Band-e-Amir Dragons

Band-e-Amir Dragons (Pashto: بند امير ښاماران Band-e-Amīr Khāmārān / Shāmārān; Dari: بند امیر شاماران) or Band-e-Amir Region is one of eight regional first-class cricket teams in Afghanistan. In the 2017 Shpageeza team auction, the Band-e-Amir Dragons team was bought by Paragon Business Group, a Finance and investment company, and it will play as the Paragon Band-e-Amir Dragons in this competition. The Region represents the following provinces in the centre of Afghanistan: Ghazni, Bamyan, Daykundi, and Maidan Wardak. The team is named after Band-e Amir, a series of six deep blue lakes in Bamyan Province.

Band-e-Amir 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 Mis Ainak Region, by 262 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 Band-e-Amir Dragons. They also take part in the Qosh Tepa National T20 Cup, the first edition of which will be held in April 2024.

Band-e-Amir Dragons is a professional cricket team based in Afghanistan. The team was founded in 2017 and is named after the Band-e-Amir National Park, which is located in the Bamyan Province of Afghanistan. The team is one of the six teams that participate in the Shpageeza Cricket League, which is the premier domestic T20 cricket league in Afghanistan.

The Band-e-Amir Dragons have a strong squad of talented players, including some of the best cricketers in Afghanistan. The team is led by the experienced all-rounder Rashid Khan, who is also the captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team. Other key players in the team include the hard-hitting opener Usman Ghani, the explosive middle-order batsman Shafiqullah Shafaq, and the fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq.

The Band-e-Amir Dragons have a reputation for playing aggressive and entertaining cricket. They are known for their powerful batting line-up and their ability to score big runs in a short period of time. The team also has a strong bowling attack, with a mix of pace and spin bowlers who can take wickets at crucial moments.

Overall, the Band-e-Amir Dragons are a formidable team that has the potential to win the Shpageeza Cricket League. With a strong squad of talented players and a fearless approach to the game, they are sure to entertain cricket fans around the world.