# Afghanistan asks BCCI to shift T20I to Ganesh Chaturthi 2026-08-14T04:04:04+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Afghanistan Cricket Board has asked the BCCI to move one of three T20Is against India to September 14, which coincides with Ganesh Chaturthi. The series is currently scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17 in New Delhi, the Times of India reports. The ACB seeks the change as "a special gesture" to add a festive touch to bilateral cricketing ties. The series media rights holder confirmed the request, saying a September 14 fixture could add a "distinctive cultural dimension". All three matches will be hosted by the ACB in New Delhi. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Afghanistan Cricket Board, BCCI, Ganesh Chaturthi, India vs Afghanistan, New Delhi, T20I series Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/afghanistan-asks-bcci-to-shift-t20i-to-ganesh-chaturthi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/afghanistan-asks-bcci-to-shift-t20i-to-ganesh-chaturthi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.