Overview
- The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed a three-match T20I series in the UAE on January 19, 21 and 22, 2026.
- ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said the matches will help Afghanistan finalize their lineup before the global tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
- CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said the series will sharpen combinations and build confidence on surfaces similar to those at the World Cup.
- Both teams have already qualified for the 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged across India and Sri Lanka.
- West Indies’ build-up also includes a concurrent five-match T20I series in New Zealand, where the first two games produced one win and one loss.