Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced the establishment of a five-member commission to assess the problems and complaints of unsatisfied members of the national team.

Addressing a press conference, ACB chairman Shukrullah Atif Mashal said they have started talks with national team members to discuss their problems and work out a way forward.

He said the players will be selected on a merit-base and not based on favoritism and relations.

“I want to assure the public that no one will be allowed to have political, ethnic or favorite interference in the ACB activities. We want to build a national organization,” Mashal stated.

He added: “An office should assess all activities of the ACB from the past five years. If we find any mistake or flaw, we will share it with you.”

Mashal said his goal is to get the Afghan national team to eighth position on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) log next year.