ACB confirms dates for Delhi T20Is after BCCI greenlight

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the widely reported dates for the three-match T20I series against India in New Delhi. In a letter to stakeholders on Monday (August 10), the ACB said the matches will be played on September 13, 15 and 17.

The ACB also stated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had agreed to the dates. The Afghan Board’s formal assertion has now virtually ruled out the possibility of the Indian team’s tour of Bangladesh.

What Happened

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had earmarked September 1 to 13 for the six white-ball games, and at least one match of the Afghanistan series clashes with that window. With less than three weeks to go before the proposed BCB dates, the.

• The ACB hereby confirms that the India tour of Afghanistan 2026 (Event) is scheduled to take place from September 13 to September 17.

• India hosting Afghanistan for their historic first Test in 2018 was another significant milestone in this journey, and since then, we have continued to see regular bilateral engagements between the two teams.

• Afghanistan’s players are also quite popular among fans in India, which is a reflection of the strong bond that has developed between the two cricketing nations.

Key Details

Cricbuzz reached out to the BCCI on this. Cricbuzz understands that ITW Universe, which holds the media rights, is in talks with JioStar, Sony Sports and Zee Unite8 for the linear rights of the three matches.

• We welcome the Afghanistan Cricket Board to India for this series and look forward to working closely with them to make it a successful one.

• The BCCI remains committed to supporting the growth of cricket in Afghanistan and providing its players with opportunities to compete at the highest level.

• The BCCI confirmed the series officially on Wednesday (August 12) with president Mithun Manhas reiterating that the BCCI remained steadfast in its support of Afghanistan cricket.

Why It Matters

The broadcaster is expected to be finalised in 24 hours. Meanwhile, the ACB has opened further negotiations with the BCCI, offering to move one of the games to September 14, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi.

• I would not like to comment prematurely on any potential date adjustments that the Afghanistan Cricket Board may be considering.

• Sources familiar with the development have revealed that the Afghanistan board has asked the BCCI if it would be possible to move the first or second match to September 14, thereby giving the series.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Cricbuzz as more details emerge