Afghanistan reveal ICC Champions Trophy kit

Afghanistan on Thursday revealed its official kit for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament will be played in Pakistan.

The eight-team event will kick off on February 19 in Karachi, with the opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand.

The kit is ‘inspired by the heritage of historic Jam Minaret’, for their maiden appearance in the tournament.

The ACB excited with their first-ever appearance in the ICC tournament, which makes it’s return after 8 years.

The kit was revealed on their social media where ACB showed a unique video showcasing Afghanistan’s breathtaking mountainous regions before revealing the team’s new shirt featuring their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and several others.

The post also included, “Inspired by our rich cultural heritage, the jersey design beautifully blends the elegance of Naskh calligraphy with the geometric patterns of the historic Jam Minaret in Ghor Province.

“The Jam Minaret, standing for nearly 800 years, is located in the historic city of Firuzkuh along the banks of the Harirod River. With a height of 65 meters and a diameter of 9 meters, it serves as a testament to Afghanistan’s rich heritage. “As AfghanAtalan take the field, they will wear the spirit of unity, the determination of our nation, and the elegance of Jam. They will create history and keep Afghanistan’s name shining on the global stage!”

The eight participating teams are divided into two groups. Group A includes Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, while Group B consists of Afghanistan, South Africa, England, and Australia.

Afghanistan will play their first match of the tournament on February 21 against South Africa. They will then face England on February 26 and Australia on February 28, as per the scheduled fixtures.