ACB Caps Rashid Khan and Afghan Stars to Three Foreign T20 Leagues Annually, Impacting IPL Availability
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has implemented a significant new policy limiting its international players, including IPL stars Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, to participating in a maximum of three foreign T20 leagues annually, in addition to the homegrown Afghanistan Premier League (APL).
This decision, approved at the board’s Annual General Meeting in Kabul, is primarily aimed at managing player workload, protecting physical and mental well-being, and ensuring peak availability for national duties. The policy will force highly sought-after players like Rashid Khan, who regularly features in leagues such as the IPL, SA20, ILT20, and MLC, to make strategic choices regarding their franchise commitments moving forward.
The new cap underscores the ACB's commitment to prioritizing the national team's performance, especially as the side prepares for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. While the measure is intended to benefit player longevity, it introduces a new layer of complexity for IPL franchises, such as Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, who rely heavily on the consistent availability of their Afghan spin assets.
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“To protect player fitness and mental well-being, the board approved a new policy regarding foreign leagues. Players will now be permitted to participate in the Afghanistan Premier League (APL), plus only three other international leagues per year. This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.”
The ACB statement
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- Rashid Khan
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gujarat Titans | 23 wickets | ||
#2 | Gujarat Titans | 20 wickets | ||
#3 | Gujarat Titans | 13 wickets | ||
| #4 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 wickets | ||
| #5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 wickets |
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“To protect player fitness and mental well-being, the board approved a new policy regarding foreign leagues. Players will now be permitted to participate in the Afghanistan Premier League (APL), plus only three other international leagues per year. This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.”
The ACB statement
- Player
- Rashid Khan
- Specialization
- Bowler
- Team
- GT
- Analyze
- Analyze Performance
- Team
- Team Performance