Afghanistan replicate Delhi heroics to show World Cup win was no fluke
1 month ago

Afghanistan replicate Delhi heroics to show World Cup win was no fluke

India Today  

Never count out Afghanistan. The team may have suffered a 107-run defeat against South Africa and seemed in trouble, but Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men scripted a remarkable comeback to knock England out of the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Ibrahim Steps Up Under Pressure Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the more popular Afghan batter due to his hard-hitting prowess, especially in T20 leagues around the world. |AFG vs ENG: Highlights| In the ODI World Cup, Ibrahim became the fastest Afghan batter to reach 1,000 runs in the 50-over format. Later, Ibrahim also broke Ben Duckett’s record for the highest ODI score in Champions Trophy history.

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Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi
3 days, 15 hours ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi

Times of India  

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights: Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday. Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa's imposing total of 315-6 in the Group B match at the National Stadium. South …

Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, South Africa pace legend Dale Steyn reckons the fast-rising Afghanistan can go on to win an ICC limited-overs tournament in the next decade if their players learn how to play patiently. Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next decade: Steyn Overcoming war and instability in their nation, the Afghanistan cricket team has evolved from an affiliate …

How can Afghanistan qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after Australia washout? Onus on England
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How can Afghanistan qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after Australia washout? Onus on England

Hindustan Times  

Rain played spoilsport on Friday as Afghanistan and Australia saw their Champions Trophy 2025 Group B fixture get called off in the second innings without a result. On Friday, Sediqullah Atal smacked 85 runs off 95 balls to take Afghanistan to 273 in 50 overs in the first innings. AFG skipper disappointed Speaking after the match, Afghan skipper Shahidi said, …

If Afghanistan learn patience, they can win ICC event in next decade: Dale Steyn
3 weeks, 5 days ago

If Afghanistan learn patience, they can win ICC event in next decade: Dale Steyn

India Today  

Legendary South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn feels Afghanistan can go all the way to winning an ICC event in the next decade if they learn to be patient. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs England Updates Recently, Steyn commented on Afghanistan’s stellar performances in recent times and said that the team needs to learn patience as they’re often seen getting …

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan aims to put behind Maxwell scars and add another scalp in Australia
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan aims to put behind Maxwell scars and add another scalp in Australia

The Hindu  

“You think we will come only to play with Maxwell? Do you think it will be like that?,” asked Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, as he addressed the media ahead of the Champions Trophy group league fixture against Australia. He paused for a moment, and added with a smile: “We have plans for the entire Australian team and I know that …

Ibrahim Zadran cannot keep calm after Sachin Tendulkar golden reaction on Afghanistan win: 'Praised by the man who...'
1 month ago

Ibrahim Zadran cannot keep calm after Sachin Tendulkar golden reaction on Afghanistan win: 'Praised by the man who...'

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan showed once again that their progress is not limited to T20 cricket and that they can beat any side in ODIs as well on their day. In what is arguably the most talked-about result of the 2025 Champions Trophy, Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a thriller in Lahore and India great Sachin Tendulkar has stated that their …

Buoyant Afghans plot Australia downfall after dumping out England
1 month ago

Buoyant Afghans plot Australia downfall after dumping out England

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Thursday targeted another big scalp in the form of Australia after knocking England out of the Champions Trophy, with a semi-final spot the prize. Next they play world champions Australia at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Friday in their final group match and must win to reach the last four of the eight-nation tournament. "Obviously a …

WATCH: Old Video Of PAK & AFG Fans Fighting Resurfaces After Afghanistan’s Thrilling Win Over England
1 month ago

WATCH: Old Video Of PAK & AFG Fans Fighting Resurfaces After Afghanistan’s Thrilling Win Over England

ABP News  

Afghanistan knocked England out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal race with a narrow eight-run win on February 26 at Lahore. The Black Caps registered wins over hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh, while India followed suit in reverse order—defeating Bangladesh by six wickets before outclassing Pakistan by the same margin in Dubai. ALSO ON ABP Live | Afghanistan Stun England …

"That 177 is a special moment for me": Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England
1 month ago

"That 177 is a special moment for me": Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran etched his name in the history books with a sensational knock of 177 off 146 deliveries, the highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy history. "That 177 is a special moment for me": Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai kept Afghanistan's hopes alive with an eight-run victory and …

Champions Trophy 2025: England knocked out as Afghanistan create history with eight-run victory
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1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: England knocked out as Afghanistan create history with eight-run victory

Firstpost  

Joe Root’s 120 went in vain as England suffered a shocking eight-run defeat to Afghanistan, leading to their elimination from the Champions Trophy 2025. Lahore: Ibrahim Zadran’s majestic 177 and pacer Azmatullah Omarzai’s fifer trumped Joe Root’s masterful hundred, as the brave Afghanistan registered a thrilling 8-run win to knock a largely-insipid England out of the Champions Trophy here on …

Afghanistan send England packing to reinforce giant-slayer legacy as Zadran, Omarzai fuel shock Champions Trophy exit
1 month ago

Afghanistan send England packing to reinforce giant-slayer legacy as Zadran, Omarzai fuel shock Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan stunned England yet again in an ICC tournament, defeating the side at the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 to knock Jos Buttler’s men out of the tournament. Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss England's Jamie Smith Despite Joe Root’s valiant century, England crumbled under pressure, unable to chase down the 326-run target as they …

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan to bat first against England
1 month ago

AFG vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan to bat first against England

The Hindu  

Joe Root smashed a fine century under difficult circumstances but could not stop England’s elimination from the Champions Trophy following a shock eight-run loss to Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday. Thanks to Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran’s 177 runs, his highest one-day total, the team scored a massive 325/7 but despite Root’s 111-ball 120, England missed the target. Teams England: Philip …

Afghanistan bats first against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams
1 month ago

Afghanistan bats first against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams on Wednesday. Weeks before the Champions Trophy, more than 160 politicians in Britain had urged the England and Wales Cricket Board to forfeit the game against Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport …

AFG vs ENG LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan in command, Joe Root key for England in chase
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1 month ago

AFG vs ENG LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan in command, Joe Root key for England in chase

Live Mint  

Afghanistan vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran slammed 177 runs, his highest ODI score, and shared a 103-run partnership with skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi as they scored a massive 325/7 against a listless England in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday. Afghanistan vs England playing XIs England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, …

AFG vs ENG head-to-head record in ODI, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs England overall stats, most runs, wickets
1 month ago

AFG vs ENG head-to-head record in ODI, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs England overall stats, most runs, wickets

The Hindu  

England takes on Afghanistan in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. England has won twice while Afghanistan has one win, when it stunned the Three Lions at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. AFG vs ENG HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD IN ODIs Matches Played: 3 England won: 2 Afghanistan won: 1 Last result: …

Ibrahim 177, Azmatullah 5-fer knock England out, keep Afghanistan in semis hunt
1 month ago

Ibrahim 177, Azmatullah 5-fer knock England out, keep Afghanistan in semis hunt

India Today  

Ibrahim Zadran starred with a hundred and Azmatullah Omarzai took a five-wicket haul as Afghanistan knocked England out of the Champions Trophy with an eight-run win on Wednesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Ibrahim Zadran dominates England After opting to bat first, Afghanistan put up a huge score of 325 for seven …

Ibrahim Zadran hits historic first-ever Champions Trophy century for Afghanistan
1 month ago

Ibrahim Zadran hits historic first-ever Champions Trophy century for Afghanistan

India Today  

Ibrahim Zadran scripted history after becoming the first Afghanistan batter to score a hundred in the Champions Trophy. Ibrahim Zadran fights back strongly Ibrahim made his comeback for the Afghans, which kept him out of the game since Afghanistan’s semi-final appearance against South Africa in the Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States. Champions Trophy: Full …

Afghanistan pull off a miracle in Lahore, England out of Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Afghanistan pull off a miracle in Lahore, England out of Champions Trophy

India TV News  

Afghanistan pull off a miracle in Lahore, England out of Champions Trophy Afghanistan beat England to remain alive in the Champions Trophy 2025. The game was slipping away from the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side but the wicket of Joe Root changed the complexion of the game as Afghanistan beat England by eight runs to remain alive in the Champions Trophy 2025. …

Ibrahim Zadran smacks 177 runs against England: List of records Afghanistan international broke
1 month ago

Ibrahim Zadran smacks 177 runs against England: List of records Afghanistan international broke

India TV News  

Ibrahim Zadran smacks 177 runs against England: List of records Afghanistan international broke Ibrahim Zadran smacked 177 runs against England in the ongoing Champions Trophy. With that, the Afghanistan international broke several records, including registering the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy history. Ibrahim Zadran played a phenomenal knock of 177 runs off 146 deliveries against England in the …

AFG vs ENG: Shahidi confident Afghanistan can replicate World Cup heroics vs England
1 month ago

AFG vs ENG: Shahidi confident Afghanistan can replicate World Cup heroics vs England

India Today  

Hashmatullah Shahidi stated that Afghanistan will carry the confidence from their 2023 World Cup victory over England into their upcoming Group B clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy. October 15, 2023, was a landmark day for Afghan cricket as they secured a 69-run win over England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points …

"Will take positives and move forward": Afghan skipper Shahidi after losing to South Africa in Champions Trophy
1 month ago

"Will take positives and move forward": Afghan skipper Shahidi after losing to South Africa in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, : Following the defeat against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said that there are many positives to take for his team, despite a result that didn't go their way, and they will try to take that forward. "Will take positives and move forward": Afghan skipper Shahidi after losing to South Africa …

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI: Who won yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy match? Check top highlights here
1 month ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI: Who won yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy match? Check top highlights here

Live Mint  

Temba Bavuma led South Africa started off their Champions Trophy campaign with a clinical win over Afghanistan at the National bank stadium in Karachi. Top highlights of Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI match: Temba Bavuma won the toss in Karachi and elected to bat first. After the early wicket of Tony de Zorzi, opener Ryan Rickelton put on 119 for …

IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma’s men on verge of creating massive Champions Trophy record during India vs Pakistan clash
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1 month ago

IND vs PAK: Rohit Sharma’s men on verge of creating massive Champions Trophy record during India vs Pakistan clash

Live Mint  

Following their win over Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket team are on a verge of creating a historic milestone on Sunday when the Men in Blue take arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. The victory over Bangladesh was India 19th in the ICC Champions Trophy and a win over Pakistan will make them the first team to record …

CT: Afghanistan eye another good show, Proteas aim to shed chokers tag
1 month ago

CT: Afghanistan eye another good show, Proteas aim to shed chokers tag

Deccan Chronicle  

Karachi: Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick off their Champions Trophy campaign here on Friday. South Africa's biggest challenge heading into the tournament is their depleted bowling attack as key pacers Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, and Gerald …

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan in tatters in chase of 315
1 month ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan in tatters in chase of 315

Live Mint  

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Ryan Rickelton made a well-timed hundred to guide South Africa to a healthy 315/six against Afghanistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match on Friday in Karachi. Afghanistan vs South Africa XIs Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs
1 month ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

Al Jazeera  

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan. Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the teams’ Champions Trophy opening game in Karachi. Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa’s imposing …

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton, pacers annihilate Afghanistan in Karachi
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton, pacers annihilate Afghanistan in Karachi

India Today  

South Africa began their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding win over Afghanistan by 107 runs on Friday, February 21 at National Stadium, Karachi. After opting to bat first, South Africa posted a mammoth score of 315/6 in their allotted 50 overs as Ryan Rickelton starred with his maiden ODI hundred. Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South …

Afghanistan men’s cricketers brush off calls to boycott them at Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan men’s cricketers brush off calls to boycott them at Champions Trophy

Associated Press  

KARACHI, Pakistan — Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has dismissed political calls to boycott Afghanistan’s cricket games on the eve of their first Champions Trophy match. Politicians in England and South Africa urged their cricket authorities to forfeit the Champions Trophy group games against Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport and erosion of women’s rights. South Africa Sports Minister …

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Afghanistan Full Preview
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Strengths, Weaknesses & X-Factors – Afghanistan Full Preview

The Hindu  

The 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA demonstrated that Afghanistan is no longer just making up the numbers. In five bilateral series since the ODI World Cup, Afghanistan has won four, including one against South Africa in the UAE. In his place, Afghanistan has drafted in 20-year-old left-arm spinner Nangyal Kharoti, who has seven ODI caps …

Champions Trophy: Dangerous Afghanistan set for bigger heights on debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Dangerous Afghanistan set for bigger heights on debut

India Today  

Afghanistan are making their Champions Trophy debut and are the underdogs. In 2024, Omarzai scored 417 runs from 14 ODIs at an average of 52.12 and took 17 wickets with two four-wicket hauls against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. In February 2024, Afghanistan lost to Sri Lanka by 42 runs in Pallekele, but Omarzai stole the limelight with an unbeaten 149-run knock …

Champions Trophy: Dangerous Afghanistan set for bigger heights on debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Dangerous Afghanistan set for bigger heights on debut

India Today  

Afghanistan are making their Champions Trophy debut and are the underdogs. In 2024, Omarzai scored 417 runs from 14 ODIs at an average of 52.12 and took 17 wickets with two four-wicket hauls against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. In February 2024, Afghanistan lost to Sri Lanka by 42 runs in Pallekele, but Omarzai stole the limelight with an unbeaten 149-run knock …

Afghanistan's 2015 World Cup hero Shapoor Zadran announces retirement from international cricket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan's 2015 World Cup hero Shapoor Zadran announces retirement from international cricket

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Afghanistan's left-arm speedster Shapoor Zadran announced his retirement from international cricket. Afghanistan's 2015 World Cup hero Shapoor Zadran announces retirement from international cricket The tall fast bowler featured in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan since making his debut in 2009. In the end, he wished for Afghanistan's success and said he would celebrate every victory …

Azmatullah Omarzai becomes 1st Afghanistan player to win ICC ODI Player of Year award
2 months ago

Azmatullah Omarzai becomes 1st Afghanistan player to win ICC ODI Player of Year award

India Today  

Emerging all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has become the first Afghanistan player to win the International Cricket Council Men's Cricketer of the Year award in the ODI format. Omarzai was one of three Afghanistan players named in the ICC ODI Team of the Year, which was announced earlier this month. ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year: Saim Ayub, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Pathum …

Ibrahim Zadran returns for Afghanistan in Champions Trophy squad
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ibrahim Zadran returns for Afghanistan in Champions Trophy squad

Al Jazeera  

Prolific opener makes a comeback from injury but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out as he recovers from hand sprain. Afghanistan have recalled fit-again batter Ibrahim Zadran to their ICC Champions Trophy squad, amid ongoing calls for teams to boycott matches against them due to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights since returning to power in 2021. “Afghanistan have …

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed

India TV News  

Afghanistan announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, January 12. Making their historic debut at the tournament, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghan side included their star opener Ibrahim Zadran in the team but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was snubbed. Given this success, we have appointed Younis Khan, who has extensive international and local experience, and we …

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy, Ghazanfar to play maiden ICC event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy, Ghazanfar to play maiden ICC event

India Today  

Afghanistan Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, January 12. Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement Live Updates Afghanistan have been put in Group B in the tournament alongside South Africa, Australia and England. ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf recalled Afghanistan’s remarkable performance in the last two tournaments and is expecting an even better …

Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan achieve what top cricketing nations India and Pakistan have not in early Test cricket phase

India TV News  

Afghanistan cricket team has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket. They have now outclassed top teams in the world like India and Pakistan in a major record in Test cricket. Afghanistan have played 11 Test matches so far and have the second most wins by any team in their first 11 games. With four wins, six losses and one …

Rashid Khan's career-best helps Afghanistan register series win vs Zimbabwe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rashid Khan's career-best helps Afghanistan register series win vs Zimbabwe

India Today  

Afghanistan registered a historic Test series win against Zimbabwe, clinching the second match by 72 runs in Bulawayo. Craig Ervine, the last recognised batter, was trapped lbw by Rashid moments later, sealing Afghanistan’s thrilling comeback win within just 15 deliveries on Day 5. 🙌 AfghanAtalan, led by @rashidkhan_19's impressive bowling performance of 7/66, secured a remarkable 72-run victory in the …

Hashmatullah hails Ismat Alams' ton on debut after Afghanistan's Test series win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hashmatullah hails Ismat Alams' ton on debut after Afghanistan's Test series win

India Today  

Afghanistan registered a historic Test series win against Zimbabwe, clinching the second match by 72 runs in Bulawayo. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi praised debutant Ismat Alam for his exceptional century under pressure, calling it a significant milestone for the team and revealed that Ismat's father was one of the founding members of Afghanistan cricket. 👏#AfghanAtalan | #ZIMvAFG | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/V3Mgiff09B — …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan break Pakistan's world record during draw against Zimbabwe

India TV News  

Afghanistan have shattered an all-time record of Pakistan during their drawn game against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. They have now shattered a historic record in Test cricket for taking the fewest number of Test matches to score 600 runs in the format. This was Afghanistan's 10th Test match, far fewer than Pakistan's previous record of getting to …

Hashmatullah Shahidi 179 not out as draw looms for Afghanistan in Zimbabwe Test
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI
3 months ago

Afghanistan clinch series win vs Zimbabwe with 8-wicket triumph in 3rd ODI

India Today  

Afghanistan sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0 against Zimbabwe with back-to-back resounding victories after the first game was washed out. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI Updates Afghanistan win yet another series 𝐀𝐠ðÆ𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇ðÄ 𝐒ðÄ𝐑𝐈ðÄ𝐒 𝟐-𝟎 🙌#AfghanAtalan have put on a remarkable all-round performance to win the third & final ODI by 8 wickets and secure a 2-0 series …

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for dissent during 2nd ODI vs Zimbabwe
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win
3 months, 1 week ago

ZIM vs AFG: Afghanistan decimate Zimbabwe in Harare, record their biggest ODI win

India Today  

Afghanistan stormed to their biggest ODI win after hammering Zimbabwe by 232 runs on Thursday, December 19 at the Harare Sports Club. Sediqullah Atal set up the victory with his maiden ODI hundred, after which the quartet of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Allah Ghazanfar and Naveed Zadran tormented the opposition. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Highlights Atal, on the other …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy
3 months, 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 …

Pak U-19 vs Afg U-19 4th ODI: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 13 runs
4 months, 1 week ago

Pak U-19 vs Afg U-19 4th ODI: Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 13 runs

Live Mint  

In the fourth ODI match of the tri-nation One Day International series, Pakistan under-19 team defeated Afghanistan under-19 by 13 runs in ICC Academy, Dubai, on Sunday. For Pakistan U19, Shahzaib Khan scored 78 runs off 101 balls and Usman Khan hist 77 runs off 88 deliveries. For Afghanistan U19, Uzairullah Niazai scored 70 runs off 72 balls, while Faisal …

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