Afghanistan Cricket Board

Governing body of cricket in Afghanistan

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2021	All 25 players of the women's cricket team are forced to flee Afghanistan when Taliban takes control.
August 2021	Taliban leaders visit ACB headquarters and order the cricket board to continue activities as usual.
January 2021	Afghanistan Cricket Board explored the possibility of using Oman as a new 'home' venue for international cricket matches due to ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
2020	Attempt made to reform the Afghanistan women's cricket team.
June 14 2018	Afghanistan plays its first Test match against India, which they lost within two days.
June 22 2017	Afghanistan is granted Test nation status by the ICC, sharing this honor with Ireland and bringing the total test-playing nations to twelve.
July 2016	ACB unveils strategic plan to become a top-six ODI team by 2019 and a top-three team in T20Is and ODIs by 2025.
2014	Afghanistan women's national cricket team folds due to lack of support and Taliban threats.
November 11 2010	Afghanistan women's national cricket team is formed to help women understand cricket.
October 2010	Afghanistan Cricket Board President Omar Zakhilwal announced plans to construct standard cricket grounds in all 34 provinces within the next two years.

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