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India to Host Afghanistan’s Maiden Test in Bengaluru This June

Afghanistan earned their Test status in June last year.

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Afghanistan will play their maiden Test match against India from 14-18 June in Bengaluru, a massive fillip to the war-ravaged country's cricketing profile. The decision was taken after officials from the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board met in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary said Bengaluru emerged as the best-possible venue for the historic match.

Bengaluru because at that time of the year, there will be rains almost everywhere and where it will not be raining, there will be such heat that cricket will be practically impossible during the day time. Considering all the factors Bengaluru was the finest choice.
Amitabh Choudhary, BCCI Acting Secretary

Bengaluru was in the running as the leading venue for the match after the BCCI, last month, announced that it would host the neighbouring country's entry into the five-day format.

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Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland in June last year. Their respective boards were made full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June, becoming the sport's 11th and 12th Test-playing nations.

Besides welcoming them into five-day cricket, the BCCI has extended a helping hand to Afghanistan on a number of occasions.

The team from the war-ravaged nation has hosted its home games in India, most recently the series against Ireland in Greater Noida.

The historic friendship between India and Afghanistan cannot be denied. It goes back to centuries. I am glad that cricket is also added to it. The support of BCCI to ACB over the last several years has been tremendous. Whether it was backing ACB in the ICC when our full membership was under consideration, making facilities available (for its players in India), we really recognise the support and we really appreciate it. We are a full member (and will be playing more games), so we have requested the BCCI for another home ground. In principle, we have agreed and will be announcing the exact ground very soon.
Shukrullah Atif Mashal, Chairman, ACB

Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi became the first two Afghanistan cricketers to be bought at the IPL auction last year. Thirteen Afghan players have registered themselves for the IPL auction on 27-28 January.

Afghanistan arrived in the international stage in 2009, when they played the ICC World Cup qualifiers in South Africa. They finished fifth in the tournament after defeating Scotland by 89 runs.

Afghanistan won 6 matches in the competition. They beat Denmark, Bermuda, Ireland, Namibia and Scotland (twice).

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(With inputs from PTI)

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