI | MRICS, Hambantota |
Name of Author: Afghanistan Cricket Board
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the governing body for cricket in Afghanistan. It joined the ICC in 2001, became an associate member in 2013, and a full member in 2017. The ACB is also part of the Asian Cricket Council.
