DDCA Celebrates Successful Hosting of India-Afghanistan T20I Series

DDCA Commends Hosting Experience, Acknowledges Jay Shah's Vision

Following India's impressive 3-0 victory over Afghanistan in the T20I series, Shyam Sunder, Director of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), expressed that hosting the matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was a remarkable experience. He noted that both the Afghanistan Cricket Board and its players were pleased with the facilities and the pitch. The enthusiastic Delhi crowd also showed appreciation for the outstanding performances from both teams. Sunder attributed the successful promotion of Afghan cricket and other associate nations to the vision of ICC chairman Jay Shah, stating that these efforts are now yielding positive results. "This was our first time hosting a match at our stadium, and it was truly rewarding. We aimed to provide top-notch facilities, and the Afghanistan team was very complimentary, especially about our pitch. The Delhi audience was supportive, cheering for both teams without bias. The atmosphere was electric. Jay Shah's initiative to uplift Afghan cricket has been commendable, and we are now witnessing the benefits of that initiative," Sunder remarked.

'Atithi Devo Bhava': Celebration of India's Series Win

DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma expressed his delight over India's series triumph, emphasizing that the victory brought joy to the nation after two prior defeats. He highlighted that the DDCA successfully hosted the series and that the Afghanistan team would take home the essence of India's hospitality, encapsulated in the phrase "Atithi Devo Bhava" (the guest is God). Sharma reassured the Afghanistan team that the DDCA, in collaboration with the BCCI, would continue to support the promotion of Afghan cricket in Delhi. "It is a source of immense joy that India emerged victorious. After two losses, this win is a reason for national celebration. The DDCA's hosting was seamless, and the Afghanistan management will surely share their positive experiences of India's hospitality. We have extended an invitation for them to return, assuring them of our unwavering support for Afghan cricket in Delhi," Sharma stated.

India Achieves 3-0 Series Sweep

India concluded the T20I series with a dominant 3-0 clean sweep, securing a 127-run victory in the final match against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Batting first, India set a challenging target of 221 runs, bolstered by a record-setting performance from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 108 runs off just 34 balls.