The appointment is the first major cricketing development in the country since the Taliban’s takeover
Azizullah Fazli is the new chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board. His appointment is the first major cricketing development in the country since the Taliban’s takeover of the political reins following the withdrawal of western troops and the collapse of the elected government.
Fazli’s return to the chairman’s post came after the Taliban held a meeting with ACB officials on Sunday. Fazli has been associated with Afghanistan cricket for close to two decades, and was among the early group of players who established the game in the country. He has also served as the ACB’s vice-chairman and adviser in the past, and has been involved in running the country’s domestic and regional set-up.