DCB appoints Stanikzai as operational manager

ATLANTA (Pajhwok): Former Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) official Bashir Stanikzai has been appointed as operational and development manager of the German Cricket Federation (DCB).

In a statement, DCB said Stanikzai was appointed as operational and development manager with effect from Nov 1, 2023.

It said Stanikzai has extensive experience in cricket and management.

Stanakzai had served in ACB as executive director, head of foreign tours, cricket director and manager from 2003 to 2019.

DCB said they wanted to get the first level or full membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) by taking Stanikzai experience in the field.

Bashir Stankzai, who currently lives in German, confirmed his appointment to Pajhwok Afghan News.

He said he was trying to take the German cricket to higher position by using his experience.

He added there were thousands of young Afghans living in Germany and those who wanted to play formal cricket would be provided opportunities.

Recently, ACB former executive director Dr. Noor Mohammad Murad was appointed as the executive director of the American Cricket Board.

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