Africa Cricket Association Plans Afro-Asia Cup Revival

The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) is working towards reviving the Afro-Asia Cup, a cricket series last held in 2007, following its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). The ACA has appointed an interim committee focused on expanding competitive opportunities and has initiated discussions with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to bring back this unique tournament, which features teams from Asia and Africa. The revival would allow Indian and Pakistani players to unite in the Asia XI, a rare occurrence due to ongoing geopolitical tensions restricting their bilateral matches. Interim chair Tavengwa Mukuhlani emphasized the financial benefits and strong interest from both continents in reinstating the event. While no formal request has been made to the ACC yet, the ACA is committed to re-establishing the Afro-Asia Cup, alongside plans for a new Africa Premier League modeled after the IPL. The tournament previously saw notable players and is remembered for its thrilling matches, making its potential return highly anticipated among cricket fans.