Cricket afghanistan news

Here are some recent news updates about cricket in Afghanistan:

Recent Matches and Series:

• Afghanistan's T20I series against Ireland was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Afghanistan's ODI series against Zimbabwe was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Afghanistan's Test match against Australia was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Team News:

• Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star leg-spinner, has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a knee injury.
• Mohammad Nabi, Afghanistan's experienced all-rounder, has been appointed as the captain of the Afghanistan T20I team.
• Najibullah Zadran, Afghanistan's top-order batsman, has been dropped from the T20I squad due to poor form.

Coaching Staff:

• Afghanistan has appointed Phil Simmons as their new head coach, replacing Lance Klusener.
• Simmons has previously coached West Indies and Ireland, and has also worked as a consultant with the Afghanistan team.

Cricket Development:

• The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has launched a new initiative to develop cricket in the country, with a focus on grassroots development and women's cricket.
• The ACB has also partnered with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to develop cricket in Afghanistan, with a focus on improving infrastructure and coaching.

Other News:

• Afghanistan's cricketers have been struggling with injuries and fitness issues, with several players missing matches due to injuries.
• The ACB has been working to improve the team's fitness and conditioning, with the help of a new fitness coach.