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Afghanistan likely to play first ever Test match at Bengaluru in June

The BCCI had last month announced that it would host Afghanistan's maiden Test

England's batsman Moeen Ali plays a shot during the World Cup T20 mach against Afghanistan at Firozshah Kotla in New Delhi
England's batsman Moeen Ali plays a shot during the World Cup T20 mach against Afghanistan at Firozshah Kotla in New Delhi
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 15 2018 | 10:35 PM IST
The city of Bengaluru could be announced as a venue for Afghanistan's first-ever Test, to be played against India.

The BCCI and Afghanistan Cricket Board are expected to make a joint announcement after a meeting, here tomorrow.

Bengaluru has emerged as the leading venue for the historic match, which could take place in June.

The BCCI had last month announced that it would host Afghanistan's maiden Test.

Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland in June last year.

Their respective boards were made full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June, becoming the sport's 11th and 12h Test-playing nations.

Besides welcoming them into five-day cricket, the BCCI has extended a helping hand to Afghanistan on a number of occasions.

The team from the war-ravaged nation has hosted its home games in India, most recently the series against Ireland in Greater Noida.

Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi became the first two Afghanistan cricketers to be bought at the IPL auction last year.

Thirteen Afghan players have registered themselves for the IPL auction on January 27-28.

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First Published: Jan 15 2018 | 10:32 PM IST

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