Many diplomatic contacts between Afghanistan and the rest of the world have been impeded or halted since the Taliban took control of the nation. Cricket, on the other hand, might not be one of them.
The Taliban administration has sanctioned the country’s first test match since taking power. According to Hamid Shinwari, the chief executive of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the cricket administration has received permission to play a test series in Australia.
It’s a policy reversal from the previous Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which reigned from 1996 to 2001. Most types of entertainment were outlawed during the time.
It’s a policy reversal from the previous Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which reigned from 1996 to 2001. Most types of entertainment were outlawed during the time.
The match will be held in Hobart between November 27 and December 2. The match was planned to take place in 2020, however, it was postponed owing to the covid pandemic.
In the last three decades, cricket has exploded in popularity in Afghanistan. The rise to prominence of Pakistan’s spinner Rashid Khan has also boosted cricket’s popularity. Khan is currently one of the best bowlers in the world and has starred in other cricket-playing countries.
In 2017, Afghanistan was granted Test status, and in June 2018, it played its maiden match against India in Bengaluru.
Afghanistan is also expected to compete in the ICC T20 World Championship, which will be held this year.
