Kabul, Oct 4:  Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Andy Moles, who has been a key influence in the rise of the national team, as their director of cricket. The 58-year-old, who is an English cricket coach and former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire and Griqualand West, has also been appointed as their chief selector.

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"Andy Moles appointed as Director of Cricket and Chief Selector. Mr. Moles served as interim head coach of Afghanistan in the recently concluded tour of Bangladesh. He has a vast experience of over 25 years in the sport and is a Level-4 Coach as well," ACB tweeted on Thursday.

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Last week, former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener was appointed as the head coach of Afghanistan for a tenure running up to 2020.

Klusener had replaced Phil Simmons, whose 18-month stint with the national side ended with their last-place finish in the World Cup.
 

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