Afghanistan ‘A’ Team to tour Sri Lanka in April

Afghanistan ‘A’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024

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Afghanistan ‘A’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024

The Afghanistan Cricket Board today confirmed Afghan Abdalyan’s upcoming away tour to Sri Lanka. Afghan Abdalyan (Afghanistan A Team) is scheduled to play a solitary four-day match and five One Day matches against Sri Lanka A from April 28 to May 14 in Sri Lanka.

Afghan Abdalyan A will arrive in Sri Lanka on April 25 and kick off their tour with a One Day match against the Sri Lanka A side on April 28. Other four One Day matches are scheduled to be played on April 30, May 3, May 5, and May 7. Following the One Day matches, a one-off four-day match is slated to be held from May 11 to May 14.  

The five One Day games will be held at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium while P. Sara Oval Grounds will host the one-off four-day game. 

Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO of ACB, expressed his satisfaction with the consistent engagement of the Afghan Abdalyan squad in bilateral events and multi-nation events. He highlighted the importance of providing ample exposure to the A team, which serves as the backup for the senior national team. 

“The ACB remains committed to facilitating as much exposure as possible for the AfghanAtalan squad, which comprises our talented young cricketers,” he added. 

Series Schedule:  

Afghan Abdalyan Tour to Sri Lanka, April – May 2024 
Date  Format  Venue 
28th April, 2024  1st  One Day Match  Hambantota 
30th April, 2024  2nd  One Day Match  Hambantota 
3rd May, 2024  3rd  One Day Match  Hambantota 
5th May, 2024  4th  One Day Match  Hambantota 
7th May, 2024  5th  One Day Match  Hambantota 
11th – 14th May, 2024  One-off Four Day Match  P. Sara Oval