ACB backtracks from series against Pakistan

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Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has ruled out agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan for the cricket series.

According to ACB spokesperson, Fareed Hotak, if there is going to be any agreement, sentiments of Afghan people will be considered first.

His statement came at a time when a social media trend ‘No cricket with Pakistan’ is going on in Afghanistan.

Some social media users stated that matches are played with friends, not enemies.

It is pertinent to mention here that, most of Afghan players get their early training in Pakistan and performed excellently under coaching of Inzamam-ul-Haq, a former Pakistani iconic batsman serving now as chief selector of Pakistani cricket team.

Two days ago, it was announced by PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan and ACB Chairman Atif Mashal announced that both countries will play two T20 matches.

According to Cricinfo, Mashal Atif also hinted a bilateral series with Pakistan but after this public pressure, the chances of series are minimal.