Afghanistan’s Future Tours Program (2025-2027)

Afghanistan’s Future Tours Program (2023-2027)

The International Cricket Council has released the Future Tours Program (FTP) for the cycle from 2023 to 2027, outlining Afghanistan's upcoming matches. During this period, Afghanistan is set to play 21 Test matches, 45 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 57 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

Afghanistan is scheduled to compete in four series against Ireland and three series against Zimbabwe. They will also face top teams like Australia, India, and New Zealand during this cycle of the ICC Men’s Future Tours Program. The FTP announcement, which results from a collaborative effort among Full Members with the support of the ICC, ensures certainty in cricket fixtures by confirming all bilateral series across three formats. The specific dates and venues for these series will be announced by the respective Members in due course.

The maximum number of Test matches for Afghanistan will be against Zimbabwe, with whom they will also play 12 ODIs and 12 T20Is, in addition to five Tests. Ireland, which gained Test status alongside Afghanistan in 2017, will be another competitor, with four Tests, 12 ODIs, and 10 T20Is on the agenda.

The FTP also confirms both home and away commitments for matches against Australia, India, and New Zealand.

Naseeb Khan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), welcomed the FTP announcement. He stated, “The Afghanistan Cricket Board is delighted to be a significant part of the ICC’s Future Tours Program for the next cycle from 2023 to 2027. The increased number of Test matches will greatly impact the growth of the game and the development of our players, which is crucial for our future plans.

“We have always aspired to compete against the major cricketing nations. According to the new cycle, we are eagerly looking forward to playing red-ball cricket against them. Bilateral cricket is also essential for both technical and financial growth, and we will collaborate with our fellow boards to engage in more bilateral cricket.

“Additionally, these matches will play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability of the ACB in the coming years.”

It is important to acknowledge that the number of matches may fluctuate. The final number and format of the games will be determined following discussions between the two boards, taking into account the financial and logistical factors relevant to each series' designated window.