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A four-day level one training course commenced for the umpires today at the Afghanistan Cricket Board main office which will continue till the 17th of December. The training will have a last day practical course that will be done through simulation and scenarios.
The four-day training workshop has been organized by the Game Development Department of the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Head of the department Mr. Firdous Ghani said at the opening that it was a proud moment to see such training workshop organized for the first time in Afghanistan for 23 umpires.
He stressed that the objective of such training was to develop the capacity and skills of the umpires at the country.
He addressed the workshop participants:” you are receiving training for national umpires and it is your responsibility to share it with the others in your provinces and districts as part of your national mandate.”
It must be added that the umpires upon graduation from such trainings will be able to serve as umpires at local and international matches.
At the same time it is important to note that the umpires from 18 provinces are participating in this training having already received preliminary trainings and workshops.
The last day of the training will be conducted at Ghazi AmanUllah Khan Cricket Stadium to simulate the scenarios and do practical trainings.
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.
