ICC officially recognizes Mirwais Ashraf as ACB representative to the board

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Afghanistan Cricket Board
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.

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The International Cricket Council has officially recognized Mr. Mirwais Ashraf, the ACB Chairman, as a member of the board of directors in its quarterly meeting that was held in UAE today, April 10, 2022.

The leadership of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been able to convince the ICC Board and member countries about the concerns that have been raised with the ICC since the change of regime in Afghanistan.

The top management of the ACB has shared a proper report of the achievements in the last few months to the ICC & has responded to all the concerns and as a result, the International Cricket Council (ICC) praised the efforts of the ACB’s current leadership, accepted Mirwais Ashraf as the official ICC representative to the Afghanistan Cricket Board and awarded him with the membership of the ICC board of directors.

Mr Mirwais Ashraf said: “It is a great honor for Afghanistan that Afghan cricket will continue to grow at the International level. We are committed to the development of Afghan cricket and will continue to work for the strengthening of this great game in Afghanistan”. He also added that they are committed to acting as per the rules and regulations laid down in the books.

Mr. Mirwais Ashraf also thanked the International Cricket Council for keeping faith in Afghan Cricket and recognizing him as their representative in Afghanistan Cricket. He also thanked the BCCI, PCB, and other cricketing nations for supporting Afghanistan Cricket and calling the concerned parties on the inclusion of Afghanistan to the World Test Championship.

Name of Author: Afghanistan Cricket Board

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