The board members of the Cricket Board of Afghanistan appointed Lutfullah Stanikzai as the new Chief Executive Officer of the board.

The Cricket Board in a statement said Wednesday that its members appointed the new CEO considering the constitution of the board.

The statement further added that Cricket Board had shortlisted 12 candidates for the post.

Furthermore, the statement added that 17 applicants had applied to become the new CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Meanwhile, the Cricket Board said the board members interviewed all 17 applicants and announced Mr. Stanikzai as the most eligible candidate.