Sridhar, 54, brings extensive experience to the role, having played 35 first-class and 15 List A matches in India’s domestic.

All matches are being held in Kabul, offering fans a rare opportunity to see their cricketing heroes in action.

Rashid holds the record for the most wickets taken by an overseas player in BBL history, with 98 wickets in.

The competition, which took place in Yunnan, China, featured 254 athletes from five Central Asian countries.

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar was named Man of the Match for his impressive performance, taking three wickets for just 11 runs.

The tournament features 10 teams from various provinces competing for a spot on the national team.

The victories by Akbar and Rahmani mark significant achievements for Afghanistan in this regional competition.

The three-day event, organized by Taliban-run sports officials, marks the second round of qualifying for adult athletes.