AMO Sharks
- Alias
- Amo Region
- Leagues Played
- Plunket Shield 15 Shpageeza League 7 Ghazi Amanullah Khan One Day Cup 7 Qosh Tepa National T20 Cup 7
- Links
- Wikipedia
Wikipedia - Amo Sharks
Amo Sharks (Pashto: امو نهنګان Amō Nahangān; Dari: آمو نهنگان) or Amo Region is one of eight regional first-class cricket teams in Afghanistan. The regional side represents the following provinces in the north of Afghanistan: Balkh, Faryab, Jowzjan, Samangan, and Sar-i-Pul. The team is named after the Amo, a river in northern Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Amo Region compete in the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament, which has had first-class status from 2017 onwards. In October 2017, they lost their opening fixture of the tournament, against Speen Ghar Region, by an innings and 46 runs.
They also play in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament, which was granted List A status from 2017., and the Afghan Shpageeza Cricket League Twenty20 competition (which has Twenty20 status from 2017) using the name Amo Sharks. They also take part in the Qosh Tepa National T20 Cup, the first edition of which will be held in April 2024.
The AMO Sharks have made significant strides in recent years, climbing up the rankings and gaining recognition as a competitive team in the cricketing world. They have a talented squad of players who are capable of taking on the best teams in the world and have shown their potential in various international tournaments.
The team is led by a strong leadership group and has a mix of experienced veterans and young talents, making them a well-balanced side. The AMO Sharks are known for their strong batting lineup, explosive bowling attack, and exceptional fielding skills, which make them a formidable opponent for any team.
With their passion for the game and determination to succeed, the Afghanistan cricket team, the AMO Sharks, are a team to watch out for in the future as they continue to make their mark on the international cricketing stage.