SOCIETY — May 13, 2026
Construction of International Cricket Complex Begins in Kabul
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has begun building a $45 million international cricket complex in Kabul, featuring a 40,000-seat stadium and a cricket academy.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Pajhwok and Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially commenced the construction of an international cricket complex in the 16th district of Kabul. According to ACB officials, including Chairman Mirwais Ashraf and Engineering Head Mumtaz Omarzai, the facility will be situated on 86 jeribs of land in the Alokhel area.
The centerpiece of the complex will be a main stadium designed to accommodate approximately 40,000 spectators. To meet international playing standards, the stadium will be equipped with advanced lighting systems to allow for night matches. In addition to the primary stadium, the complex will feature two auxiliary fields and a dedicated cricket academy containing 25 practice pitches.
The project represents an estimated investment of $45 million and is projected to be completed within a six-year timeframe.
Beyond the development in the capital, the ACB has announced a broader strategy for infrastructure improvements across the country. These upgrades will target existing stadiums in Kandahar and Khost, as well as the Najibullah Taraki Stadium, to enhance the sport's capacity nationwide.
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Reliability assessment
The core event is corroborated by three independent outlets. The reports include direct, on-record attribution from named officials, including ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf and ACB Engineering Head Mumtaz Omarzai.
The source language reads straight.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Construction of the Kabul International Cricket Complex has officially started.
- The project is led by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).
- The site is located in the 16th district of Kabul on 86 jeribs of land.
- The main stadium capacity is 40,000 spectators.
- The complex will consist of three fields (one main, two auxiliary).
- The facilities will include advanced lighting for night matches.
Where reports differ
- Minor variations in the transliteration of the area name (Alokhelo, Alokhel, Al-Wakhil).
Filed by 3 outlets
RTA
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Pajhwok
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Bakhtar News
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Society — Afghanistan Cricket Board, Kabul, Sports Infrastructure, Mirwais Ashraf
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