All international teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanistan, an arrangement which will constantly provide international exposure to the team from strife-torn nation, said BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary. Choudhary is in Afghanistan capital to discuss the bilateral cricketing relation between the two countries.
India will host Afghanistan in their historic first-ever Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.
“It is an honour to be here in Kabul being invited by Mr. President (Mashal). It is a privilege for us to be playing Afghanistan in their historic first Test match as we did not want to let go of this opportunity” he said.
“Cricket will further strengthen ties between the two countries and deliver a message of peace. Afghan players are well known and loved in India because of their participation in IPL which will increase in the coming years,” BCCI acting secretary said.
