Through the design and broadcast of this tournament, Afghans will have firsthand access to watch their national players on their home ground.

Five regional teams participated in the event and it was a successful initiative by Afghanistan Cricket Board.

[6][7] In May 2017 however, the ICC recognised Afghanistan's 50-over Ghazi Amanullah Khan Regional One Day Tournament by granting it List A status[8] and matches in the 2017 Shpageeza cricket league are classified as Twenty20 status.

Shpageeza Cricket League was played among 5 regions of Afghanistan but a sixth team Kabul Eagles, officially sponsored by Aatif Mashal was added in the 2015 edition.

[1] Following teams participate in the Shpageeza T20 Tournament: The TV rights were won by the Afghan channel named 1TV.