KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has launched construction work on the Kabul International Cricket Complex in the Alokhel area of Kabul’s 16th district, with an estimated investment of $45 million.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the head of the ACB’s Engineering Department, Mumtaz Omarzai, said the complex would be built on 86 jeribs of land in the Alokhel area.
He stated that the project is expected to cost around $45 million and will be completed within six years.
“Three grounds will be constructed as part of the complex,” Omarzai said. “One will serve as the main stadium with a seating capacity of 40,000 spectators, while the other two will function as secondary grounds.”
According to him, all stadiums within the complex will be built to international standards and equipped with floodlighting systems for day-night matches.
He also noted that a cricket academy featuring 25 practice pitches would be established within the complex.
Addressing the ceremony, ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf said the construction of such facilities would play a vital role in the growth and development of cricket in Afghanistan.
He added that the stadiums would meet all international requirements and provide modern facilities for hosting global cricket events.
Ashraf said the Cricket Board aims to invite foreign teams to Kabul once the complex is completed, paving the way for the hosting of international matches in Afghanistan.
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