HD Ackerman named Afghanistan's batting coach

Afghanistan have named HD Ackerman, the former South Africa cricketer, as their batting coach. His first assignment will be the three-match T20I series against Ireland in March.

Afghanistan is currently coached by Lance Klusener, Ackerman's former teammate for South Africa. Klusener was appointed to the role in September after Afghanistan's disastrous campaign at the World Cup, where they failed to win a single game.