Why developing cricket in Africa goes beyond it just being a sport.
African cricket authorities hope to inspire children across the continent, with the launch of its own Hundred competition among its aims
"The ACA is not just about cricket development, it's holistic life skills too," Suliman told BBC Sport Africa. Suliman also revealed that a bigger budget T20 Africa Premier League will be launched in 2024 to run every two years, while the Hundred will be played annually with a more domestic-focused agenda in the hope that the shortest formats will unlock engagement across the continent.
As well as the national level plans for an Afro Asia Cup, the ACA launched the inaugural T20 Africa Cup in September in South Africa. "We found it very productive, giving a lot of opportunities to African countries. I think by the end of December, we will have 33 African countries affiliated to it."Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton is keen for his side and South Africa to be included inand Namibia's former South Africa all-rounder David Wiese echoes the sentiment that more options are needed on the continent.
"If a couple of Namibian guys can be included, we could close the gap [to cricket's top international sides] quite quickly," the 37-year old said.
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