Afghanistan A arrive in city on 25-day tour

Afghanistan A arrived in the capital on Monday on a 25-day tour to Bangladesh to play two four-day and five one-day matches against their Bangladesh counterparts in Khulna, Chattogram and BKSP in Savar, reports UNB.

The tourists will start their campaign taking Bangladesh A team in the first four-day match starting July 05 at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna.

The 2nd four-dayer will be held at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from July 12-15.

The first three one-day matches will also be held in Chattogram on July 19, 21 and 24 while the last two one dayers are scheduled for BKSP in Savar on July 27 and 29.

Afghanistan team comprises 21 cricketers and three officials.

Afghanistan A Team: Osman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Bahir Shah Mahboob, Nasir Jamal, Afsar Zazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Yamin Ahmadzai, Darwish Rasooli, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ziaur Rahman Akbar, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wiqarullah Ishaqzai, Fazal Niazay, Saeed Ahmad Shirzad, Shahidullah Kamal, Farid Malik, Munir Ahmad, Karim Janat, Mirwais Ashraf and Nasir Jamal.