Afghanistan added to ACC presidency rotation

Afghanistan has been formally added to the rotation for the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), a landmark governance decision that expands the regional body's leadership pool. The move was approved at the ACC's Annual General Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 22, 2026.

The decision means the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is now among the Test-playing full members eligible to hold the council's top administrative position. The presidency rotation was previously limited to the cricket boards of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The inclusion broadens the governance base of the council and gives Afghanistan a recognized pathway to its highest leadership role for the first time.

The change followed a proposal by ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf, a former Afghanistan international cricketer. The ACC's member boards backed the initiative, which the ACB stated reflects "the growing recognition, confidence, and standing of Afghanistan Cricket within Asia." The resolution also includes supporting Afghanistan as a potential host for future ACC tournaments, though no specific events have been awarded and no timetable has been set. Hosting major international...