Afghanistan Cricket Board sets Abu Dhabi as home base for next five years

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have announced that they have inked a five-year destination support agreement with Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub (ADCSH), making Abu Dhabi, UAE, their home venue for the next five years.

Due to the political situation in Afghanistan, ACB cannot host international games at home and, as a result, have had to offer alternative destinations for touring teams to play bilateral series they are scheduled to host.

Afghanistan has previously hosted teams in India's Dehradun, Lucknow, and Greater Noida, as well as in the UAE.

Following discussions between ACB and ADCSH, it was announced that Abu Dhabi, UAE, will host all ACB training camps and all Afghanistan A and national age-group matches. Additionally, the ACB and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will collaborate to facilitate Afghanistan's use of UAE venues for hosting senior men's bilateral matches.

ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan expressed his appreciation for Abu Dhabi and the UAE's unwavering support.

"Very excited to be entering a fruitful partnership with the ADCSH, which will allow us to utilize all the premium facilities available in this destination for the development of our age-group cricket. Abu Dhabi confirmed as our second home marks another turning point for Afghanistan cricket," said Naseeb in a statement.