The Afghanistan Cricket Board released the dates for the country’s all-formats away trip of Sri Lanka in February on Sunday. After a single Test match, Afghanistan will play three ODIs and three T20Is. They will then travel to the United Arab Emirates to host Ireland for a complete series consisting of three ODIs, three T20Is, and one Test.
The SSC in Colombo has set February 2–6 as the date for the one-time exam. The three ODIs are slated to take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 9, 11, and 14. The three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) against Dambulla on February 17, 19, and 21 will thereafter take place there.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Abu Dhabi is set to host the first Test of the series against Ireland from February 28 to March 3. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host both the Twenty20 and Over-50 Internationals. The dates for the ODI matches are March 7, 9, and 12, and the dates for the T20Is are March 15, 17, and 18.
The original plan for the Sri Lankan tour included the three ODIs. Which only comprised the Test and three T20Is. The conversations the ACB conducted with the SLC made this feasible. The addition of these three ODIs is a big step towards ensuring a thorough tour that will strengthen ties between the two countries. While also giving Afghanistan cricket a lot of exposure. AfghanAtalan can readily take up the task of playing Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, according to ACB chairman Mirwais Ashraf.
The Afghanistan National Team has a very busy calendar full of intense tournaments in 2024. Which is a very excellent and healthy indicator for Afghanistan cricket, according to ACB CEO Naseem Khan. The next trips to India and Sri Lanka. Together with the home series against Ireland. will help us better prepare the team for the important T20 World Cup. excitedly awaiting the upcoming numerous series.
