The government has allowed the resumption of cricket in the country provided that all precautionary measures for the prevention of coronavirus should be implemented. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Saturday.
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Vice President Sarwar Danish. ACB Executive Director Lutfullah Stanikzai was present during the meeting.
Government permission regarding the resumption of cricket in the country would pave the way for Sphageza Cricket League which will be held in the near feature.
Stanikzai said: “Domestic cricket is opportunity to prepare for the international games and player will be able to examine their skills and fitness before international games.”
Vice President Danish said that cricket team earned honor and trophies for the country that is why the ACB could resume domestic games while adhering to health guidelines by the Ministry of Public Health to stop the spread of Covid-19.