Afghanistan's Cricket Board (ACB) and Alokozay Group on Monday signed a 10-year cooperation agreement for the improvement of local cricket.

Miriwias Seyal announced at a press conference that the Alokozay Group will sponsor the ACB to the amount of $1.3 million annually for the next 10 years.

He said the aim was to support the sport in Afghanistan and provide grounds that can help turn national teams into winners.

ACB Chairman Shafiqullah Stanikzai said: "The money will be spent on programs and matches for the National Cricket team and for training the U-16 players."

This comes shortly after the Alokozay Group signed a 15 year agreement with Afghanistan's Football Federation to improve facilities and help train players in the country.