Afghanistan Cricket Board Sign Landmark #MoU to Accelerate Cricket Development in Uzbekistan

The  (CFU) is pleased to announce the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) — one of the most passionate and respected cricket nations in the world.

Afghanistan’s rise in global cricket is a story of #discipline, #resilience, and #grassroots strength. From local fields to international arenas, Afghan cricket has inspired millions and built one of Asia’s most dynamic talent pipelines.

Through this partnership, #Uzbekistan takes an important strategic step:

Bringing Afghanistan’s proven cricket expertise into Uzbekistan’s grassroots ecosystem.

Under the MoU, both boards will work together on:
 • Coach education & capacity building
 • Age-group and school cricket development
 • High-performance pathways for young Uzbek players
 • Technical knowledge sharing and talent identification
 • Joint training camps and friendly matches

For Uzbekistan — a young, ambitious cricketing nation — this cooperation opens a pathway to accelerate our vision of building a strong national structure, expanding participation, and giving opportunities to thousands of children across the country.

For Afghanistan, it reflects their commitment to supporting regional cricket growth and sharing their successful development model with emerging nations.

A stronger partnership. A stronger region. A stronger future for cricket.

The CFU expresses sincere appreciation to the ACB leadership for their trust and collaboration. Together, we are laying foundations that will benefit generations to come.

Cricket in Central Asia is rising — and today marks another big step forward.