ACB Introduces New Policy to Manage Players' Workload

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has introduced a new policy limiting top players like Rashid Khan to participate in a maximum of three foreign franchise leagues per year. This move aims to manage player fitness, mental well-being, and ensure top performance for national commitments.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has recently unveiled a policy restricting the number of foreign franchise leagues its top players, including star player Rashid Khan, can join annually. This decision was reached during the board's annual general meeting in Kabul, as part of strategies to safeguard players' fitness and mental health.

According to the new rules, prominent players are permitted to participate in up to three overseas franchise leagues every year, while being mandatorily available for a revamped domestic tournament. The initiative aims to manage their workload, ensuring they remain in peak condition for national duties.

Globally, similar restrictions are observable, with Pakistan limiting its players to two overseas leagues, excluding the Pakistan Super League, while India completely prohibits its contracted male cricketers from joining foreign competitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)