Afghanistan Cricket Team
BBL 2020-21
Brisbane Heat's Mujeeb Ur Rahman tests positive for Covid-19 in Queensland
The Afghanistan offspinner, who travelled from Kabul last week, is recovering in a hospital
April 13, 2024
ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle
Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
April 10, 2024
ICC news
Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 14, 2024
Imran Khan's Kabul visit might help revive Afghanistan vs Pakistan bilateral cricket
"Afghanistan playing Pakistan has a big [commercial] potential and a big viewership," PCB CEO Wasim Khan says
April 17, 2024
FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket
Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Board urges patience with women's initiatives
Board officials say cultural sensitivities may make it far more challenging for the women to be able to rise up the rankings in the same manner as the men's team achieved
April 18, 2024
Rahmatullah Qureishi appointed new Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO
Qureishi joins the ACB after Jaar Abdulrahimzai had taken up the post in an acting capacity
April 12, 2024
Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC
FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan batsman Najeeb Tarakai dies after road accident
The 29-year-old batsman was "severely injured in a car accident" on October 2, the Afghanistan board had tweeted on Saturday
April 13, 2024
Rashid Khan: I never think about wicket tally, my focus is always on bowling economically
Sunrisers spinner talks about bowling to Kohli and de Villiers, the forced break, role of spinners in the UAE, and more
April 12, 2024
Rashid Khan: Our dream is to win the T20 World Cup
Speaking to R Ashwin, the legspinner said Afghanistan have the talent in all departments to pull off the feat
April 12, 2024
Shpageeza league
Shpageeza league 2020: Dawlat Zadran runs out Noor Ali Zadran at non-striker's end
Knights' Dawlat knocked the bails off in his delivery stride in the 16th over of Eagles' chase
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan domestic coach handed five-year ban after guilty fixing plea
Noor Mohammad pleaded guilty to approaching a player to try and spot-fix in the 2019 Shpageeza Cricket League
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan news
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman to head directly to IPL from CPL
All six Afghanistan players will stay back till the end of the CPL despite clash with Shpageeza league
April 13, 2024
CPL 2020: Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman could miss playoffs
The ACB wants its players to return for the Shpageeza League, which starts three days before the IPL
April 17, 2024
Andy Moles 'removed' as director and selector of Afghanistan cricket
Former national captain Raees Ahmadzai replaces Moles in the dual roles
April 13, 2024
ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'
Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
April 14, 2024
Mohammad Nabi inducted into Afghanistan Cricket Board
Rare instance of a still active player being assigned board responsibility
April 13, 2024
Covid-19 impact: Zimbabwe v Afghanistan T20I series called off
The Zimbabwe government has said that that the country is not ready to host visiting teams yet
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan news
Afghanistan Cricket Board sacks its CEO for 'unsatisfactory performance' and 'misbehaviour'
Lutfullah Stanikzai was let go two years before his contract expires
April 12, 2024
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Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League
With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it
April 10, 2024
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
April 11, 2024
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis
Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2019 tri-series, 5th match, Chattogram
Hamilton Masakadza bids farewell with match-winning 71
The Zimbabwe captain's 42-ball knock powered his side to their first-ever T20I victory over Afghanistan
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Only Test, Chattogram, 5th day
How Rashid Khan turned the game his way with a mix of fast and slow
Twice he broke Bangladesh's back in the Test. It was the Rashid factor that really got to the hosts
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Only Test, Chattogram, 5th day
Nabi backs Rashid, blames last-minute captaincy changes for World Cup mess
The retiring allrounder also highlighted the importance of having a young player like Rashid leading the side
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Only Test, Chattogram
Afghanistan's journey 'inspirational for all cricket lovers'
The reactions to Afghanistan's stunning maiden away Test win, over Bangladesh in Chattogram
April 14, 2024
Rashid Khan lauds 'great team effort', dedicates match award to Mohammad Nabi
Shakib Al Hasan credits Afghanistan for the way "they kept us under pressure and under their nose" in the Chattogram Test
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Only Test, Chattogram, 5th day
Rashid bags 11 as Afghanistan use small window to seal big win
The ground, however, has a decent drainage system, which should give the visitors some hope of a quick turnaround from the groundstaff
April 17, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, only Test, Chattogram, 4th day
We changed the batting order because of the big chase - Shakib
Bangladesh pushed Soumya Sarkar down to No. 8 and accommodated three right-hand batsmen in the top four, but it didn't go according to plan
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, only Test, Chattogram, 4th day
Rashid and Zahir leave Afghanistan on the brink of famous win
Afghanistan were bowled out for 260 in their second innings after rain forced play to begin more than two hours after the scheduled 9.40am start
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan hold all the aces after Ibrahim Zadran, Asghar Afghan fifties
Nayeem Hasan's wicket, when he fell lbw trying to leave a straight ball, gave the Afghanistan captain his fifth wicket and his team a lead of 137 runs
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan news
Bangladesh Test to be Mohammad Nabi's last
Afghanistan allrounder will continue to play white-ball cricket, but wants younger players to take over in the longest format
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, only Test, Chattogram, Day 2
Rashid Khan leads with bat, ball to put Afghanistan on top
The Afghanistan captain struck a run-a-ball half-century after Asghar Afghan fell eight runs short of a Test hundred
April 12, 2024
Dream come true, says Afghanistan's first Test centurion Rahmat Shah
Afghanistan's No. 3 has flown under the radar but is now etched forever in their history
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, only Test, Chattogram, 1st day
Rahmat ton, Afghan 88* make it Afghanistan's day
Afghanistan, too, have opted for four spinners, with Yamin Ahmadzai as the only seamer.
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, one-off Test, Chattogram
Beating Afghanistan will help Bangladesh cricket 'start becoming normal' - Shakib Al Hasan
Despite both teams being packed with spinners, the two captains agree that it's the batsmen who will decide the result of the one-off Test
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Afghanistan, only Test, Chattogram
It's spin v spin and Shakib v Rashid as Bangladesh take on Afghanistan
Weather might be a concern in what is expected to be a gripping contest, with rain forecast for all five days in Chattogram
April 12, 2024
Five challenges for new Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan
It's exciting times, but the new captain has a number of problem areas to address and, hopefully, solve
April 14, 2024
MSL 2019
Teenaged Afghanistan wristspinner Waqar Salamkheil gets MSL gig; Hashim Amla opts out of draft
Liam Plunkett, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim find no takers
April 13, 2024
'We have massive respect for Bangladesh but we don't fear them' - Afghanistan coach Andy Moles
"If we could show application and concentration, we are capable of doing something special over the next five days"
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan news
Rashid Khan to lead new-look Afghanistan in Bangladesh Test
Ibrahim Zadran and Qais Ahmad the new names in the long-format squad, while the T20I set-up also includes some fresh faces
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan news
Mohammad Shahzad suspended for a year
The ACB has sanctioned him for breaching a code-of-conduct policy that requires players to seek the board's permission before travelling abroad
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan news
Afghanistan board suspends Mohammad Shahzad indefinitely
The ACB has said the wicketkeeper did not adhere to a policy that requires players to seek the board's permission before travelling out of the country
April 12, 2024
Lord's set to host World Test Championship final, may lose 2021 Afghanistan Test
The ground is likely to have to give up the planned Test against Afghanistan if it is confirmed as the host venue for the inaugural WTC final
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan A in Bangladesh
Afghanistan A's patient approach leaves Habibul Bashar 'surprised'
Having won the two-match four-day series 1-0, Afghantsain A now lead the five-match one-day series 2-0 after their four-wicket win on Sunday
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan news
Rashid to captain Afghanistan across formats, Asghar appointed his deputy
The changes come after Afghanistan lost all their World Cup 2019 matches under Gulbadin Naib, who had taken charge just before the tournament
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan news
Afghanistan pacer Aftab Alam handed one-year suspension
Fast bowler hauled up for disciplinary breaches during the 2019 World Cup
April 13, 2024
ICC rankings
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Afghanistan board orders inquiry into Aftab Alam's 'misbehaviour' during World Cup
Bowler was sent home in June for breaching ICC code; now, team manager suspended over cover-up of the same incident
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan news
Afghanistan set up maiden Test face-off with West Indies in India
The series also features three T20Is and three ODIs and will run from November 5 to December 1
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan find accidental hero in Ikram Alikhil
He wasn't part of the original squad, and he started the tournament in the lower order. What could this teenaged wicketkeeper-batsman do at No. 3? Plenty
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan finish on zero as West Indies, Chris Gayle sign off with win
Teenager Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah struck half-centuries, but it was not enough for Afghanistan to earn their first points
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
The curious case of Phil Simmons
Afghanistan stand to lose one of the best coaches in the world because of off-field drama, and West Indies could stand to benefit (again) at their expense
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan's chance to give coach Phil Simmons a send-off gift
Afghanistan have beaten West Indies thrice in their last four completed matches. Can they add another win to their kitty?
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019
The pain of Wahab and Hamid, in victory and defeat
A match riddled with political tension off the field was eventually won by a player who wasn't going to be there when the Afghanistan captain's gamble failed
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz's heroics keep Pakistan alive
Gulbadin's miscalculation and costly overs undo spin trio's choke as Afghanistan stumble under pressure
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Clashes in stands at Headingley as Afghanistan-Pakistan turns ugly
There had been clashes between the fans outside the stadium before the match began, and it also carried on outside after the eviction
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Leeds
An opportunity to keep the Afghanistan-Pakistan rivalry dignified
In the way of a second India-Pakistan fixture stands a rivalry that comes with its own history; but it is not completely untenable yet
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Surging Pakistan look to sustain momentum against Afghanistan
Pakistan need to win to give themselves the best chance of upstaging England and clinching a semi-final berth
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Because of misfielding we missed the opportunity again - Gulbadin
Afghanistan's captain blamed a shoddy fielding performance for his side's failure to claim their first scalp of the World Cup
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Shakib Al Hasan emulates Yuvraj Singh
The Bangladesh allrounder became only the second player to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in the same World Cup match
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Super Shakib knocks Afghanistan over with bat and ball
Allrounder smacks 51 and then returns 5-29 to help Bangladesh script a 62-run win and get in the top half of the points table
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Sparks set to fly as Afghanistan and Bangladesh renew tense rivalry
Their head-to-head is incredibly tight, and there's always needle between the players. Shouldn't the two teams meet more often?
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Gulbadin Naib backs Afghanistan's spin attack against any side in the world
Captain has faith in Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan against Bangladesh after pushing India
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bangladesh begin virtual knockouts at spin-friendly Southampton
Bangladesh cannot afford anymore slip-ups and the first obstacle in their way is an Afghanistan team still looking for their first win
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup, 2019, Southampton
Bumrah again proves the jewel in Kohli's crown
At various stages it appeared the World Cup was set for a massive upset, but once again India showed why they have the best bowling attack at the tournament
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
How Mohammad Nabi almost hustled a big upset for Afghanistan over India
"At times, we felt the way Nabi was playing was irritating" - Mohammed Shami
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bumrah's magic and Shami's hat-trick save India
Bumrah produced a vital double-strike while Shami claimed a hat-trick to help India defend 224
April 15, 2024
What India need to do against Afghanistan's key players
How they face up to Nabi, Rashid and Mujeeb will be crucial
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
He is in the 15, but does Rishabh Pant fit in India's playing XI?
He doesn't have the experience, but he has the explosiveness. Will the think tank choose conservatism over boldness, or go the other way?
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rashid Khan 'not thinking about' England game anymore - Gulbadin Naib
Rashid conceded 110 from nine overs in the last match but his captain says the legspinner will not let those figures torment him
April 14, 2024
India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton
India's chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles
Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?
April 13, 2024
Organisers to review security after pitch invader sustains broken arm
Spectator was heavily apprehended after running on the field at the end of England v Afghanistan match at Old Trafford
April 17, 2024
Joe Root plays it straight to keep England steady in the fast lane
Batsman content with unglamorous remit as Eoin Morgan steals the show at Old Trafford
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Simmons promises to expose truth behind Afghanistan's World Cup mess
Afghanistan coach says he will reveal the dubious part former chief selector Dawlat Ahmadzai had played in the selection of the squad
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v England, World Cup 2019, Manchester
The pall over Rashid Khan's World Cup
England struck Afghanistan where it would hurt them most - by ruthlessly attacking the man who represents their cricket.
April 13, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Eoin Morgan's brutal 148 flattens Afghanistan
The England captain smashed 17 of his side's 25 sixes and handed Afghanistan their fifth successive loss
April 13, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Morgan, England break six-hitting records, Rashid bears the brunt
The England captain broke the record for the most sixes in an ODI, while the Afghanistan legspinner retruned the worst-ever World Cup figures
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v England, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Can Afghanistan rekindle the romance in an all-too-predictable World Cup?
The tournament so far has lacked upsets and close contests, with the top four teams proving too strong and too organised to even be challenged by the rest
April 11, 2024
Beleaguered Afghans face stiff task to get campaign up and running
Underdogs need to overcome internal issues if they are to carry the fight to an England team who are now hitting their stride
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jason Roy to miss two World Cup matches after hamstring tear is confirmed
Batsman to miss Afghanistan and Sri Lanka fixtures, while Eoin Morgan continues to be monitored after back spasm
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan's World Cup of self-inflicted chaos
The omission of Najibullah Zadran, their batsman of the tournament, summed up a team that is not giving the best account of themselves
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Tahir, de Kock give South Africa first World Cup win
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April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Du Plessis partially bluffs his way for South Africa's maiden win
There will be higher-stakes contests to come, when a little more bluff and nonsense may be required, but two points for the win has at least strengthened SA's hand
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Hello, Rashid Khan. Meet South Africa's teetering World Cup campaign
Two teams in serious disarray are about to meet in Cardiff. One team has a lot more to lose, and that team isn't too fond of wristspin. What could possibly go wrong?
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Afghanistan look to escape last place as South Africa eye turnaround
The lowest-placed teams in the tournament are both looking for their first wins as the qualification window shrinks on them
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan news
Andy Moles added to revamped Afghanistan selection panel
ACB has also announced a set of four new governing board members
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan news
'If they don't want me to play, I will quit cricket' - Mohammad Shahzad
War of words erupts - wicketkeeper-batsman says he is fit, board officials claim otherwise
April 17, 2024
AFGHANISTAN v NEW ZEALAND, WORLD CUP 2019, TAUNTON
Whole-hearted Afghanistan continue to self-sabotage
There is talent aplenty but mistakes in selection and on the field continue to hamper Afghanistan's chances at this World Cup
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
James Neesham fashions New Zealand's third straight win
The allrounder's career-best 5 for 31 handed Afghanistan their third straight defeat
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Live Report - Afghanistan v New Zealand
All the action and analyses from the Afghanistan v New Zealand game
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
New Zealand brace for another trial by spin
Afghanistan offer a potent threat in the form of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, but their own batting has frailties as well
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mohammad Shahzad ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Ikram Ali Khil named as replacement wicketkeeper for remainder of the tournament
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Madness beats joy as Afghanistan miss their big chance against Sri Lanka
Kimber: Afghanistan are one of the greatest things to happen to the game, but they are cricketers who want to win matches
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga bowl Sri Lanka to scrappy win
In an error-strewn game, Sri Lanka did just about enough right to secure their first points and hand Afghanistan their second successive defeat
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, ICC 2019, Cardiff
Live Report - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, live from Cardiff
April 10, 2024
Bowling on borrowed time: How Hamid Hassan and Lasith Malinga are taking it to the death
Two mighty fast bowlers may be past their primes, but their fading glories are still the best on offer to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Can improving Afghanistan exploit Sri Lanka's vulnerabilities?
Since the 2015 World Cup, Afghanistan have won more ODIs than Sri Lanka despite playing 22 fewer games
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Afghanistan's team of No. 8s behind the eight ball in this World Cup
While they have a number of potentially dangerous hitters, the worry is Afghanistan won't consistently put up competitive totals
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
World Cup trending: Bouncers to the fore as bowlers hunt wickets
With short, straight boundaries to defend in England and wickets more important than economy, expect teams to keep banging the ball in
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
David Warner marks international return with match-winning 89*
Australia beat Afghanistan by seven wickets after sterling performance by their bowlers followed by half-centuries by the openers
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Live Report - Afghanistan v Australia
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of Afghanistan v Australia at the World Cup
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test
The spin of Rashid Khan and a serviceable bevy of seam and swing operatives present the opportunity for Afghanistan to trip up Finch's men early
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
'I'd rather be favourites than non-contenders' - Eoin Morgan on England's World Cup hopes
Eoin Morgan satisfied with ruthless dismissal of opposition, as England head to World Cup opener in ideal frame of mind
April 10, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, warm-ups, The Oval
Joe Root and Jason Roy star as Afghanistan feel England's full power
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of England and Afghanistan's final tune-up before the World Cup kicks off
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Hashmatullah Shahidi's unbeaten 74 sets up Afghanistan's win over Pakistan
Catch all the action, analysis, numbers, tweets, banter and more from the Afghanistan v Pakistan warm-up match
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 10, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Belfast
Shahzad ton as Afghanistan tune up for World Cup with series-levelling victory
Captain Gulbadin Naib said that Mohammad Nabi was nursing a lower back problem and was rested, with Noor Ali Zadran getting a game
April 10, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Belfast
Adair, Murtagh trip up World Cup-bound Afghanistan
Ireland have brought in Tim Murtagh and Andy McBrine in place of Barry McCarthy and the injured Josh Little
April 09, 2024
2019 World Cup
Jason Holder targets Afghanistan at the World Cup
The West Indies captain looks ahead to the tournament in England, and to playing one team in particular
April 16, 2024
Scotland v Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Edinburgh
Rain and Rahmat Shah foil Scotland despite Calum MacLeod hundred
Afghanistan kept up with the asking rate as the rains came in after Scotland had posted a challenging 325 for 7
April 09, 2024
Hamid Hassan winds back the clock in return for Afghanistan in Scotland
Will absence of Afghanistan's IPL stars prove hubristic in Edinburgh?
April 18, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Hamid Hassan picked in Afghanistan's World Cup squad; Naib to captain
Afghanistan will be captained by Gulbadin Naib, despite pleas from senior cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi to reinstate Asghar Afghan as ODI captain following his removal last month
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan news
'Irresponsible and biased' - Rashid, Nabi criticise captaincy change ahead of World Cup
Nabi tweeted in support of Asghar Afghan, saying the team had 'gelled really well' under him
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan news
Rahmat, Naib, Rashid given leadership roles in Afghanistan revamp
The overhaul marks the end of Asghar Afghan long stint as the captain across formats
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun, 4th day
The nomads who went above and beyond for Test cricket
Many of Afghanistan's key players were dealing with great adversity, but they wouldn't let it affect them as they hunted down a maiden Test win
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun, 4th day
'A historic day for Afghanistan' - Asghar Afghan
Captain praises Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai and Waqar Salamkheil for setting up the victory by bowling Ireland out for 172 in the first innings
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun, 4th day
Rahmat Shah, Ihsanullah see Afghanistan through to historic maiden Test win
Rahmat Shah made his second fifty of the match and put on a century stand for the second wicket with Ihsanullah, who was there at the end with an unbeaten 65, as Afghanistan registered their first Test win
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 3rd Day, Only Test, Dehradun
Rashid Khan rises above pain to stall Ireland's resurgence
A finger injury was dulling his impact, and a stubborn Ireland were overcoming their first-innings disadvantage, but Afghanistan's talisman couldn't be kept down for too long
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, only Test, Dehradun, 2nd day
Rahmat Shah misses landmark but puts Afghanistan on the road to history
He fell agonisingly short of becoming his country's first Test centurion, but by then he had set them on track for a momentous maiden win
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, 2nd day, Dehradun
Rahmat Shah, Asghar Afghan and Hashmatullah Shahidi put Afghanistan in dominant position
The game turned into a battle of patience early in the day, with both teams extremely conservative in the opening hour before Afghanistan opened up
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, only Test, Dehdarun, 1st day
Afghanistan on top after Ireland fold for 172
As expected, Afghanistan were spin heavy with the good news that Rashid Khan was fit and ready to play
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun
Afghanistan, Ireland and their many clashes in whites
It will be the first time the two sides meet each other in Test cricket, but it's far from the first occasion that they will be in a red-ball clash
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun
Afghanistan v Ireland - the Cricday reader
A selection of some of our best articles on the two newest Test nations, who are set to play each other in their teams' second Tests
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun
Ireland, Afghanistan get a shot at glory as they meet in whites
Barring the possibility of a draw, one of these teams will become the joint-quickest to their first Test win besides Australia back in 1877
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Only Test, Dehradun
A deferred dream, a win on the line for Afghanistan, Ireland
In the second Test for both sides, only one will win and for some, it could be the sole Test triumph of their career
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 5th ODI, Dehradun
Stirling, Balbirnie lead Ireland to series-levelling win
The feature of their 81-run stand that brought Ireland within sniffing distance of their target was the manner in which they negotiated Afghanistan's spinners on a pitch offering them considerable assistance
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 4th ODI, Dehradun
Afghanistan turn the tables with come-from-behind win
Afghanistan made four changes to the XI that lost in the third ODI, while Ireland stuck to the same team
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 3rd ODI, Dehradun
Andy Balbirnie's 145* helps Ireland level the series
Dawlat Zadran also returned for the hosts, while Samiullah Shinwari replaced Gulbadin Naib
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 2nd ODI, Dehradun
Second ODI washed out after Ireland show fight
James Cameron-Dow was handed a debut for Ireland, while Afghanistan had two debutants in Sayed Shirzad and Ikram Ali Khil
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st ODI, Dehradun
Mujeeb Ur Rahman the star as Afghanistan go 1-0 up
Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan said his side was looking at the five-match series as preparation ahead of the World Cup
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 3rd T20I, Dehradun
Rashid hat-trick, Nabi 81, Afghanistan win 3-0
Ireland fought hard with Kevin O'Brien's rapid half-century but once he fell in the 16th over, their challenge as done
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 2nd T20I, Dehradun
Hazratullah Zazai's 162* leads Afghanistan's record-shattering display
The opener made the second-highest T20I score, and propelled his team to the biggest total in all T20s
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 2nd T20I, Dehradun
Hazratullah Zazai 162*, Afghanistan 278 - a record-breaking T20I
Here's a look at the records that tumbled during the second T20I between Afghanistan and Ireland in Dehradun
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st T20I, Dehradun
Mohammad Nabi the star as Afghanistan go 1-0 up
Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan said he was expecting some dew in the latter half and was therefore happy to be bowling first
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 13, 2024
Ireland in India 2019
Ireland-Afghanistan tour dates adjusted to avoid clash with IPL
The tour, comprising a three T20Is, five ODIs and one Test, was earlier set to conclude on March 23, but will now end on March 19, with the first ever Test between the two sides
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Super Four, Dubai
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shahzad star in epic tie
India rested Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the final
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Super Four, Dubai
India set out for answers against much-improved Afghanistan
A lot has changed since the last (mis)match between the two sides, but India will be relieved at having made the final, and can worry about more pressing issues ahead of the World Cup
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Asia Cup Super Four, Abu Dhabi
Mustafizur defends seven in last over to knock out Afghanistan
Afghanistan made one change with Samiullah Shenwari replacing Najibullah Zadran
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Asia Cup Super Four, Abu Dhabi
Can Bangladesh pick themselves up against Afghanistan's spinners?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have economy rates of less than 3.50 in the Asia Cup so far
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Afghanistan, Super Four, Asia Cup
Shaheen Afridi suffers as Pakistan spill five chances
Pakistan's 18-year old debutant Shaheen Afridi was involved in all the lapses. He was the unlucky bowler three times, but he also dropped two himself
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, Super Four, Asia Cup
Shoaib Malik the hero as Pakistan survive serious scare
The unfit Shadab Khan was replaced by Mohammad Nawaz, and batting allrounder Haris Sohail came in for Faheem Ashraf; Afghanistan made a solitary change, bringing in Najibullah Zadran for Samiullah Shenwari
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Abu Dhabi
Political tensions add to Afghanistan-Pakistan rivalry
Afghanistan and Pakistan's relationship has far less to do with cricket than it ideally should
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018, Group B, Abu Dhabi
Rashid Khan's birthday special destroys Bangladesh
Afghanistan bring in Samiullah Shenwari for Najibullah Zadran; no Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman for Bangladesh
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018, Abu Dhabi
Tight schedule could force Afghanistan, Bangladesh to rest players for dead-rubber clash
Bangladesh will have to travel to Dubai after the match to meet India in the Super Four on Friday, while Afghanistan will stay put in Abu Dhabi, where they will meet Pakistan
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Group B, Abu Dhabi
Rahmat, spinners knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup
Afghanistan were unchanged from their previous ODI, which they won to take series against Ireland two weeks ago
April 10, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
Simmons wants Afghanistan's batsmen to follow bowlers' lead
The Afghanistan coach wants his batsmen to rise to the level where they can shine at the IPL, and thereby compete with the best on the world stage
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Abu Dhabi
Sri Lanka have the edge, but not by much
Afghanistan's spinners, led by Mujeeb and Rashid, could pose interesting questions to a batting order that's proven to be brittle
April 11, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
What does it really mean to be Asia Cup champions?
In any other major subcontinental sport, the Asian championships are a significant event. But is it really so in cricket?
April 17, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Belfast
Bowlers, Ihsanullah lead Afghanistan to series win
The hosts are unchanged, while Afghanistan have dropped Hazratullah Zazai for Ihsanullah, the right-handed top-order batsman, playing his 12th ODI
April 15, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Belfast
Tim Murtagh, Andy Balbirnie sparkle as Ireland draw level
Afghanistan lead the three-ODI series 1-0 after they sent Ireland packing for 198 in the first match
April 15, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Belfast
Mujeeb Ur Rahman leads the way as Afghanistan snuff out Ireland again
After being crushed by Afghanistan's bowling might in the preceding T20I series, which they lost 2-0, Ireland captain William Porterfield decided that having a clear target in sight would be the way to go
April 18, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 3rd T20I, Bready
Series finale abandoned due to wet outfield
Heavy overnight rain and a wet outfield forced the abandonment of the game in Bready, without a ball being bowled
April 15, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 2nd T20I, Bready
Afghanistan bundle out Ireland for 79 to seal series
The experienced Boyd Rankin, having recovered from a back niggle, is back for Ireland
April 13, 2024
Ireland v Afghanistan, 1st T20I, Bready
Bowlers build on Zazai blitz to make it 1-0 Afghanistan
Ireland wore a fresh look in the first T20I against Afghanistan, having included the 18-year-old Joshua Little and the 24-year old fast bowler Tyrone Kane in their XI
April 15, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, 2nd day, Bengaluru
Loss shouldn't deter Afghanistan's desire for Tests
Afghanistan are nowhere near experiencing the reward of going through it, but they need to keep wanting to do that
April 15, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru, 2nd day
Afghanistan 'by no means happy' with their performance
Afghanistan will need a lot more cricket against established Test teams' A sides if this promotion to Test is to work, their coach Phil Simmons feels
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, 2nd day, Bengaluru
Afghanistan set shortest records on Test debut
India recorded their biggest innings victory and became the first Asian side to win inside two days
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru, 2nd day
Afghanistan's debut Test ends in two-day thrashing
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog of this historic Test in Bengaluru
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, Bengaluru
Live report of Afghanistan's debut Test
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of Afghanistan's entry to Test cricket, against India in Bengaluru
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, 1st day, Bengaluru
How Afghanistan found their feet in two sessions
As their first day in Test whites progressed, a few harsh lessons and rain breaks were all they needed to learn better
April 13, 2024
Only Test, Bengaluru, 1st day
Afghanistan fight back after Vijay, Dhawan centuries
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog of this historic match in Bengaluru
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru
Formidable India wary of Test cricket's latest entrants
The odds will be heavily against Afghanistan, but even the world's No. 1 Test team won't take them lightly
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, Bengaluru
Nerves? What nerves - Asghar Stanikzai
Phil Simmons, the Afghanistan coach, was pleased with the side's preparation but stressed on channeling white-ball temperament in Test cricket
April 12, 2024
'You can't bowl three balls and start looking for a wicket'
Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons talks about how the side have been preparing, physically and mentally, for their first Test
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, Bengaluru
The stirring journey of a team of nomads
Afghanistan's players have surmounted incredible odds to change the image of their country in the lead-up to their maiden Test in Bengaluru
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Dehradun
Rashid defends eight off the last over to seal 3-0 whitewash
Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman and Mosaddek Hossain have made way for Abu Jayed, Ariful Haque and Mehidy Hasan
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Dehradun
Can Bangladesh stave off 3-0 defeat?
To do that, they will have to find a way to counter Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi on what is expected to be another spin-friendly pitch in Dehradun
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Dehradun
Rashid, Nabi wrap up emphatic series win for Afghanistan
They also brought in left-arm quick Abu Hider while Afghanistan were unchanged
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Dehradun
Can Afghanistan land knockout blow?
Afghanistan are a win away from securing their first T20I series win over a Test nation other than Zimbabwe
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Dehradun
Shenwari and spinners topple Bangladesh
Abul Hasan, Abu Jayed and Mosaddek Hossain have taken the places of Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan and the injured Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh's last T20I
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Dehradun
Advantage Afghanistan in spin-friendly Dehradun
After crushing Bangladesh in a warm-up match with a second-string side, Afghanistan are firm favourites, but Bangladesh have the nous to counter the opposition's spinners and exploit their weaknesses with the bat
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup Qualifier, Final, Harare
Afghanistan complete come-from-behind title win
Mohammad Shahzad's adventurous 84 led the way after teenager Najeeb Ur Rahman had helped reduce West Indies to 204 in the final
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, World Cup Qualifiers, Harare
'The Associates don't know what's going to happen to them' - Porterfield
Ireland's captain says his Full Member team are the lucky ones, as he sympathises with the Associates who missed out on the World Cup
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, World Cup Qualifiers, Harare
'This victory is for the people of Afghanistan' - Stanikzai
Ireland's captain says his Full Member team are the lucky ones, as he sympathises with the Associates who missed out on the World Cup
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, World Cup Qualifiers, Harare
Afghanistan pull off the great escape to make World Cup
Afghanistan lost their group games to Scotland, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong and entered the Super Six with no points, but victories over West Indies, UAE and Ireland - as well as helpful results in other games - meant that Friday's win took them to the 2019 Wo
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v UAE, World Cup Qualifier 2018, Super Sixes, Harare
Rashid not giving up on World-Cup slot yet
Afghanistan's path through the Super Sixes to the 2019 World Cup is a complicated one, but the legspinner wants his team to concentrate on winning their last match and then "see what happens"
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v UAE, World Cup Qualifier 2018, Harare
Rashid Khan's five-for keeps Afghanistan alive
Afghanistan slipped to 54 for 5 in the chase, but eventually overcame a plucky United Arab Emirates, who lost their appetite for a fight on a stiflingly hot afternoon
April 10, 2024
World Cup Qualifier 2018
The painfully small margins in Associate cricket
Nepal has gained ODI status for the first time winning absolute nail-biters, but the teams that lost by such small margins also deserve a shot at more funding and better recognition
April 13, 2024
Afghamistan v West Indies, World Cup Qualifier, Super Sixes, Harare
Afghanistan stay alive after spinners' brilliance sets up narrow win
Facing a must-win in every remaining match left in the tournament, Afghanistan presented their best selves yet in the World Cup Qualifier, producing a top-class bowling performance to rein in a powerful West Indies line-up
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Nepal, World Cup Qualifiers, Bulawayo
Najibullah and Nabi keep Afghanistan alive
Afghanistan's hopes of qualifying hinge on a Nepal win over Hong Kong in the final group fixture on Monday
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Hong Kong, World Cup Qualifier, Bulawayo
Couldn't control our nerves - Rashid Khan
Afghanistan's stand-in captain said the side's inability to handle pressure cost them against Hong Kong and put their progress to the Super Six in doubt
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Hong Kong, World Cup Qualifier, Bulawayo
Afghanistan suffer massive dent to World Cup hopes
Hong Kong scored their first ever ODI win over a Full Member when they beat Afghanistan by 30 runs on a rainy afternoon at the Bulawayo Athletic Club
April 17, 2024
Zimbabwe v Afghanistan, World Cup Qualifier, Group B
Zimbabwe hang on to clinch two-run thriller
Afghanistan were cruising in their chase of 197 but then they collapsed, before their last wicket took them within touching distance of victory. But it wasn't to be.
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier 2018, Bulawayo
MacLeod counters Rashid threat in style
The Scotland batsman clinically dismantled ODI cricket's No. 1 ranked bowler during the course of his third 150 plus score in the format
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Scotland, World Cup Qualifier, Group B, Bulawayo
MacLeod's 157* downs Afghanistan in opening-day upset
Rashid Khan endured a difficult captaincy debut, getting out for a first-ball duck and conceding 68 in nine overs as Scotland chased down 256 with 16 balls to spare
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Sharjah
Rashid Khan, top order give Afghanistan 4-1 series win
Fifties from Javed Ahmadi and Rahmat Shah, and the all-round brilliance of Rashid Khan, consigned Zimbabwe to a 146-run loss
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 4th ODI, Sharjah
Mujeeb's maiden five-for seals Afghanistan's series win
The mystery spinner did the bulk of the damage as Zimbabwe collapsed to 134 all out. It only took Afghanistan 21.1 overs to chase that down without loss, with Mohammad Shahzad and Ihsanullah making unbeaten half-centuries
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Sharjah, 3rd ODI
Rashid's five-wicket haul dismantles Zimbabwe
The legspinner's variations skittled Zimbabwe for 154 in 34.3 overs, after which Rahmat Shah and Nasir Jamal secured the chase with fifties each
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Sharjah
Taylor's first ton after return levels series
In a direct reversal of the first ODI, Zimbabwe piled on 333 for 5 before wiping out Afghanistan for 179 to consign them to their second-biggest ODI defeat
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Sharjah
Afghanistan reach new heights with Rahmat Shah's century
Continuing their dominance over Zimbabwe, Afghanistan piled up their second-highest ODI total of 333 with Rahmat Shah's 114 off 110 balls the centerpiece of a resounding victory
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Sharjah
Rashid, Mujeeb combine to secure 2-0 victory
Sikandar Raza's 26-ball 40 was not good enough as Zimbabwe lost for the second night in a row in Sharjah
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st ODI, Sharjah
Rashid trips up Zimbabwe, Nabi seals the deal
An all-round effort from the bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to a below-par score in Sharjah, following which Nabi's 27-ball blitz ensured Afghanistan chased the target down with more than five overs to spare
April 14, 2024
Australia v Afghanistan, U-19 World Cup semi-final, Christchurch
Australia's fearlessness too much for Afghanistan's nerves
"Everyone had their own plans to spinners and it worked really well. We did have a look at footage from their spinners, but it's actually different to seeing them on video to real life," Australia's captain Jason Sangha said
April 17, 2024
Australia v Afghanistan, U-19 World Cup semi-final, Christchurch
Australia halt Afghanistan's run in semi-finals
Three-time champions Australia will now face the winner of the second semi-final, to be played between India and Pakistan on Tuesday
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, Under-19 World Cup, semi-final,
Australia brace for Afghanistan mystery spin
The threat of Mujeeb Zadran and Zahir Khan is substantial but captain Jason Sangha has reiterated that he wants his players to concentrate on their game
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v Afghanistan, Under-19 World Cup quarter-finals, Christchurch
Tragedy spurs Afghanistan to unprecedented heights
Naveen-ul-Haq, the Afghanistan Under-19 captain, has dedicated the team's maiden entry into the World Cup semi-finals to the victims of the attacks that have rocked Jalalabad and Kabul over the last two days
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v Afghanistan, Under-19 World Cup, Christchurch
Spinners storm Afghanistan into semi-finals
Afghanistan sprung a surprise on New Zealand by handing them a massive 202-run drubbing in Christchurch
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, Under-19 World Cup, Group D, Whangarei
Ireland clinch thrilling consolatory win against Afghanistan
Ireland clinched their first win of the tournament but in their last attempt, when they beat Afghanistan by only four runs in Whangarei
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Under-19 World Cup, Group D, Whangarei
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to seal quarter-final berth
The victory was set up by a trio of half-centuries from Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Ali Khil, and Darwish Rasooli, to set up an imposing total of 284 for 7
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v Afghanistan, Under-19 World Cup, Whangarei
'It was like a home game in Kabul' - Afghanistan captain Naveen-ul-Haq
After Afghanistan Under-19s upset Pakistan, around 300 Afghan fans stormed into the Cobham Oval, which resulted in a rescheduling of a congratulatory call from the Prime Minister
April 17, 2024
Pakistan v Afghanistan, Under-19 World Cup, Whangarei
Afghanistan U-19s upset Pakistan with Rasooli's 76*
Just like the senior side on Saturday, the Pakistan Under-19 team also suffered a match-changing collapse, losing 7 for 42 as Afghanistan cruised to a five-wicket win
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 3rd ODI, Sharjah
Stirling, Dockrell spearhead 2-1 series win for Ireland
George Dockrell's first four-for in nearly three years was followed by a century from Paul Stirling, who struck 101 off 97 balls, to chase down 178 with 12 overs to spare
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 2nd ODI, Sharjah, December 7, 2017
McCarthy's five-wicket haul helps Ireland level series
Earlier, Paul Stirling's 82 helped Ireland reach 271 after electing to bat
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st ODI, Sharjah, December 5, 2017
Teenager Mujeeb Zadran spins out Ireland
The 16-year old debutant turned heads in Sharjah, routing Ireland for 100 in 31.4 overs with figures of 4 for 24
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st ODI, Sharjah
Afghanistan, Ireland tune up for World Cup qualifiers
There is also a bit of history in this occasion since it will be Afghanistan and Ireland's first ODI series after gaining Full Membership
April 09, 2024
UAE v Afghanistan, Intercontinental Cup, 7th round, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Rashid rips through UAE to seal second I-Cup title for Afghanistan
The legspinner has completed a five-wicket haul in each of his four first-class matches so far since making his four-day debut against England Lions last December
April 10, 2024
UAE v Afghanistan, Intercontinental Cup, 7th round, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day
Suri, Mustafa frustrate Afghanistan with record stand
Afghanistan's coronation as kings of the Associates' four-day competition will have to wait another day as UAE captain Rohan Mustafa and Chirag Suri strung together a record partnership and push their Intercontinental Cup match into the final day
April 16, 2024
ICC Intercontinental Cup, 7th round
Stanikzai and Rashid propel Afghanistan forward
The captain made his fourth century of the season while the legspinner wreaked havoc over the UAE batting line-up
April 11, 2024
ICC Intercontinental Cup, 7th round
Ihsanullah-Rahmat record stand puts Afghanistan in control
They added 197 for the second wicket, eclipsing the their country's previous best stand in the Intercontinental Cup made by Mohammad Nabi and Mohammad Shahzad in 2010
April 16, 2024
ICC Intercontinental Cup, 7th round
Afghanistan, Ireland prepare for Associate swansong
With the final round of matches in the Intercontinental Cup set to kick off on November 29, it will be the last time these two new Test teams will feature in Associate cricket's most important multi-day tournament
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, Under-19s Asia Cup, final, Kuala Lumpur
Faizi ton, Mujeeb five-for hand Afghanistan maiden U-19 Asia Cup title
Pakistan Under-19s were once again tormented by offspinner Mujeeb Zadran, who took 5 for 13 in the final to bowl them out for a mere 63
April 09, 2024
Marylebone Cricket Club
Afghanistan lined up to play MCC at Lord's
Afghanistan will take part in their maiden fixture at Lord's this summer, with New Zealand's former captain Brendon McCullum lined up to captain MCC in a 50-over contest
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Greater Noida, 3rd day
Afghanistan smother Ireland on Nabi's record-setting day
Offspinning allrounder Mohammad Nabi took six wickets as Afghanistan soared to an innings victory inside three days at Greater Noida
April 17, 2024
Afghanistan in West Indies 2017
Afghanistan, West Indies to play three T20Is, three ODIs in June
Afghanistan's first full series against a Full Member other than Zimbabwe will include three T20Is and three ODIs against West Indies, beginning in early June
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Greater Noida, 2nd day
Rashid rips through Ireland as Test cricket beckons for Afghanistan
Asghar Stanikzai's century and fifties from Mohammad Shahzad and Nasir Jamal helped Afghanistan into a dominant position against Ireland
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Ireland, ICC Intercontinental Cup, Greater Noida, 1st day
Stanikzai leads way as Ireland feel the heat
Asghar Stanikzai's century and fifties from Mohammad Shahzad and Nasir Jamal helped Afghanistan into a dominant position against Ireland
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh news
Anamul, Sabbir named in BCB XI to face Afghanistan
The BCB has picked seven members from Bangladesh's ODI pool in the BCB XI squad that will take on Afghanistan in their only warm-up game on September 23
April 10, 2024