ICC Keeps Close Watch On Afghanistan Cricket Team, Not Clear About Its Participation In T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council is keeping a close watch on the situation in Afghanistan. Nothing can be said about the future of cricket in Afghanistan amid the current situation.

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The future of cricket in Afghanistan is also under question after the Taliban's occupation of the country. The situation in Afghanistan has become extremely serious with every passing day. The International Cricket Council is now monitoring the changing situation in Afghanistan. According to reports, the ICC has kept a full watch on the developments in Afghanistan. 

The ICC office in Dubai has been in constant touch with members of the Afghanistan Cricket Board in Kabul. The biggest challenge for the ACB is to preserve women's cricket in the country. In 2020, 25 female players were first included in the central contract. 

A source in ICC women's cricket said there has been a big change and we don't know what will happen. The ACB knows that to be a full member of the ICC, it is necessary to have a national women's team but there is a lot of uncertainty given the recent situation. "As far as women's cricket in Afghanistan is concerned, we have not received any information from the ICC about it," said Lisa Sthalekar, a member of the ICC Women's Cricket Committee.

Afghanistan team's situation not clear on World Cup

Despite the massive political change in the country, the country's cricket community is hopeful of the game's future The former ACB CEO Shafiqullah Stanikzai told Cricbuzz, "Cricket in Afghanistan began from refugee camps and we have come a long way. With very limited resources, we climbed our way up to full membership I hope and pray that cricket continues to develop in Afghanistan. "

Afghanistan star Rashid Khan has already expressed concern over the whole issue. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, however, are set to play in the IPL. But amid the current situation, there is still nothing to be said on if Afghanistan will be able to participate in the T20 World Cup this year.