The Asian Cricket Council has approved Afghanistan's inclusion in the presidential rotation, expanding the group of eligible nations from four to five. The decision was made at the ACC's Annual General Meeting in Bangkok.
The Asian Cricket Council has broadened its presidential rotation to include Afghanistan Cricket Board, marking a significant expansion of governance responsibilities within the continental body. The decision was ratified during the ACC's Annual General Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, which brought together representatives from member nations across the region.
The presidency had previously circulated exclusively among Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India. With Afghanistan now added to this rotation, the five Full Member boards will have equal opportunity to lead the organization going forward. The move reflects efforts to distribute leadership roles more widely across Asian cricket.
In related elections held at the same meeting, Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice President of the Emirates Cricket Board, was unanimously elected as the new ACC Vice President. The assembly also selected members for the ACC Executive Board for the 2026-2028 term, including Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saoud Al Thani of the Qatar Cricket Association and Mahmood Gaznavi of the Singapore Cricket Association representing non-Test-playing Full Member countries. Associate Member representation will be shared between Mohamed Faisal of the Maldives and Mohammad Mansoor of Bahrain.
The AGM additionally approved the formation of multiple ACC committees focused on governance, administration, cricket development, competitions and financial management. ACC President Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi welcomed the decisions, emphasizing that Asian cricket serves as a unifying force across the region and reaffirming the council's commitment to supporting sustainable development of the sport at all levels.
