The series is scheduled from Feb. 9 to 14 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Iran knocked four-times champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper.

"The ACB's request for a budget share equivalent to other full member countries was approved in a significant move," the.

Rashid, 25, is Afghanistan's leading Test wicket-taker with 34 wickets in five matches and plays a crucial role across all.

Vahdat Hanonov put Tajikistan ahead with a first-half goal, but Khalifa Al Hammadi's stoppage-time header sent the match into extra.

Rashid Khan, recovering from back surgery, will miss the match. Leg-spinner Qais Ahmad replaces him.

The appointment follows Afghanistan's strong performance in last year's World Cricket Cup.

Afghanistan clinched second place, following host country Iran, at the fourth Eurasia Championship in Tehran.

In a thrilling third T20 International, India and Afghanistan ended in a tie with both teams scoring 212.

In a closely contested match held in Thailand, Afghanistan triumphed over the UAE with a final score of 57-51, showcasing.