Officials from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday that five members of the national cricket team have been selected for the auction list of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shahzad Mohammadi, Mohammad Nabi Isakhail, Rashid Arman, Asghar Stanikzai and Dawlat Zadran are the cricketers whose names have been listed, ACB spokesman Mohammad Farid Hotak said. 

According to the list, the IPL will pay five million Indian rupees for each Shahzad Mohammadi and Rashid Arman to play in the IPL.

However, the amount being considered for the other three national players has not been mentioned.

Indian media reported that Mumbai India, one of the IPL teams, is thinking about bidding for Shahzad Mohammadi as wicket keeper.

“The participation of Afghan players in the IPL is a huge achievement for Afghanistan’s cricket. This will give an extra motivation and energy to young players who are interested to be part of the National Cricket Team,” Hotak said.

He added: “The Afghanistan Cricket Board continues its efforts to provide the facilities for further participation of national players in international leagues.”

“It will be a moment of pride for us if two or three of our players are bought for the Indian (Premier) League. It sends a message to young players that they can reach their goals if they continue their hard work,” said Azizullah Fazli, an ACB advisor. 

The IPL’s auction is expected to take place on Monday.