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

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

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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 Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The left-hander hit five sixes and as many boundaries in his 35-ball knock which built the foundation of another impressive Afghan total of 183 for seven in 20 overs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Raza hit two boundaries and a six in his 29-ball knock while Burl smashed three sixes and a boundary in his 31-ball innings.

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Sahibzada Farhan scripts history for Pakistan with 162* in National T20 Cup
1 day, 23 hours ago

Sahibzada Farhan scripts history for Pakistan with 162* in National T20 Cup

India Today  

Sahibzada Farhan scripted history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in T20s. The record was earlier held by Kamran Akmal, who made 150 off 71 balls back in 2017 for Lahore Whites in their National T20 Cup match against Islamabad at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. On Friday, March 21, the 29-year-old Farhan broke Akmal’s eight-year-old record …

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase
2 days, 23 hours ago

NZ vs PAK: Hasan Nawaz hits Pakistan's fastest T20I hundred in record run chase

India Today  

Pakistan did a Pakistan on Friday in Auckland. 22-year-old Hasan Nawaz, playing only his third T20I for Pakistan, hit their fastest hundred, breaking Babar Azam's record on March 21. FASTEST HUNDREDS FOR PAKISTAN IN T20Is Hasan Nawaz – 44 balls vs New Zealand in 2025 Babar Azam – 49 balls vs South Africa in 2021 Ahmad Shahzad – 58 balls …

NZ vs PAK, 2nd T20I: New Zealand extends series lead with five-wicket win over Pakistan
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5 days, 17 hours ago

NZ vs PAK, 2nd T20I: New Zealand extends series lead with five-wicket win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s openers went on a six-hitting blitz on Tuesday to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in the five-match Twenty20 series. New Zealand’s highlight was a ferocious opening stand between Tim Seifert and Finn Allen in which seven of the first eight scoring shots were sixes. Four New Zealand wickets fell in the space of four …

New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series
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5 days, 17 hours ago

New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series

Hindustan Times  

DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Tim Seifert blasted 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen hit 38 from 16 as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan Tuesday in a rain-shortened second Twenty20 cricket international. New Zealand beats Pakistan by 5 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20 international cricket series Captain Salman Ali Agha made 46 …

ICC Rankings: Afghan star Omarzai at number one among ODI all-rounders, Virat rises to 4th in batters' list
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ICC Rankings: Afghan star Omarzai at number one among ODI all-rounders, Virat rises to 4th in batters' list

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, : In the latest ICC ODI Rankings, two massive moves involved Afghanistan all-rounder and ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024, Azmatullah Omarzai reaching the number one spot among all-rounders and star India batter Virat Kohli moving to number four among batters. ICC Rankings: Afghan star Omarzai at number one among ODI all-rounders, Virat rises to 4th in batters' …

How can Afghanistan qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after Australia washout? Onus on England
3 weeks, 1 day 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, …

Atal, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to competitive 273 all out against Australia
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Atal, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to competitive 273 all out against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore, Feb. 28: Sediqullah Atal hit 85 off 95 balls, while Azmatullah Omarzai played a fine cameo in the middle-order to steer Afghanistan to a competitive 273 all out against Australia in a crucial Group B Champions Trophy match here on Friday. Electing to bat, Afghanistan lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz early before last-match centurion Ibrahim Zadran and Atal steadied the …

Ibrahim Zadran cannot keep calm after Sachin Tendulkar golden reaction on Afghanistan win: 'Praised by the man who...'
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Afghanistan replicate Delhi heroics to show World Cup win was no fluke
3 weeks, 3 days 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, …

"That 177 is a special moment for me": Ibrahim Zadran shatters records as Afghanistan stuns England
3 weeks, 4 days 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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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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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 Stun England In High-Scoring Thriller, Keep CT 2025 Semifinal Hopes Alive
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Afghanistan Stun England In High-Scoring Thriller, Keep CT 2025 Semifinal Hopes Alive

ABP News  

ENG Vs AFG: Afghanistan attain a famous 8-run win against England in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match on Wednesday, February 26 to keep their semi-final hopes alive, as Joe Root's impressive 120 goes in vain. 🤩 This marks Afghanistan's second consecutive victory over England in ICC… pic.twitter.com/wHfxnuZiPc — Afghanistan Cricket Board February 26, 2025 England's Run-Chase In A …

Afghanistan send England packing to reinforce giant-slayer legacy as Zadran, Omarzai fuel shock Champions Trophy exit
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Ibrahim Zadran hits historic first-ever Champions Trophy century for Afghanistan
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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. …

AFG vs ENG: Shahidi confident Afghanistan can replicate World Cup heroics vs England
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Rohit Sharma records another 100 after 30; Why India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh special for Indian captain
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma records another 100 after 30; Why India’s Champions Trophy win over Bangladesh special for Indian captain

Live Mint  

India's win over Bangladesh in Dubai in a Group A clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was itself special for captain Rohit Sharma. Not only he became the second-fastest after Virat Kohli to reach 11000 runs, Rohit Sharma also became the first player in the world after the age of 30 to record 100 wins as a captain. The …

South Africa vs Afghanistan | SA vs AFG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan
1 month ago

South Africa vs Afghanistan | SA vs AFG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Ryan Rickelton became the second South African batter, after Gary Kirsten, to score a century on debut in an ICC tournament as South Africa began its Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing 107-run victory against Afghanistan. He kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and boundaries, to guide South Africa to 315 for 6 - a target that was far from …

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 …

AFG vs SA, ICC Champions Trophy: Dream-chaser Afghanistan looks to impress on ICT debut against South Africa
1 month ago

AFG vs SA, ICC Champions Trophy: Dream-chaser Afghanistan looks to impress on ICT debut against South Africa

The Hindu  

As Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi started his presser on the eve of his team’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against South Africa, he was asked whether the team was under pressure. More from ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan team can ignore boycott calls, says skipper Shahidi And, it’s this optimism that will be the key for the Afghans, who will …

Champions Trophy: MS Dhoni's brains, R Ashwin's heroics as India pull off epic heist in rain-forced T20 finale
1 month ago

Champions Trophy: MS Dhoni's brains, R Ashwin's heroics as India pull off epic heist in rain-forced T20 finale

Hindustan Times  

“It’s disappointing that the final of a 50-over tournament had to be decided by a Twenty20 game.” MS Dhoni went to his trusted hero, Ashwin, for the final over with 15 needed. The offie produced six excellent deliveries One would have thought the captain of the losing side would hold this lament. Instead, it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni who made …

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

Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the leading wicket-taker in T20s. Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash Rashid accomplished this feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier One match against Paarl Royals at Gqerberha. Bravo, in his 18-year-old career in T20s, which has seen him …

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket

India TV News  

Dinesh Karthik surpasses MS Dhoni to create massive record in T20 cricket Dinesh Karthik is currently featuring in the ongoing edition of SA20 for Paarl Royals as a wicketkeeper. Dinesh Karthik surpassed MS Dhoni in the list of leading run-scorers in T20 cricket while playing for Paarl Royals in the ongoing season of SA20 against Durban Super Giants on Monday. …

Bumrah named ICC test player of the year and Afghanistan’s Omarzai wins ODI award
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bumrah named ICC test player of the year and Afghanistan’s Omarzai wins ODI award

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jasprit Bumrah won the ICC men’s test cricketer of the year award on Monday after the Indian fast bowler finished 2024 with a rich haul of 71 wickets in 13 test matches. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai was named ODI player of the year after the all-rounder finished the year by scoring 417 runs and picking up …

Azmatullah Omarzai becomes 1st Afghanistan player to win ICC ODI Player of Year award
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Rohit named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year; 3 India stars in list, no spot for Kohli
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year; 3 India stars in list, no spot for Kohli

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024. Rohit played a pivotal role in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, with three half-centuries, including a sensational 92 against Australia in the Super Eight stage. His …

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out
2 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out

The Hindu  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board, on Sunday, announced that Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the national side in its maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy campaign which is scheduled to begin on February 19. The bowling unit is strengthened by the presence of star tweaker Rashid Khan alongside all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi. The squad also includes Sediqullah Atal, who recently …

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Axar Patel named vice captain for England T20Is amid Delhi Capitals speculation
2 months, 1 week ago

Axar Patel named vice captain for England T20Is amid Delhi Capitals speculation

India Today  

India all-rounder Axar Patel has been awarded vice-captaincy for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England set to begin from January 22. The BCCI announced the 15-member squad for the series on Saturday, January 11 as fast bowler Mohammed Shami marked his return to the Indian team after the World Cup 2023. Dhruv Jurel added as second wicketkeeper Meanwhile, Shami …

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 …

ZIM vs AFG Highlights, 2nd Test Day 5: Rashid takes seven wickets as Afghanistan wins by 72 runs, clinches series 1-0
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ZIM vs AFG Highlights, 2nd Test Day 5: Rashid takes seven wickets as Afghanistan wins by 72 runs, clinches series 1-0

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 5 of the second Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, being held in Bulawayo. Playing XIs Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie, Ben Curran, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani. Afghanistan: Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, Ismat Alam, Shahidullah …

Rashid Khan's career-best helps Afghanistan register series win vs Zimbabwe
2 months, 2 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, 2 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 — …

Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Rashid spins Afghanistan to brink of victory over Zimbabwe
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashid spins Afghanistan to brink of victory over Zimbabwe

Hindustan Times  

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan took six wickets in a row to put Afghanistan on the verge of victory in the series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Sunday. Rashid spins Afghanistan to brink of victory over Zimbabwe Zimbabwe were 205-8 in their second innings at stumps on day four 72 runs off their target heading into the final day of …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Hindustan Times  

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short …

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

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Rahmat Shah struck 139 in Bulawayo on Saturday to revive Afghanistan hopes of winning a series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe before rain stopped play late on day three. Shah Test century tips tide in favour of Afghanistan The experienced 31-year-old put on 132 for the seventh wicket with debutant Ismat Alam to turn a worrying overnight situation into a potential …

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