Meet Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar: Afghanistan’s youngest bowler to take multiple ODI five-wicket hauls
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Meet Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar: Afghanistan’s youngest bowler to take multiple ODI five-wicket hauls

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Afghanistan's Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar emerged on 21 December as the youngest bowler to take multiple five-wicket hauls in ODIs as a teenager. At 18, the young spin sensation of Afghanistan took his career's second ODI five-wicket haul while playing in the 3rd and final ODI against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. Looking at some stats, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is not the only Afghan players to have claimed five wickets as a teenager. Ghazanfar's stats: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar has played 11 one-day international matches for Afghanistan and picked up a total of 21 scalps at just 13.57.

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Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
3 days, 7 hours ago

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the series after the first Test ended in a draw. Afghanistan needed only 15 balls on the final day of their second Test against Zimbabwe to wrap up a 72-run victory and take the two-match series, with star leg spinner Rashid Khan bagging seven wickets …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3
4 days, 14 hours ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd Test: Rahmat Shah’s century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan’s hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Much hinged on Shah, a double centurion in the drawn first Test, and he proved equal to the task as Afghanistan reached 291-7 by the close of play for a 205-run lead. …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
5 days, 7 hours ago

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test

India Today  

Afghanistan staged a remarkable recovery on Day 3 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Harare, thanks to a gritty 139 from Rahmat Shah and a resilient unbeaten 64 by debutant Ismat Alam. The duo’s partnership of 132 for the seventh wicket steered Afghanistan into a position of strength, with the visitors effectively 205 for 7 before rain forced an …

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw
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1 week, 2 days ago

Record day for Afghanistan but first Test against Zimbabwe ends in draw

The Hindu  

Afghanistan amassed its highest score of 699 on Monday before the first test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, batting for a third successive day, scored 246 to reclaim the record test score for an Afghani batsman after Rahmat Shah was dismissed for 234 late …

Hashmatullah Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
1 week, 3 days ago

Hashmatullah Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test

The Hindu  

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday. More rain is predicted for the final day on Monday as both teams chase a first Test victory since beating each other three years ago in a series in Abu Dhabi. READ: Arshdeep …

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
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1 week, 3 days ago

Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test

Hindustan Times  

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday. Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test He and double centurion Rahmat Shah put on 364 for the third wicket before the latter was out having made a …

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3
1 week, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 1st Test: Rahmat Shah’s record 231 helps Afghanistan remain 161 runs behind on Day 3

The Hindu  

Rahmat Shah struck an Afghanistan Test record 231 not out while partnering Hashmatullah Shahidi in an unbeaten 361-run stand on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. RELATED: Rahmat Shah registers highest individual score by Afghanistan batter in Test history Rahmat bettered the previous best Afghan individual score of 200 not out by Shahidi against Zimbabwe …

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total
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1 week, 5 days ago

Rahmat Shah's record 231* leads Afghanistan's fightback after ZIM's record total

India Today  

Afghanistan ended Day 3 of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo in a commanding position, reaching 425/2 at the close of play. This was due to a superb, unbeaten 361-run partnership between Rahmat Shah, who stayed unbeaten at 231*, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 141*, as Afghanistan fought back from a significant first-innings deficit. Rahmat …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Ghazanfar shines as Afghanistan wins by eight wickets, clinches series 2-0

The Hindu  

Teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar took 5-33 as Afghanistan defeated host Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third and final one-day international on Saturday to claim the series 2-0 after the opening game was washed out by rain. After electing to field first, Afghanistan took advantage of Zimbabwe’s brittle batting line-up to bowl the home side out for 127 in 30.1 …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan's AM Ghazanfar joins elite list with 5-wicket haul vs Zimbabwe
2 weeks, 5 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan's AM Ghazanfar joins elite list with 5-wicket haul vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar entered an elite list of bowlers to take multiple five-wicket hauls in ODIs before turning 19. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Updates Earlier in November, Ghazanfar became the fifth-youngest to take a five-wicket haul at the age of 18 years and 231 days. The others to have taken ODI five-wicket hauls as a teenager are Mujeeb Ur …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan's AM Ghazanfar joins elite list with 5-wicket haul vs Zimbabwe
2 weeks, 5 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan's AM Ghazanfar joins elite list with 5-wicket haul vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar entered an elite list of bowlers to take multiple five-wicket hauls in ODIs before turning 19. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Updates Earlier in November, Ghazanfar became the fifth-youngest to take a five-wicket haul at the age of 18 years and 231 days. The others to have taken ODI five-wicket hauls as a teenager are Mujeeb Ur …

Mumbai Indians' new recruit registers major ODI milestone, joins Waqar Younis, Rashid Khan in massive feat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mumbai Indians' new recruit registers major ODI milestone, joins Waqar Younis, Rashid Khan in massive feat

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians will be highly pleased with the consistent performances of their new recruit Allah Ghazanfar. Ghazanfar took a fifer in Afghanistan's third ODI of the series against Zimbabwe as he bagged figures of 5/33 in his 10 overs. The 18-year-old prodigy has joined an elite list of players to take multiple five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket in their teenage. …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format
2 weeks, 6 days ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan thrashes Zimbabwe by 232 runs in second ODI, registers its biggest win in the format

The Hindu  

Afghanistan registered its biggest win in One-Day International cricket when it thrashed Zimbabwe by 232 runs at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. AM Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran picked three wickets each to hasten the host’s collapse as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first ODI was washed out due to rain. Atal’s maiden ODI hundred …

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 3rd T20I: Nabi shines as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe to claim series

The Hindu  

Veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi scored seven off three balls in the final over at Harare Sports Club to deliver a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third T20I on Saturday, and a 2-1 series victory. Nabi finished unbeaten on 24 -- the second-best Afghan batter after another all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, who made 34 after taking two wickets. Zimbabwe posted …

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan beats Zimbabwe by 50 runs, levels series 1-1
3 weeks, 5 days ago

ZIM vs AFG, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan beats Zimbabwe by 50 runs, levels series 1-1

The Hindu  

Darwish Rasooli made his first international fifty, while Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan each took three wickets as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 50 runs on Friday to level their T20 series with one match remaining. Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib were other Afghans to make important contributions while leg-spinner Ryan Burl and seamer Trevor Gwandu took two wickets each for Zimbabwe. …

Naveen-ul-Haq bowls 13-ball over as Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan in T20I series opener | WATCH
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Naveen-ul-Haq bowls 13-ball over as Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan in T20I series opener | WATCH

India TV News  

Zimbabwe pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Afghanistan in the first T20I match of the bilateral series in Harare on Wednesday. The star right-arm pacer started his spell by bowling a brilliant maiden first over and gave Afghanistan a strong start while defending 144 runs in the second innings at Harare Sports Club. He also gave Afghanistan an early …

U-19 Asia Cup to T10 League: MI's recruit Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in 3 days
1 month, 1 week ago

U-19 Asia Cup to T10 League: MI's recruit Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in 3 days

India Today  

At just 18 years old, Allah Ghazanfar is quickly cementing his place as one of Afghanistan’s most promising cricketers. On Friday, he represented Afghanistan’s U19 team in the ACC Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup in Dubai, when he delivered an economical spell of 1/25 from his 10 overs, which included a maiden. Allah Ghazanfar turns heads Barely a day later, Ghazanfar …

Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar, Mumbai Indians' newest signing plays U19 Asia Cup, T10 league in UAE on consecutive days
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar, Mumbai Indians' newest signing plays U19 Asia Cup, T10 league in UAE on consecutive days

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan has a knack for producing mystery spinners. Allah Ghazanfar turned up in T10 just a day after he represented Afghanistan in the ongoing ACC Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup in the UAE. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 runs …

IPL Auction 2025: Mumbai Indians buy Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.80 crore, here’s who is he?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Mumbai Indians buy Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.80 crore, here’s who is he?

Live Mint  

The Mumbai Indians on Monday bought young Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for a whopping 4.80 crore in the ongoing Indian Premier League Auction 2025. The 18-year-old Allah Ghazanfar has already made a name for himself with his sharp off-spin and drew significant attention following his exceptional performance during the 2024 IPL season. About Allah Ghazanfar: Allah Ghazanfar made his debut …

Who is Allah Ghazanfar? MI bag 18-year-old Afghanistan spinner for 4.80 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Allah Ghazanfar? MI bag 18-year-old Afghanistan spinner for 4.80 crore

India Today  

Mumbai Indians bought Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for the Indian Premier League 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders also fought hard to bag the young mystery spinner, but in the end, MI bagged the tweaker. IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Day 2 Updates Last year, Ghazanfar was a part of the Knight Riders, but did not …

IPL Auction 2025: Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Afghanistan spinner sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.8 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Afghanistan spinner sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.8 crore

The Hindu  

Afghanistan’s spinners have long been a cornerstone of the Indian Premier League, with stars like Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi dazzling fans with their skills. Now, 18-year-old Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is set to join their ranks. Recently signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.8 crore in the IPL auction 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ghazanfar is poised to …

This Afghan young batter surpasses Sachin and Kohli to achieve a rare feat
1 month, 4 weeks ago

This Afghan young batter surpasses Sachin and Kohli to achieve a rare feat

Deccan Chronicle  

In a rare achievement, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the 23-year-old Afghanistan Wicket-keeper batter with a scintillating innings against Bangladesh in the third ODI of the bilateral series at Sharjah International Stadium had surpassed modern-day great Virat Kohli and legendary Sachin Tendulkar. After the ton, Gurbaz's hundred tally went to eight surpassing Indian greats to become the 2nd 'youngest batter' to score 8 …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…

Live Mint  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on a roll on Monday as he helped his side claim a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the series at Sharjah. With the win, Afghanistan have secured a 2-1 series victory in the closely contested ODI series, and Gurbaz has earned a place on an elite list, surpassing even …

AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Gurbaz and Omarzai guide Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Gurbaz and Omarzai guide Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s electrifying century and Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-around performance crushed Bangladesh in Sharjah as the side claimed a thrilling five-wicket win on Monday to secure a 2-1 victory in the one-day series. Chasing 245, Afghanistan opener Gurbaz and Omarzai stitched a 100-run partnership after the top-order failed to sustain Bangladesh’s pace attack led by Mustafizur Rahman. FOLLOW | …

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's elite ODI records shattered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Afghanistan script BAN series win
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's elite ODI records shattered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Afghanistan script BAN series win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, on Monday, smashed his eighth ODI century to guide his team to a thrilling five-wicket win against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI in Sharjah and secure a 2-1 victory in the one-day series. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century helped Afghanistan win the ODI series against Bangladesh Chasing 245 in the final match of the series, Bangladesh …

Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third one-day international and a series win over Bangladesh. Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh Omarzai took four wickets before hitting an undefeated 77-ball 70 and Opener Gurbaz hit a 120-ball 101 as Afghanistan …

Bangladesh go from 132/3 to 143 all out, Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar shatters records with 5 wickets in 11 balls
2 months ago

Bangladesh go from 132/3 to 143 all out, Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar shatters records with 5 wickets in 11 balls

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh went from 132/3 to 143 all out, losing their last seven wickets for 11 runs as Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar caused mayhem to help his side win the first ODI in Sharjah by 92 runs. Ghazanfar picked up five wickets in 11 balls in his second spell to run through Bangladesh's middle and lower order. Allah Ghazanfar during the …

Ghazanfar spins Afghanistan to win over Bangladesh in first ODI
2 months ago

Ghazanfar spins Afghanistan to win over Bangladesh in first ODI

Hindustan Times  

Teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar took a career best six-wicket haul to dismantle Bangladesh in the first one-day international in Sharjah as Afghanistan claimed a convincing 92-run win on Wednesday. Ghazanfar spins Afghanistan to win over Bangladesh in first ODI The 18-year-old grabbed 6-26 in 6.3 overs as Bangladesh crumbled from 132-3 to 143 all out after being set a modest …

Afghanistan ride on Allah Ghazanfar's 6-fer to trigger monumental Bangladesh collapse, win 1st ODI
2 months ago

Afghanistan ride on Allah Ghazanfar's 6-fer to trigger monumental Bangladesh collapse, win 1st ODI

India TV News  

Bangladesh botched up a rather straightforward run-chase horribly to end up conceding the first ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Wednesday, November 6. Bangladesh went from 120/2 to 143 all-out, losing their last eight wickets for just 23 runs to bottle what was looking like a comfortable situation they were in, chasing a modest total of …

Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time on Friday with a game to spare. Afghanistan players after the win over South Africa in 2nd ODI The thumping 177-run victory — Afghanistan's biggest in ODIs by runs — came just two days after Afghanistan beat South Africa for the first time. It was great to …

Afghanistan break multiple records enroute to 177-run win over South Africa in Sharjah
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan break multiple records enroute to 177-run win over South Africa in Sharjah

India TV News  

Afghanistan stunned South Africa in the second ODI to win by a massive margin of 177 runs. From here on, birthday boy Rashid took over the control along with Nangeyalia Kharote to pick the remaining nine wickets for 61 more runs. Rashid also became the first player in history to pick up a five-wicket haul on his birthday as he …

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan becomes player with most 4-wicket hauls in T20Is

The Hindu  

Afghanistan spinner and skipper Rashid Khan registered a remarkable record as he became the player with the most four-wicket hauls in the Twenty20 internationals. Rashid achieved the milestone during Afghanistan's eight-run win over Bangladesh in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground. In the super 8 match against Bangladesh, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid …

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset

The Hindu  

Who would have imagined, after 40 group stage matches, that an Afghanistan player would be sitting atop both the leading run-scorers’ and wicket-takers’ charts in the T20 World Cup? New Zealand was asked to hunt down 160 but fell woefully short, bowled out for 75; Farooqi exposed the soft underbelly, and Rashid and Nabi shared six wickets to consign Kane …

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test against Ireland; Rahmanullah Gurbaz in line for potential debut

India TV News  

Afghanistan Cricket Board announced a strong squad for the one-off Test match against Ireland on Monday, February 26. The star wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz is included in the team for his potential debut in red-ball cricket but the ace spin bowler Rashid Khan continues to miss out due to injury. We have thoroughly monitored the proceedings and have picked the …

Afghanistan ace highest chase to wreck Pakistan World Cup hopes
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan ace highest chase to wreck Pakistan World Cup hopes

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan rode a dominant and clinical batting display to thump Pakistan by eight wickets on a difficult Chennai pitch on Monday. Eight days after outplaying defending champions England, Afghanistan have now thrown open the World Cup with another inspired performance where four spinners first restricted Pakistan to 282 before their batters chased it down without showing a shred of nerves …

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics
1 year, 2 months ago

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics

ABP News  

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has lauded Rahmanullah and said that he is a match-winner. It is worth noting that Gurbaz smashed a brilliant half-century, setting the momentum for Afghanistan's second World Cup victory. He can change the game anytime," Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stated in the pre-match press conference in Chennai. "You know whenever I am talking to him also, …

Afghanistan wins opening ODI against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets
1 year, 7 months ago

Afghanistan wins opening ODI against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Associated Press  

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has several headaches ahead of its World Cup qualifiers in two weeks’ time after suffering a heavy six-wickets defeat against Afghanistan on Friday. Zadran, a 21-year-old right-handed batter, settled down after the field restrictions as he added 146 runs with Rahmat Shah for the second wicket as the Afghans proved Sri Lanka’s total of …

KKR vs GT: Rahmanullah Gurbaz demolishes GT's bowling attack to register highest score by an Afghan in IPL
1 year, 8 months ago

KKR vs GT: Rahmanullah Gurbaz demolishes GT's bowling attack to register highest score by an Afghan in IPL

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a rapid 39-ball 81 against Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens to register the highest score by an Afghanistan player in the Indian Premier League. Opening the batting with Narayan Jagadeesan, Gurbaz took a back seat in the opening three overs of the innings, with Jagadeesan taking up the majority of the …

IPL 2023 mini auction: Afghanistan's 'THIS' player all set to become youngest player to enter auction
2 years ago

IPL 2023 mini auction: Afghanistan's 'THIS' player all set to become youngest player to enter auction

India TV News  

IPL 2023 mini auctions: The Indian Premier League is finally all set to enter the initiation stage, the auction stage. Afghanistan's spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is all set to break a record in this year's mini-auction. Afghanistan's youngster Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar caught everybody's attention when he made it to the final set of players. Ahead of the auctions, Allah Mohammad …

Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, 15-year-old Afghanistan spinner who has signed up for IPL 2023 auction
2 years ago

Who is Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, 15-year-old Afghanistan spinner who has signed up for IPL 2023 auction

The Hindu  

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar is a 15-year-old right-arm off-spinner from Afghanistan, who has registered for the Indian Premier League auction in Kochi on December 23. READ |IPL Auction 2023: Full updated players list with base prices to go under the hammer on December 23 READ | IPL 2023 Retention: Full list of players retained, released and traded Hailing from Zurmat district …

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Ibrahim Zadran scripts history for Afghanistan I Know reasons behind special ton
2 years, 1 month ago

SL vs AFG 3rd ODI: Ibrahim Zadran scripts history for Afghanistan I Know reasons behind special ton

India TV News  

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran scripted history on Wednesday as he scored an epic 162 runs in 138 deliveries for his side. Interestingly, despite that hundred from Zadran and Afghanistan reaching 313/8, Sri Lanka ran out winners in the contest in a thriller by registering a four-wicket win. Highest individual scores in ODIs by Afghanistan players Zadran has already racked up 433 …

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Zadran ton and Farooqi four-fer guide visitors to 60-run win in 1st ODI
2 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Zadran ton and Farooqi four-fer guide visitors to 60-run win in 1st ODI

Firstpost  

Afghan opener Ibrahim Zadran struck 106 to help his team post 294/8 while Fazalhaq Farooqi’s 4/49 played a central role in bundling the hosts out for 234. Kandy: Opener Ibrahim Zadran’s sparkling century and four wickets by Fazalhaq Farooqi led Afghanistan to an emphatic 60-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international on Friday. Afghanistan’s Farooqi and fellow …

Zadran century leads Afghanistan to ODI win over Sri Lanka
2 years, 1 month ago

Zadran century leads Afghanistan to ODI win over Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

KANDY, Sri Lanka — Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran scored a fine 106 as Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by 60 runs in their opening one-day international at Pallekele International Stadium on Friday. The wicket didn’t change much but our bowlers were too good.” Sri Lanka had hopes during the run chase while Pathum Nissanka was in. We didn’t convert good starts.” …

Afghanistan name 18-member squad for 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Noor Ahmad called up
2 years, 1 month ago

Afghanistan name 18-member squad for 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Noor Ahmad called up

India Today  

Afghanistan, on Saturday, November 19, called up left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad as they announced an 18-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Former skipper Gulbadin Naib, who replaced Hazratullah Zazai in the World Cup, also found his way back into the ODI squad. "The selectors have included some young faces for the series, which is a …

Watch: Afghanistan's Najibullah shatters two T20I world records with 6 sixes
2 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Afghanistan's Najibullah shatters two T20I world records with 6 sixes

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan needed 67 runs in 7 overs on a pitch that had a lot to offer for the spinners when Najibullah Zadran walked out to bat against Bangladesh in an important Asia Cup Group B match at Sharjah on Tuesday. Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran plays a shot during the Asia Cup Twenty20 international cricket Group B match against Bangladesh at the …

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