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In a strategic boost for Canadian cricket, Monty Desai has been named head coach of the men's national team by Cricket Canada. Announced from Toronto, this appointment signals a new era of...
Afghanistan's cricket prodigy Rashid Khan has always prioritized his homeland over lucrative opportunities abroad. In his compelling memoir 'Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom,' the star spinner...
Afghanistan's premier cricketer Rashid Khan has always prioritized his nation's colors over personal gain. In his revealing memoir 'Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom,' the spinner details...
Afghanistan's cricket sensation Rashid Khan is basking in paternal bliss after his wife gave birth to their son, Ajlaan. The 27-year-old all-rounder broke the news via Instagram, flooding timelines...
In a revealing interview, Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid Khan has indicated he might sit out the solitary Test against India scheduled for June, prioritizing his fitness for white-ball formats...
In a bold move post their T20 World Cup 2026 disappointment, Afghanistan Cricket Board has unveiled Richard Pybus as the new head coach, replacing the departed Jonathan Trott. Pybus will take charge...
Afghanistan's disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 exit without reaching Super-8 has marked the end of Jonathan Trott's successful four-year stint as head coach. As the team shifts focus, the Afghanistan...
Afghanistan's disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, failing to reach Super 8, marked the end of Jonathan Trott's successful four-year stint as head coach. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has...
Afghanistan's cricketers ended their T20 World Cup 2026 stint on a high note, demolishing Canada by 82 runs in their final group match at Chepauk. The emphatic triumph served as the perfect...
Afghanistan delivered a masterclass in T20 cricket, thrashing Canada by 82 runs in a T20 World Cup clash at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium. This victory slots in as their fourth-largest margin by runs in...
CHEPAUK, CHENNAI – Ibrahim Zadran's explosive 95 not out lit up the MA Chidambaram Stadium as Afghanistan racked up 200 for 6, giving Canada a steep 201-run target in T20 World Cup 2026's 39th...
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan was all smiles after his side clinched a crucial five-wicket triumph against UAE in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group D encounter on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium....
The ghost of a T20 World Cup 2026 super over loss to South Africa continues to torment Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan. In a thrilling group stage encounter, victory slipped away in the second super...
Afghanistan's star player Mohammad Nabi faced ICC wrath on Wednesday in Ahmedabad, where he was fined 15% of his match fee for a Code of Conduct breach in the T20 World Cup 2026 showdown with South...
Forget the predictions of easy wins for favorites—T20 World Cup 2026 is delivering chaos from day one. Lesser-known teams are giving giants heart-stopping scares, proving format's magic lies in its...
In a one-sided affair at Bengaluru's BCCI Centre of Excellence, Afghanistan kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up campaign with a resounding 61-run victory over Scotland on Monday. Captain's...
Harare witnessed cricketing fireworks as Afghanistan's Under-19 team scripted a memorable chapter in their World Cup journey, demolishing Ireland by 191 runs to storm into the semi-finals. Faisal...
Harare witnessed cricketing magic as Afghanistan's Faisal Shinwazai delivered a career-defining 163 in the Under-19 World Cup Super Sixes against Ireland. The stylish right-hander faced 142 balls,...
Afghanistan and the West Indies are scheduled to compete in a significant three-match T20 International series in January 2026, serving as a crucial warm-up for the T20 World Cup 2026. This series...
Afghanistan has unveiled its squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, which includes a one-off Test match and a T20 International series. Notably, star spinner Rashid Khan has been rested for the...
Bangladesh secured a dominant victory over Afghanistan in the T20I series, winning the series 3-0. This marks the first time Bangladesh has achieved a clean sweep in a T20I series played in Sharjah....
Afghanistan's losing streak continues after a disappointing performance in the 2025 Asia Cup, where they exited in the first round. They have now suffered a hat-trick of defeats. In the first match...
The day of October 2nd proved to be a momentous one for Bangladesh in the realm of cricket. The team scripted not one, but two victories. Bangladesh first triumphed over Pakistan and then...
Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage experienced a personal tragedy during the Asia Cup 2025. His father, Suranga Wellalage, died of a heart attack on Thursday, September 18. The news reached Dunith...
Sri Lanka demonstrated their prowess and experience under pressure, successfully chasing down Afghanistan's total with six wickets to spare. This victory guaranteed their place in the Super-4s of the...
In a decisive Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka dashed Afghanistan's hopes, eliminating them from the tournament. This result also propelled Bangladesh into the Super-4 stage. Kusal...
Bangladesh secured a hard-fought victory over Afghanistan by eight runs in a group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025, keeping their qualification hopes alive. The match was a thrilling contest,...
The Asia Cup 2025 is witnessing a fierce competition among six teams vying for a spot in the Super 4 stage. India has already secured its place, but Pakistan is at risk of elimination from the...
In the Asia Cup 2025, while Team India secured a spot in the Super 4 with two consecutive wins from Group A, Group B witnessed a thrilling turn of events. Afghanistan, which started the tournament...
Following Afghanistan and India, Bangladesh commenced their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a victory. The third match of the tournament took place between Bangladesh and Hong Kong at the Zayed Cricket...
Afghanistan's cricket team commenced their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Hong Kong by a substantial margin of 94 runs. The Afghan batsmen showcased exceptional batting...
Afghanistan commenced their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a resounding 94-run triumph against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. This victory underscored their standing as a formidable contender in...
The opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 featured a contest between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Afghanistan secured a strong start to the tournament by defeating Hong Kong. However, the match was...
Afghanistan initiated their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a decisive 94-run triumph over Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. Although the match...
The Asia Cup 2025 is underway in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the opening match at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan, currently ranked ninth in T20 cricket, is favored...
The 2025 Asia Cup kicks off with a Group B match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. This tournament marks only the third time the competition has been held in the T20I format, promising exciting...
Following Pakistan's victory in a T20 tri-series match against Afghanistan, a surprising incident occurred outside the stadium in Sharjah. Afghan fans, gathered after the match, began chanting...
Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz showcased his spin prowess, delivering a match-winning performance against Afghanistan in the T20 tri-nation series final. Nawaz took a hat-trick in the match,...
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28. This time, the tournament will be played in the T20 format, with a total of 8 teams participating. This...
A significant match is set to take place between Afghanistan and Pakistan before the Asia Cup. Both teams are prepared for the final match scheduled for September 7th. In the final league match of...
Pakistan is participating in a tri-series against the UAE and Afghanistan before the Asia Cup. The team's performance in this series has been poor, particularly after losing to Afghanistan on...
A player from the team ranked 11th in the ODI rankings has claimed the number one spot. This Zimbabwean cricketer has become the number one all-rounder in ODIs, surpassing the Afghan all-rounder....
Pakistan's star players are underperforming in the UAE T20I tri-series. The batsmen have failed to score 100 runs in three matches, while star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is struggling to take...
Afghanistan avenged their previous defeat against Pakistan in the tri-series held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the fourth match of the series, Afghanistan defeated their neighbor by 18 runs....
Pakistan suffered a resounding defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the T20 tri-series leading up to the Asia Cup. Following the loss, Pakistan's captain, Salman Ali Agha, shared comments that evoke...
Afghanistan secured an 18-run victory over Pakistan in the fourth match of the T20I tri-series held in the UAE. This marks Afghanistan's second consecutive win in the series, while Pakistan suffered...
Rashid Khan has shattered a world record with incredible speed. His achievement, measured in both fewest matches and fewest balls, makes his record appear nearly unbreakable. The Afghanistan leg...
In the tri-series preceding the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan secured a decisive victory against Afghanistan, winning by 39 runs. Afghanistan's batting performance faltered significantly in the match. They...
Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan is scheduled to participate in a tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE. The series commences on Friday, August 29th, with the final match on September 7th....
The Asia Cup, commencing on September 9th, will witness an intriguing competition between Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan. While the Indian and Afghanistan squads are yet to be finalized, it is highly...
Preparations for the 2025 Asia Cup are underway, with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates gearing up for a T20 tri-series. The Emirates Cricket Board will host the tournament in...
Afghan cricket sensation Naveen-ul-Haq has unleashed a scathing attack on Pakistan following deadly airstrikes in Kabul that killed hundreds of civilians. In a viral Facebook post, he equated...
Afghanistan kicked off the Under-19 Cricket World Cup with a bang, outplaying hosts South Africa by 28 runs in a high-stakes Group B encounter. Opting to bat, Afghanistan reached 225/9 thanks to a...