Mirwais Ashraf, a former all-rounder, has been named Afghanistan’s new cricket chief

Mirwais Ashraf: Mirwais Ashraf represented Afghanistan in 46 one-day internationals and 25 Twenty20 internationals before retiring in 2016.

Former all-rounder Mirwais Ashraf was named acting chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board by the Taliban on Wednesday, replacing Azizullah Fazli, who had only been in charge for two months.

The decision was made in response to demands made by national players during a meeting with Taliban officials in Abu Dhabi during the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup, according to Afghan media.

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Taliban statement said:

“The prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has appointed Mirwais Ashraf as acting chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB),”

Mirwais Ashraf represented Pakistan in 46 one-day internationals and 25 Twenty20 internationals. The latter of which he did in 2016

Afghanistan was eliminates from the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup. After winning only two of their five Group 2 games, losing to Pakistan, India, and New Zealand.

Since the Taliban seized charge following the withdrawal of the US. And NATO soldiers in late August this year, the country has experienced political and cricketing turmoil.

The Taliban’s adamant opposition to women playing cricket has spurred calls. For the Afghan squad to be banned, with Australian Test captain Tim Payne predicting that nations will refuse to play them.

However, Cricket Australia has postponed a Test match against Afghanistan. Set for later this month in Brisbane. Stating that they will host the match only once the situation has been clarified.

In addition, the International Cricket Council, which has laws requiring all member countries to have men’s and women’s teams, has been cautious. Suggesting that the issue will be discussed at a board meeting later this month.

Despite this, the ACB has confirmed that its team will travel to Zimbabwe. However, next month for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.

The match dates are yet to be determine.

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