Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy 2025; Ibrahim Zadran returns, Mujeeb Ur Rahman snubbed
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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 look forward to making full use of his expertise during the event.” “Mujeeb Ur Rahman was not available for the selection as he has been advised by his doctor to focus on T20s for a while to ensure his full recovery before returning to ODIs," ACB Interim Chief Selector Mr. Ahmad Suliman Khil said. "That was also the reason he missed on the recently concluded ODI series against Zimbabwe.” Afghanistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik.

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List of every team and full squad for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025
4 hours, 46 minutes ago

List of every team and full squad for ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025

India TV News  

The ninth edition of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 will begin on February 19 with hosts Pakistani clashing against the former winners New Zealand in the opening clash in Karachi. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squads list Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, …

Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir believes Pakistan will hold upper hand against 'under pressure' India
2 days, 8 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir believes Pakistan will hold upper hand against 'under pressure' India

Firstpost  

Mohammad Amir has said that Pakistan will hold the upper hand against India in their upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy match in Dubai. Former pacer Mohammad Amir believes that Pakistan will hold the upper hand against India in their upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy clash in Dubai. India and Pakistan will lock horns in Dubai on 23 February, with the Champions …

Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir makes bold statement before IND vs PAK tie, says ‘India has been my favourite’
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2 days, 13 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammad Amir makes bold statement before IND vs PAK tie, says ‘India has been my favourite’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir opined that India have always been his favourite team in big tournaments but the Men in Green have the upper hand in the upconing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both India and Pakistan are yet to announce their squads for the Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month. Known to be one of the straight-forward voices …

Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out
3 days, 4 hours 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 …

Champions Trophy 2025: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in their maiden appearance at eight-team tournament
3 days, 6 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan in their maiden appearance at eight-team tournament

Firstpost  

Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in their maiden ICC Champions Trophy campaign after the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the 15-member squad for the eight-team tournament. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced their 15-member squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, with Hashmatullah Shahidi set to lead the team. Afghanistan’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign Afghanistan will begin their Champions …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No place for Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh announce 15-member squad
3 days, 12 hours ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: No place for Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh announce 15-member squad

Live Mint  

Shakib Al Hasan was omitted from the Bangladesh squad as they announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy starting next month. Notably, Shakib's omission came after the star all-rounder failed his second bowling assessment test which was conducted in Chennai last month. The fast bowling department will be spearheaded by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman while Mehidy Hasan …

Afghanistan announce squad for Champions Trophy, Ghazanfar to play maiden ICC event
3 days, 19 hours 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 …

After UK politicians, South Africa's sports minister urges ICC to boycott Afghanistan cricket
6 days, 19 hours ago

After UK politicians, South Africa's sports minister urges ICC to boycott Afghanistan cricket

India TV News  

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie slammed the ICC for their 'hypocritical approach' towards women worldwide by allowing Afghanistan's men's cricket team in its tournaments on Thursday. Australia have a history of calling for a ban on Afghanistan cricket due to the Taliban government's stance against women athletes in the country and recently over 160 UK politicians urged the ECB …

Afghanistan hires Younis Khan as team mentor for Champions Trophy in Pakistan
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1 week ago

Afghanistan hires Younis Khan as team mentor for Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan has hired former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as a mentor for its men’s cricket team at next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement on Wednesday that the 47-year-old batting great will join the team in Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy and will stay with Afghanistan at the tournament. It …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback
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1 week ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman confident of international comeback

The Hindu  

Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next month’s Champions Trophy. Fakhar hasn’t played international cricket since Pakistan’s first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. “People don’t know that after the …

Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament
1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament

India TV News  

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. "ACB has assigned former experienced top order Pakistani player Younis Khan as Mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. Afghanistan will feature in the Champions Trophy for the first time in their cricket history after being impressive in the ODI World Cup …

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan appoint Pakistan great Younis Khan as mentor
1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan appoint Pakistan great Younis Khan as mentor

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. “ACB has assigned former experienced top-order Pakistani player Younis Khan as Mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. The appointment of Younis Khan reflects Afghanistan's ambitions to make a strong impression in the Champions Trophy. The addition of Younis …

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy
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1 week ago

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at ICC Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

The previously out-of-favour opener aims to make his way back into the Pakistan white-ball side as the defending champions host their first ICC event in 29 years. Pakistan’s top-order batter, Fakhar Zaman, is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when his country hosts the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. “I was not part of the …

Hashmatullah hails Ismat Alams' ton on debut after Afghanistan's Test series win
1 week, 2 days 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 — …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament
1 week, 3 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to fly injured opening batter Saim Ayub to London in hopes of getting him fit in time for next month’s Champions Trophy. Ayub fractured his right ankle during the first day of the second test against South Africa at Cape Town on Friday and has been ruled out of competitive cricket for at least …

Rahmat Shah's 139 leads Afghanistan's recovery vs Zimbabwe in 2nd Test
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics
1 month ago

Afghanistan bounce back vs Zimbabwe to level series after Rashid-Naveen's heroics

India Today  

Afghanistan put on a dominant performance to level the T20I series 1-1 against Zimbabwe with a comprehensive 50-run victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Highlights Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe RESULT | AFGHANISTAN WON BY 50 RUNS ðŸšè Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman put on a terrific bowling effort to help #AfghanAtalan beat Zimbabwe …

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

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach for 2025
1 month ago

Jonathan Trott to continue as Afghanistan coach for 2025

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan head coach in 2025, Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed on Monday. The team won five matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024, triumphing over strong teams like New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh. Trott is currently with the AfghanAtalan, the country’s A team, on a tour in Zimbabwe for an all-format series featuring …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach for 2025
1 month ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach for 2025

India Today  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the extension of Jonathan Trott's contract as head coach of the national team through 2025, following a successful 2.5-year tenure. The Afghanistan National Team has had greater achievements in the last two years and Mr. Trott was part of these achievements, notably during the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, where Afghanistan secured impressive victories …

Afghanistan name squads for white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, add mystery spinner for first time after 16 months
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan name squads for white-ball tour of Zimbabwe, add mystery spinner for first time after 16 months

India TV News  

Afghanistan have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Zimbabwe and it marks the return of their star mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Afghanistan Cricket Board's interim chief selector Ahmad Shah expressed elation on Mujeeb's return and also opened about the inclusion of Rasooli and Akbari. Afghanistan T20I Squad for the Zimbabwe Tour: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad …

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Young left-hand batter Zubaid Akbari received maiden call-up as the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Zubaid Akbari receives maiden call-up as Afghanistan announce ODI, T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour Darwish Rasooli returned to the T20I side following an impressive domestic season, having led Afghanistan to …

Mujeeb Ur Rahman returns in Afghanistan ODI, T20I squads for Zimbabwe tour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mujeeb Ur Rahman returns in Afghanistan ODI, T20I squads for Zimbabwe tour

India Today  

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has returned for Afghanistan after being named in the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Mujeeb, who is currently playing for the Ajman Bolts in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, hasn’t donned the national jersey since the T20 World Cup match against Uganda earlier this year in June. Afghanistan also called up top-order …

Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan

Hindustan Times  

Abu Dhabi, : Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has expressed his delight at the growing number of Afghanistan players featuring in the Indian Premier League, highlighting it as a sign of the sport's development in the country. Great to see so many players from Afghanistan in IPL: Rashid Khan In 2017, Rashid became the first Afghanistan player to play in …

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'
2 months ago

Rizwan extends invitation to Team India players; Rashid Latif says 'Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India'

Firstpost  

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team as he hoped for a quick resolution to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy problem. Rizwan: ‘Pakistan players will welcome Indians’ Amid all the uncertainty, Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan has extended the invitation to KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, and the Indian team …

Mohammad Rizwan welcomes Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul amid Champions Trophy chaos; Pakistan captain says ‘we will…’
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2 months ago

Mohammad Rizwan welcomes Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul amid Champions Trophy chaos; Pakistan captain says ‘we will…’

Live Mint  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan made a heartwarming welcome to the Indian players for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, scheduled to be held in February. Rizwan’s comments come at a moment when the BCCI is at loggerheads with the Pakistan Cricket Board with their travelling to the neighbouring nation. Rizwan was asked about the current Champions Trophy chaos at the …

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy
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2 months ago

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has confirmed that he wants to retire from the ODI format after the Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team Champions Trophy, which is currently scheduled to be played in Pakistan, will feature hosts Pakistan and other top seven teams from the latest ODI World Cup. Mohammad Nabi was Afghanistan's captain during the side's maiden 50-over World Cup …

Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last
2 months ago

Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharjah: Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over Bangladesh here on Monday, the 39-year-old said he had been pondering about quitting the format since last year's ODI World Cup. Nabi has featured in 167 ODIs since 2009, scoring 3,600 runs in …

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi
2 months ago

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a …

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

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Set to Strike Back at Afghanistan in Sharjah

The Hindu  

Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from their Test series defeat against South Africa when they take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah. Bangladesh sits eighth in the ICC ODI team rankings, just ahead of Afghanistan, who are ranked ninth. Afghanistan is on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan …

Afghanistan Triumphs Over India in Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final
2 months, 3 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 …

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Varma-led IND A vs AFG A
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Varma-led IND A vs AFG A

Hindustan Times  

India A will face Afghanistan A in the semi-final of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. India A have been undefeated so far in the tournament, while Afghanistan began their campaign with a win against Sri Lanka A, followed by another win vs Bangladesh A. However, Afghanistan suffered a defeat against Hong Kong in their previous match.

India vs Afghanistan Dream Eleven Prediction: A Comprehensive Look at Lineups and Squads
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan Dream Eleven Prediction: A Comprehensive Look at Lineups and Squads

The Hindu  

India A will face Afghanistan A in the second semifinal of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. The lineups for both teams have been released, with India A featuring Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Anuj Rawat, Nehal Wadhera, Ayush Badoni, Ramandeep Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Chahar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rasikh Dar Salam, and Aaqib Khan, while Afghanistan A boasts Sediqullah …

Afghanistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh ODI Series
2 months, 3 weeks 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.

India And Pakistan Wasted 77 Years, Next 77 Years Shouldn’t Be So: Nawaz Sharif
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India And Pakistan Wasted 77 Years, Next 77 Years Shouldn’t Be So: Nawaz Sharif

ABP News  

Lahore, Pakistan: The recently concluded visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held in Islamabad has proved to be a “beginning” and an “opening” of sorts for the progress in bilateral ties between India and Pakistan, and the process of high-level visits, especially dialogue, between both neighbours …

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

Cricket-Depleted Afghanistan face uphill task against NZ in one-off test
4 months, 1 week 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 …

A new T20 power rises in world cricket
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A new T20 power rises in world cricket

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan’s dream run in the T20 World Cup is over. They lost a one-sided match on an undercooked pitch to South Africa in the semi-final on Thursday but every cricket fan knows that this was not a true reflection of their class. Afghan cricket fans watch the men's T20 World Cup semifinal cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa, on …

South Africa dismantle Afghanistan, enter maiden World Cup final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa dismantle Afghanistan, enter maiden World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

The jinx has been broken. South Africa are in a World Cup final, riding on a clinical bowling performance with Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje taking turns to dismantle Afghanistan’s top-order before Tabraiz Shamsi ran through the lower order to bundle them out for 56 at Port of Spain on Wednesday night. South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi, centre, is …

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists

Hindustan Times  

From its status as a sport played by Afghans living in refugee camps in northwest Pakistan to the Afghan team securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, cricket certainly has come a long way in Afghanistan. Despite the Afghan cricket team’s current success, it is unlikely that Afghanistan itself will host any major game in …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan Makes It To Semi Finals, Watch Report On Strategy & Key Players
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan Makes It To Semi Finals, Watch Report On Strategy & Key Players

ABP News  

T20 World Cup 2024 got the fourth semi-finalist team in the form of Afghanistan. Many players contributed in taking the Afghanistan team to the semi-finals. The team's star opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz displayed excellent batting throughout the tournament. Afghanistan's fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqui is currently the highest wicket taker in the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Jonathan Trott says Afghanistan has nothing to lose ahead of South Africa semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan will go into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa boosted by “having no scarring, no history” unlike the accident-prone Proteas. This is uncharted territory for us,” said coach Trott, the former Ashes-winning England batsman who was born and raised in South Africa. For us it’s a new challenge and I think that makes us …

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 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 …

Afghanistan cricketer's brutal dig at Pat Cummins after knocking Australia out of T20 World Cup to enter semi-finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan cricketer's brutal dig at Pat Cummins after knocking Australia out of T20 World Cup to enter semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan cricketer Najibullah Zadran took a dig at Australia ODI and Test skipper Pat Cummins after his side knocked the 2021 champions out of the T20 World Cup. Najibullah Zadran took a dig at Pat Cummins after Afghanistan knocked Australia out of T20 World Cup Afghanistan finished in the second spot behind toppers India in Group 1 of the Super …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan

The Hindu  

Skipper Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan’s maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation. Afghanistan, who became a full ICC member only in 2017, scripted history by qualifying for its maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win …

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot
6 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot

Firstpost  

Not many would have expected Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals in T20 World Cup 2024, but now that they are two matches away from glory, it’s worth looking at how Afghanistan created history. Afghanistan, led by skipper Rashid Khan, qualified for their first-ever semi-final of a major ICC tournament when they beat Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-curtailed Super …

Afghanistan reaching T20 World Cup semi-final is a 'dream come true': Captain Rashid Khan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan reaching T20 World Cup semi-final is a 'dream come true': Captain Rashid Khan

Firstpost  

Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs on Tuesday to reach their first-ever semi-final of a T20 or ODI World Cup. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan says his team gave their “100 percent effort” to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals for the first in their history and “make the country proud”. Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs on Tuesday to qualify …

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