Kabul, Afghanistan — 1 December 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan (CFU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and strengthen cricket development between the two nations.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by:
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Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO, Afghanistan Cricket Board
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Dr. Khalid Hatam, Board Member, Afghanistan Cricket
Board
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Mr. Aziz Mihliev, Chairman of CFU
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Mr. Fazliddin Ibodullaev, CEO of CFU
Scope of Cooperation
Under this agreement, ACB will provide Uzbekistan with comprehensive
cricket development support—including coaching education, umpiring and
officiating training, S&C and physiotherapy programs, video analysis,
talent identification, technical courses, and development camps led by elite
Afghan coaches. ACB will also assist Uzbek coaches through ICC tutor pathways
and invite Uzbek players to train at the ACB High-Performance Center in Kabul.
In addition to the above areas of support, Afghanistan’s A team,
Domestic Champion team, and U19 team will also feature in bilateral fixtures
organized by the CFU in Uzbekistan, helping provide the competitive exposure
necessary for the CFU’s on-field cricket development. This two-way cooperation is
expected to significantly strengthen relations between the two nations and
deepen regional cricket ties.
ACB reaffirmed its commitment to supporting emerging cricket nations
such as Uzbekistan and expressed readiness to extend similar support to other
nations seeking to grow the sport. ACB also highlighted its willingness to
share its lessons learned, management experience, and successful approaches that
contributed to Afghanistan’s rapid rise in global cricket.
Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO of ACB, said: “We welcome this partnership with CFU. ACB is committed to supporting emerging cricket nations with the same dedication that accelerated our own growth, and we look forward to sharing our technical expertise and experience.”
Similarly, Dr. Khalid Hatam, ACB Board Member, stated: “This MoU
strengthens our regional cricket ties and creates new pathways in coaching,
player development, and technical growth. We are pleased to share our journey
and support CFU’s cricketing aspirations.”
Mr. Aziz Mihliev, Chairman of CFU, added, “CFU is pleased to partner
with ACB. Their accumulated experience from building competitive structures to
nurturing elite talent will be invaluable as we strengthen our cricketing
foundation and elevate the development of our players and coaches.”
Mr. Fazliddin Ibodullaev, CEO of CFU, further added: “ACB’s rapid rise
to the Full Member pathway is a compelling model for emerging cricket nations,
and one that CFU is closely studying. This partnership gives us a unique
opportunity to learn from a proven, accelerated growth trajectory. We are
confident that with shared expertise, disciplined planning, and regional
collaboration, CFU can chart a similarly ambitious path forward.”
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For further information, please contact:
Commercial
Department
Afghanistan
Cricket Board (ACB)
Email:
Marketing@Afghancricket.af
Website: www.acb.af