Asghar Afghan Slams Australia Captain Tim Paine for Boycott Comments
3 years, 3 months ago

Asghar Afghan Slams Australia Captain Tim Paine for Boycott Comments

The Quint  

The 33-year-old told Paine to not make statements that would lead to Afghanistan cricket being isolated. For a less privileged cricketing Nation as Afghanistan with zero infrastructure and support reaching where we are right now and playing shoulder to shoulder with top 10 countries require sheer determination, passion, and talent. Therefore, you should refrain from delivering aggressive statements which would result in isolating the Afghan Cricket." Afghanistan are in Group 2 alongside two yet-to-be-known qualifiers, 2007 champions India, 2009 champions Pakistan and New Zealand.

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Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second ODI against Zimbabwe on Thursday. This act breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which penalises players for “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during an international match.” In addition to the fine, one demerit …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy
2 weeks ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan's head coach for another year after the country's cricket board extended his contract through 2025. The 43-year-old former England batter has been Afghanistan's head coach since July 2022, and under his guidance, the team has made impressive strides in international cricket. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board wishes Trott the best of luck for his next …

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Al Jazeera  

Cricket Australia chief says he is ‘proud’ of the decision to cancel bilateral series against Afghanistan after outgoing ICC chair questions Australia’s ‘principles’. Australia’s top cricket official has defended his country’s decision to play against Afghanistan at the International Cricket Council World Cups while cancelling all bilateral series against the South Asian side due to the Taliban’s crackdown on women’s …

Afghanistan Dominates in Thrilling Final, Secures Emerging Asia Cup Title
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan Dominates in Thrilling Final, Secures Emerging Asia Cup Title

India Today  

Afghanistan A emerges victorious in the Emerging Asia Cup final, defeating Sri Lanka A in a low-scoring encounter. Bilal Sami and Allah Ghanzanifar shine with the ball, bowling a combined 10/22 and 14/2 respectively. Afghanistan's bowling attack holds control throughout the match, restricting Sri Lanka's scoring and securing the title.

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final

Firstpost  

Afghanistan A secured a thrilling victory over India A in the first semifinal of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament. Afghanistan reached 206/4 in 20 overs with the help of a powerful opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari. In response, India A struggled to recover from the early loss of wickets and eventually fell short of the …

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series
2 months ago

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series

The Hindu  

Afghanistan has named a 19-player squad for its upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh in Sharjah. The squad includes prolific opener Sediqillah Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad, and recovering opener Naveed Zadran. Afghanistan is looking to prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year.

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, Sept 8 - Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finds himself in an unenviable position as his injury-ravaged side face a formidable New Zealand in a one-off test in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, on Monday. Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test Afghanistan's hopes of pulling off an upset victory over opponents seven rungs above them …

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib's dramatic fall while fielding at slips during Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh is one of many moments that have made headlines from the remarkable game. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, however, has said that it is better to just let it go and celebrate Afghanistan's remarkable achievement. Afghanistan's extraordinary run It all contributed to …

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Proving legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara right, Rashid Khan guided Afghanistan to a historic semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Giant-killers Afghanistan stunned Australia before knocking Mitchell Marsh's men out of the T20 World Cup by finishing second in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage. Former world champions India …

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG
6 months, 1 week ago

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG

Hindustan Times  

Tarouba, : Following his side's seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expressed happiness at his side's qualification to the Super Eights stage and expressed the importance of both bowlers and batters playing an attacking game. ": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG A magnificent three-wicket haul by pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and a fine knock by Gulbadin …

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
6 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated

The Hindu  

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs

Hindustan Times  

By New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan beat New Zealand by 84 runs New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights: Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium. Set a challenging 160 for …

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

‘We’re dreaming’: Afghanistan crush the Netherlands at Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan sweep past the Netherlands by seven wickets to boost their chances of reaching the semifinals. Afghanistan have kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semifinals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets in a low-scoring group game. After the match on Friday, Afghanistan climbed to fifth in the standings with eight points, behind New Zealand on …

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise

Hindustan Times  

From a single victory across two World Cups to a triumphant three wins in this edition, Afghanistan are red hot and on a roll. Up until last year, Afghanistan only had their moments – tying against India at the Asia Cup 2018 and then coming close to defeating Pakistan at last year's sub-continent tournament. Trott and Jadeja effect Recognising the …

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent  

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Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup, beats Pakistan by eight wickets
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup, beats Pakistan by eight wickets

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Afghanistan created another big upset at the Cricket World Cup as it thumped struggling Pakistan by eight wickets on Monday to win two games at the same edition of the tournament for the first time. An aggressive 130-run opening stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz orchestrated Afghanistan’s 286-2 in 49 overs against out-of-sort Pakistan’s pace and spin bowling. …

Sachin Tendulkar gives 'Jadeja' twist to Afghanistan's ‘outstanding’ performance vs Pakistan at World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar gives 'Jadeja' twist to Afghanistan's ‘outstanding’ performance vs Pakistan at World Cup

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan cricket team copped almost universal criticism on Monday after their stunning capitulation to Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar hailed Afghanistan's discipline and temperament Taking to X after Afghanistan completed their highest run-chase in the 50-over format, batting legend Tendulkar opined that the cricket world is taking note of Afghanistan's stellar run at the World Cup …

Afghanistan shock rivals Pakistan in historic Cricket World Cup win
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan shock rivals Pakistan in historic Cricket World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

After beating England, Afghanistan pull off their second shock of the Cricket World Cup – thumping Pakistan by eight wickets. Afghanistan created another big upset at the Cricket World Cup as they thumped struggling Pakistan by eight wickets to win two games at the same edition of the tournament for the first time. It was Pakistan’s first loss in a …

India vs Afghanistan | Rashid Khan can do anything on his day, says captain Shahidi
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Afghanistan | Rashid Khan can do anything on his day, says captain Shahidi

The Hindu  

Having lost to Bangladesh in the rarefied heights of Dharamshala, Afghanistan quickly descended to the plains ahead of its World Cup clash here against India. Speaking to the media on Tuesday afternoon, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stressed that all departments within his squad need to perform: “We have a good spin attack, but only one department can’t win you games. …

Afghanistan Team Profile Player Stats Squad Team Fixtures Rohit Sharma 2023 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan Team Profile Player Stats Squad Team Fixtures Rohit Sharma 2023 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup

ABP News  

Even though their rise in world cricket has been one of the inspiring stories to look forward to, it is high time that Afghanistan now deliver in tournaments like the World Cup. In their World Cup campaign in India, however, Afghanistan, would now look to go one step further and challenge the heavyweights after earning their rights to play in …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Come the 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan would hope to forget the ghosts of their last two World Cup campaigns and start from scratch, with a fresh mindset. They have reputed names, like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz to name a few, but the Afghans have failed to qualify past the group stage in their only two appearances in …

Afghanistan confident ahead of Bangladesh Test without Rashid
1 year, 6 months ago

Afghanistan confident ahead of Bangladesh Test without Rashid

The Hindu  

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident of his side’s chances against Bangladesh in its return to Test cricket after more than two years, despite resting key leg spinner Rashid Khan. “We play domestic first-class games and lots of players are involved in that.” The Afghanistan team -- from a country still feeling the after-effects of decades of conflict and the …

What’s Behind Cricket Australia’s Refusal to Play Afghanistan?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s Behind Cricket Australia’s Refusal to Play Afghanistan?

The Diplomat  

In mid-January, Cricket Australia decided to cancel a scheduled series of games against Afghanistan that was supposed to be held in the United Arab Emirates – where Afghanistan now plays their “home” games. Afghanistan is one of cricket’s incredible success stories of recent years, rising from having almost no serious cricket organization and infrastructure two decades ago to currently being …

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq pulls out of BBL in retaliation to Australia's ODI decision
1 year, 11 months ago

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq pulls out of BBL in retaliation to Australia's ODI decision

India Today  

Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq has expressed his disappointment over Cricket Australia's decision to withdraw from the ODI series against Afghanistan in March, stating that he will no longer play in the Big Bash League. time to say won’t be participating in big bash after this until they stop these childish decisions that’s how they went about the one off test now …

Australia's Afghan diaspora excited to see their 'Blue Tigers' play in T20 World Cup cricket tour
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia's Afghan diaspora excited to see their 'Blue Tigers' play in T20 World Cup cricket tour

ABC  

Afghanistan's tricolour national flag no longer holds official status in the war-ravaged country under Taliban rule, but the national cricket team has kept it high in the international arena to the delight of their supporters in Australia. Afghan refugee Jalal Ahmadzai started following cricket when the Afghanistan cricket team secured full membership of the International Cricket Council in 2017. "When …

Cricket Brings Both Nations Closer, Gives Happiness to People: Anas Haqqani to News18 - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

Cricket Brings Both Nations Closer, Gives Happiness to People: Anas Haqqani to News18 - News18

News 18  

The situation in Afghanistan is grim on multiple fronts, but one topic did not fail to elicit a smile from Taliban leader Anas Haqqani during his global exclusive interview with CNN-News18. Despite many challenges, the nation has made great strides in the field of cricket in recent years, with someone like Rashid Khan, who also plays in the Indian Premier …

Asghar Afghan proud of Afghanistan cricketers’ show on global stage
2 years, 10 months ago

Asghar Afghan proud of Afghanistan cricketers’ show on global stage

The Hindu  

Asghar Afghan took everyone by surprise when he retired from international cricket during the T20 World Cup 2021 at Abu Dhabi three months ago. “Players of my generation, like Mohammad Nabi and Nawroz Mangal, wanted to raise the benchmark of Afghanistan cricket,” said Afghan, who is playing for Asia Lions at the Legends League Cricket here. And it is nice …

T20 World Cup: Was shocked when Asghar Afghan told us about his retirement, says Afghanistan captain Nabi
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Was shocked when Asghar Afghan told us about his retirement, says Afghanistan captain Nabi

India Today  

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi on Sunday said he was shocked when former captain Asghar Afghan announced he would retire after their Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday at the T20 World Cup. Asghar Afghan helped raise quite a few eyebrows when Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that the former captain will retire midway during the World Cup. Former …

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan bids adieu as Afghanistan thumps Namibia
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan bids adieu as Afghanistan thumps Namibia

The Hindu  

Afghanistan gave a perfect farewell present to Asghar Afghan with a thumping 62-run victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Asghar made 31 off 23 balls in his last international appearance, which lifted Afghanistan to 160 for 5 after captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat in the Group 2 game. AS IT HAPPENED …

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan’s heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. “In the last match, we were hurt too much, and that’s why I decided to retire,” Asghar, who has …

We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire: Asghar Afghan
3 years, 1 month ago

We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire: Asghar Afghan

Deccan Chronicle  

Abu Dhabi: A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan beat Namibia as Asghar Afghan calls time on international career
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan beat Namibia as Asghar Afghan calls time on international career

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: Afghanistan gave a perfect farewell present to Asghar Afghan with a thumping 62-run victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Asghar made 31 off 23 balls in his last international appearance, which lifted Afghanistan to 160-5 after captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat in the Group 2 game. Afghanistan’s Asghar Afghan …

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire
3 years, 1 month ago

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire

The Hindu  

A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes in the …

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan scores 31 in his last innings for Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan scores 31 in his last innings for Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Asghar Afghan played his final innings for Afghanistan on Sunday in the Super 12 contest against Namibia at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It was his highest score at the ongoing T20 World Cup. FOLLOW LIVE - AFG v NAM, SUPER 12, T20 WORLD CUP 2021 Asghar played 195 international matches for his country in a career spanning …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament

Firstpost  

Asghar skippered Afghanistan over all three formats of cricket for six years, before being acrimoniously sacked two weeks before the start of the 2019 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said he will retire after Sunday’s game with Namibia despite the T20 World Cup only having reached the midway point. Therefore, it’s expected that tomorrow will be …

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021
3 years, 1 month ago

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021

India TV News  

Afghanistan batsman Asghar Afghan will retire from all formats of the game after his side's T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the 33-year-old former captain's retirement on its Twitter handle on Saturday. "Afghanistan’s ex-captain Asghar Afghan who holds the highest winning streak as a captain in T20 internationals surpassing Indian legend …

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home
3 years, 2 months ago

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home

The Hindu  

Afghanistan's Twenty20 World Cup preparation has been far from ideal in the aftermath of the country's Taliban takeover in August but captain Mohammad Nabi hopes his team's performance can bring about some joy back home. Afghanistan's cricket board also underwent personnel changes and all-rounder Nabi was handed the captaincy after star spinner Rashid Khan stepped down saying he had not …

Refrain from delivering aggressive statements: Asghar Afghan to Paine
3 years, 3 months ago

Refrain from delivering aggressive statements: Asghar Afghan to Paine

The Hindu  

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan has slammed Australia Test skipper Tim Paine for his comments that the war-torn country looks impossible to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup, asking him not to "deliver aggressive statements without knowing the circumstances". In an open letter to Paine, Afghan said that his country's team has the right to play not only in …

Asghar Afghan slams Australia's Tim Paine for boycott comments
3 years, 3 months ago

Asghar Afghan slams Australia's Tim Paine for boycott comments

India TV News  

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan has slammed Australia's Test skipper Tim Paine for his comments on boycotting the matches against the Afghanistan team in the men's T20 World Cup starting from October 17 in the UAE. Afghan's post comes after Paine said on his morning breakfast show on SEN Hobart that a boycott of matches against Afghanistan in the mega …

Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman indicates women could still play
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman indicates women could still play

The Hindu  

Women could still be allowed to play cricket, the chairman of Afghanistan's Cricket Board has claimed to an Australian broadcaster in an apparent backflip on the Taliban's hardline stance. READ: Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO to Cricket Australia - do not isolate us Australian Test captain Tim Paine turned up the heat on Friday, saying he believed teams could pull out …

Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO to Cricket Australia - do not isolate us
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO to Cricket Australia - do not isolate us

The Hindu  

Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Hamid Shinwari on Friday asked Cricket Australia to reconsider its decision not to host its men's team for a Test in November, saying such a move will only isolate Afghanistan. "We ask Cricket Australia and the whole cricketing world to keep the door open for us, walk with us, do not isolate us, and avoid penalising …

Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Tim Paine
3 years, 3 months ago

Looks impossible for Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup: Tim Paine

India TV News  

Australia Test captain Tim Paine believes it would be "impossible" for Afghanistan to compete in next month's T20 World Cup as other countries might refuse to play against them following Taliban's ban on women's cricket in the war-ravaged country. Paine backed the decision of Cricket Australia which all but confirmed on Thursday that the men team's season-opening Test against Afghanistan, …

T20 World Cup: Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan in the tournament, says Australia Test captain Tim Paine
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup: Teams may refuse to play Afghanistan in the tournament, says Australia Test captain Tim Paine

India Today  

Tim Paine, Australian Test team captain, on Friday questioned the silence of the International Cricket Committee on the Taliban’s unwillingness to let women play cricket in Afghanistan. Paine also questioned how Afghanistan can be allowed to play in the T20 World Cup, starting from October 17, under the current circumstances. "But as yet we've heard nothing from the ICC, which …

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 9, 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan crisis updates | September 9, 2021

The Hindu  

Two days after Taliban announced the formation of an interim government, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the al-Qaeda extremist group that used Afghanistan as a staging base to attack United States 20 years ago may attempt to regenerate in the country. - PTI 12:30 pm Pentagon chief says al-Qaeda may seek comeback in Afghanistan U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd …

Taliban approves Afghanistan cricket team's Test match against Australia, says board
3 years, 3 months ago

Taliban approves Afghanistan cricket team's Test match against Australia, says board

Firstpost  

The Test match, to be played in Hobart from 27 November to 1 December, was scheduled for last year but was put off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions. Kaboul: The Taliban have approved Afghanistan’s first cricket Test since their takeover, raising hopes that international matches will continue as usual under the new rule of the Islamists. …

Australia still planning Afghanistan test, says Cricket Australia
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia still planning Afghanistan test, says Cricket Australia

The Hindu  

Australia is still planning to host Afghanistan in the countries' first ever test, Cricket Australia said, despite uncertainty raised after the Taliban seized power in the South Asian country. "There is goodwill between CA and the Afghanistan Cricket Board to make the match happen, which immediately follows the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE in which the Afghanistan team …

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Asghar Afghan breaks MS Dhoni's record as hosts complete 3-0 T20I series sweep
3 years, 9 months ago

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Asghar Afghan breaks MS Dhoni's record as hosts complete 3-0 T20I series sweep

Firstpost  

The victory makes Asghar Afghan the most successful captain in all T20 internationals with 42 wins in 52 matches, passing India’s MS Dhoni, who won 41 out of 72. Abu Dhabi: Najibullah Zadran hit a career best 72 as Afghanistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe with another dominant 47-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international in …

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Skipper Asghar Afghan's maiden ton puts his team on top after Day 1 of second Test
3 years, 9 months ago

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Skipper Asghar Afghan's maiden ton puts his team on top after Day 1 of second Test

Firstpost  

The 33-year-old right hander notched 106 not out - the highest individual score by an Afghan in a Test - off just 135 balls with 12 boundaries and two sixes after winning the toss and opting to bat on a flat pitch. Abu Dhabi: Skipper Asghar Afghan hit his maiden century to lead Afghanistan to an imposing 307-3 on the …

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