The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Asadullah Khan as the new Chief Selector, replacing Noorulhaq Malikzai who stepped down due to family reasons. Mr. Khan, a former acting CEO of the ACB, brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of cricket to his new role.

Asadullah Khan has previously served in various leadership positions :-

Having previously served in various leadership positions within ACB, including acting CEO, chief selector, and video analyst, Asadullah Khan has demonstrated his commitment and dedication to Afghan cricket. In addition, he is a level-three certified coach and has also served as the Cricket Director of the Qatar Cricket Association. His proven track record and familiarity with the players make him well-suited to lead the selection committee.

Cricket Afghanistan: The selection committee structure will now comprise :-

The selection committee structure will now comprise Asadullah Khan as the chief selector, supported by members Noorulhaq Malikzai as National Selection Member, and members Mir Mubariz, and Ahmad Shah. Taj Malik Alam and Mohammad Khan Zadran will continue their roles as domestic selectors, ensuring a comprehensive and balanced selection process.

Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity, Asadullah Khan stated :-

“I am honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of heading the selection committee of players. ACB is not a new organization for me as I have rich experience working for this great organization in the past. I am committed to identifying talented players and providing them with opportunities to represent our country and achieve success on the international stage.”

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