Kabul: January 14, 2026 – The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at the ACB headquarters in Kabul. The meeting was chaired by ACB Chairman Mr. Mirwais Ashraf and focused on reviewing the achievements of the past year (2025) and approving strategic plans for the upcoming year (2026).
Attendance:
The meeting was attended in person by ACB Chairman Mr. Mirwais Ashraf, ACB
CEO Mr. Naseeb Khan, Board Member and Kardan University Chancellor Dr. Ahmed
Khalid Hatim, Board Member and ACCI Head Mr. Khan Jan Alokozay. Board members
Mr. Allah Dad Noori, Mr. Obaidullah Saderkhel, Mr. Attila Kamgar, and Mr. Raees
Ahmadzai participated virtually via video link.
Performance Review: A
Year of Growth
The Chief Executive Office presented a comprehensive report comparing international
performances in 2024 and 2025. The data revealed a 5% increase in the national
team's winning ratio, rising from 53% in 2024 to 58% in 2025.
A total of 59 international matches were played in 2025 across the Senior
National, National A-Team (AfghanAbdalyan), and the Afghanistan U19 National
Team levels.
Key Policy Decisions
1: League Participation Policy: To protect player
fitness and mental well-being, the Board approved a new policy regarding
foreign leagues. Players will now be permitted to participate in the Afghanistan
Premier League (APL), plus only three other international leagues per year. This
measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national
duties.
2: Coaching Presence in Afghanistan: A new mandate
requires all international coaching staff to visit Afghanistan when needed.
This clause is now included in contracts to ensure that domestic players can
benefit from the expertise and experience of elite coaches, thereby fostering
local talent development.
3: Policy Amendments: Amendments to eight administrative policies were approved to enhance organizational efficiency and will be implemented in 2026.
Infrastructure & Development
The Board highlighted significant progress in infrastructure, with 19
projects implemented last year, including 9 academies and work on cricket
grounds in Logar and Laghman provinces.
2026 Budget: The Board approved a
dedicated budget of $8 million for various construction projects in 2026. The
bulk of this budget will be directed toward the construction of the Alokhail
Cricket Stadium in Kabul and the Najibullah Tarakai Cricket Stadium in
Nangarhar.
Domestic Cricket
& Financial Health
The meeting noted the success of the domestic calendar, with four major
tournaments broadcast live and all matches played with international-standard
Kookaburra balls. The provincial development plan was deemed highly successful,
fostering competitive inter-provincial cricket.
Financially, the ACB reported effective cost-saving measures alongside
an increase in revenue driven by sponsorships and digital/social media growth.
Conclusion
The Board members commended the ACB leadership for the resumption of
the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) and the launch of major infrastructure
projects. The meeting concluded with the leadership pledging to implement the
approved suggestions and continue the organization's upward trajectory in 2026.
-ENDS-
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