Afghanistan Cricket Team: News
14 Mar 2025
Hazratullah ZazaiAfghanistan cricketer Hazratullah Zazai's daughter passes away
Afghanistan's left-handed batter Hazratullah Zazai is grieving the death of his daughter.
12 Mar 2025
Cricket NewsIreland cancel home series against Afghanistan due to financial issues
Ireland have canceled their planned multi-format cricket series against Afghanistan, citing "financial reasons."
05 Mar 2025
ICC ODI RankingsICC ODI Rankings: Azmatullah Omarzai becomes top-ranked all-rounder; Axar rises
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai has secured the number one position in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for all-rounders. His phenomenal show in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was instrumental in this feat.
01 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyPCB to refund Rawalpindi match tickets with specific conditions applied
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket refunds for two Champions Trophy 2025 matches.
01 Mar 2025
Indian Cricket TeamChampions Trophy: Decoding teams with highest score in overs 1-10
In a rain-marred, washed-out game against Afghanistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia secured a semi-final spot.
01 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy 2025: Who could India face in semis?
The 2025 Champions Trophy is heading toward its climax with just two matches remaining in the round-robin group stage.
01 Mar 2025
Dale SteynDale Steyn predicts Afghanistan can win an ICC tournament: Details
Former South African cricketer, Dale Steyn, believes Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next 10 years.
01 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket TeamMatthew Short set to miss Champions Trophy semi-final: Here's why
Australia's top-order batter Matthew Short is likely to miss the upcoming semi-final of the Champions Trophy with a quad injury.
01 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket TeamTeams conceding most extras in a Champions Trophy innings
The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Australia and Afghanistan was washed out in the second innings due to heavy rain.
28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyAustralia qualify for Champions Trophy semis: Key stats
Australia have qualified for the semis of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
28 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamSteve Smith shows gesture of sportsmanship versus Afghanistan: Here's how
During the ongoing match between Australia and Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, skipper Steve Smith withdrew a run-out appeal against Noor Ahmad.
28 Feb 2025
Travis HeadTravis Head gets to 7,500 runs in international cricket: Stats
Travis Head, a stalwart of Australian cricket, has reached a major landmark in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy: Australia's Ben Dwarshuis claims his second successive three-fer
Australia restricted Afghanistan to 273/10 in their last league game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore.
28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyAzmatullah Omarzai completes 1,000 ODI runs with 67 vs Australia
The rising star of Afghan cricket, Azmatullah Omarzai, has completed 1,000 ODI runs.
28 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy: Sediqullah Atal shines with 85 vs Australia
Sediqullah Atal, a rising star from Afghanistan, has been making waves in the cricket world with his impressive batting skills.
28 Feb 2025
Hashmatullah ShahidiHashmatullah Shahidi becomes Afghanistan's 4th-highest run-getter in ODIs
Afghanistan's cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has reached a major career milestone by becoming his nation's fourth-highest run-getter in ODI cricket.
27 Feb 2025
Marnus LabuschagneChampions Trophy: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne ready to face Afghanistan
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has stated he is ready to take on Afghanistan, despite Cricket Australia previously banning bilateral matches with the Asian team.
27 Feb 2025
England Cricket TeamPresenting five-wicket hauls by Afghanistan pacers in ODIs
Playing in their first-ever ICC Champions Trophy, Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run win against England in their second match.
27 Feb 2025
England Cricket TeamWill Buttler quit as England captain following Champions Trophy failure?
England captain Jos Buttler faced a tough post-match interview following his team's early Champions Trophy exit.
27 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia vs Afghanistan, Champions Trophy: Decoding key player battles
Afghanistan and Australia will clash in the 10th match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
27 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamChampions Trophy 2025: Australia face Afghanistan in do-or-die clash
Afghanistan and Australia will face each other in the 10th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
27 Feb 2025
Cricket NewsPresenting best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments
Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run victory over England in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
27 Feb 2025
Jos ButtlerDisappointing to be knocked out of the tournament early: Buttler
England's current white-ball captain Jos Buttler said it's disappointing to be knocked out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy early.
27 Feb 2025
Jos ButtlerWhat lies ahead for Jos Buttler? England captain contemplates future
England's Jos Buttler has asserted that he would "consider all possibilities" about his future as white-ball captain.
26 Feb 2025
England Cricket TeamOmarzai records best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments
Azmatullah Omarzai starred in Afghanistan's famous win over England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
26 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyAfghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy 2025: Key stats
Afghanistan stunned England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on February 26.
26 Feb 2025
Joe RootJoe Root hammers his first ODI ton since June 2019
England batter Joe Root continues his rich vein of form in international cricket.
26 Feb 2025
Ben DuckettBen Duckett races to 1,000 ODI runs: Key stats
England opener Ben Duckett has completed 1,000 runs in ODI cricket.
26 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyIbrahim Zadran becomes Afghanistan's first centurion in Champions Trophy: Records
Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran has raced to his sixth century in ODIs.
26 Feb 2025
Mark WoodChampions Trophy: Mark Wood returns after suffering knee injury
England's fast bowler Mark Wood was forced leave the field after suffering a suspected left knee injury during England's crucial ICC Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
26 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy: Semi-finals qualification scenarios of Group B
The 2025 Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and South Africa was called off due to rain, with both teams sharing points.
26 Feb 2025
Jos ButtlerChampions Trophy: Jos Buttler questions India's single-venue advantage
England cricket team captain, Jos Buttler, has subtly shared his thoughts on the peculiar case of the ongoing Champions Trophy.
25 Feb 2025
TalibanAfghanistan captain Shahidi supports women's cricket, but 'can't control situation'
Afghanistan cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has backed Afghan women's right to play the sport. However, he stressed that the matter was out of his hands.
25 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyEngland vs Afghanistan in Champions Trophy: Decoding key player battles
England and Afghanistan will face each other in the eighth match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
25 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyEngland face Afghanistan in must-win Champions Trophy tie: Preview
England and Afghanistan will face off in the eighth match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
22 Feb 2025
Jonathan TrottChampions Trophy: Jonathan Trott highlights SA20's impact in Afghanistan's loss
Afghanistan, who were seen a potential surprise package in the ongoing Champions Trophy, were handed a crushing defeat by South Africa by 107 runs in Karachi.
22 Feb 2025
Hashim AmlaChampions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton reflects on his maiden ODI century
South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton made his debut in the ICC Champions Trophy memorable with a match-winning century against Afghanistan.
21 Feb 2025
Kagiso RabadaChampions Trophy: Rabada claims three-fer in SA's win over Afghanistan
South Africa have started their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign on a high note, thrashing Afghanistan by 107 runs.
21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy: Rahmat Shah scores valiant 90 vs South Africa
Afghanistan's veteran batter Rahmat Shah has scripted history in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy, all-round South Africa demolish Afghanistan: Key stats
South Africa demolished Afghanistan in the first Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, .
21 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions Trophy: Rahmat Shah accomplishes 2,500 ODI runs in Asia
Seasoned Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah accomplished a major milestone in Match 3 of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi.
21 Feb 2025
Aiden MarkramFastest fifties for South Africa in Champions Trophy (balls faced)
Choosing to bat first South Africa managed a total of 315/6 against Afghanistan in their opener in Karachi.
21 Feb 2025
Aiden MarkramAiden Markram records fastest Champions Trophy fifty by SA batter
Aiden Markram made a significant mark in South Africa's opener at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, against Afghanistan.
21 Feb 2025
David MillerDavid Miller surpasses 4,500 ODI runs: Dissecting his stellar numbers
South African dasher David Miller has gone past 4,500 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
21 Feb 2025
Temba BavumaChampions Trophy: Temba Bavuma scores brilliant fifty vs Afghanistan
South African captain Temba Bavuma has brought up his sixth fifty in the One Day International (ODI) cricket.
21 Feb 2025
Rassie van der DussenVan der Dussen shines vs Afghanistan, completes 2,500 ODI runs
South African batter Rassie van der Dussen has completed 2,500 runs in ODIs.
21 Feb 2025
Rahmanullah GurbazChampions Trophy: Afghanistan and South Africa kick off Group B
The Champions Trophy cricket tournament is all set to kick off with an exciting match between Afghanistan and South Africa, marking the beginning of Group B.
20 Feb 2025
Hashmatullah ShahidiChampions Trophy: Shahidi expresses confidence ahead of South Africa clash
Afghanistan cricket team's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has exuded confidence ahead of their 2024 Champions Trophy opener against South Africa.
19 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyChampions trophy, Afghanistan vs South Africa: Presenting the statistical preview
Afghanistan and South Africa will kick off their respective 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign against each other.
17 Feb 2025
Mohammad NabiMohammad Nabi dreams of playing international cricket with his son
Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has revealed his wish to continue playing One Day Internationals (ODIs) after the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
16 Feb 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces injured Allah Ghazanfar at MI
Mumbai Indians (MI) have confirmed the signing of Afghanistan spinner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
12 Feb 2025
Mohammad NabiInjured AM Ghazanfar ruled out of Champions Trophy, IPL
The Afghanistan cricket team suffered a major setback ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out with an injury.
11 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyAfghanistan's Champions Trophy squad: Decoding their strengths and weaknesses
Afghanistan's cricket team is preparing for the 2025 Champions Trophy and many eyes will be on the team.
08 Feb 2025
Dwayne BravoRashid Khan eyes unprecedented 1,000-wicket mark in T20 cricket
Celebrated Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has set his eyes on an unprecedented T20 achievement.
08 Feb 2025
Aakash ChopraAakash Chopra hails Afghanistan's spin attack ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan's spin attack as their biggest weapon in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
07 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyOmarzai aims to inspire Afghanistan's youth with historic ICC award
Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by becoming the first-ever player from Afghanistan to win the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.
07 Feb 2025
England Cricket BoardEngland to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the national team will play their scheduled Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.
05 Feb 2025
Dwayne BravoRashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket: Key stats
Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan has etched his name in history, surpassing West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 cricket.
30 Jan 2025
Afghanistan Cricket BoardAfghanistan unveil new jersey ahead of ICC Champions Trophy: Details
Afghanistan have unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
27 Jan 2025
ICC AwardsAzmatullah Omarzai named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year
Star Afghanistan all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, has been adjudged the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old had a phenomenal 2024, especially in ODIs.
21 Jan 2025
England Cricket TeamWill England boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy? Jos Buttler opines
England cricket team's captain Jos Buttler has spoken against a possible boycott of the upcoming match against Afghanistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to take place on February 26 in Lahore.
09 Jan 2025
ICC Champions TrophySouth Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket
South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
08 Jan 2025
Younis KhanYounis Khan to mentor Afghanistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Former Pakistan cricket team captain, Younis Khan, has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
07 Jan 2025
Rashid KhanDecoding best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Test cricket
Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently became the first Afghanistan bowler to script two seven-wicket hauls in Test cricket.
07 Jan 2025
England Cricket BoardECB rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected the proposal to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan.
06 Jan 2025
Rashid KhanAfghanistan bowlers with best innings figures in Test cricket
Veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan, on January 6, became the first Afghanistan bowler to take multiple seven-wicket hauls (innings) in Test cricket.
06 Jan 2025
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamRashid Khan's career-best figures help Afghanistan win record Test series
Afghanistan registered a historic win in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe, winning the final match by 72 runs.
06 Jan 2025
Rashid KhanRashid Khan records best bowling figures for Afghanistan in Tests
Rashid Khan, the veteran leg-spinner, recently recorded the best bowling figures by an Afghanistan bowler in Test cricket.
03 Jan 2025
Sikandar RazaSikandar Raza's all-round show on Test return floors Afghanistan: Stats
The second Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in Bulawayo has witnessed the home side take a crucial lead on Day 2.
30 Dec 2024
Hashmatullah ShahidiHashmatullah Shahidi becomes first Afghan player with two Test double-centuries
Hashmatullah Shahidi, one of the stars of Afghanistan cricket team, has become the first Afghan to score two double-centuries in Test cricket.
28 Dec 2024
Rahmat ShahRahmat Shah sets new record for Afghanistan in Test cricket
Rahmat Shah has written his name in the history books of Afghan cricket, by scoring the most runs by an individual in a Test match.
27 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamBoxing Day Test: Brian Bennett hits unbeaten 110 versus Afghanistan
Brian Bennett became the 3rd centurion for Zimbabwe in the Boxing Day Test versus Afghanistan being held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
27 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamCraig Ervine slams his 4th century in Test cricket: Stats
Zimbabwe cricket team skipper, Craig Ervine, made his presence felt with a terrific 104-run knock in the Boxing Day Test against Afghanistan at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
26 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamZimbabwe's Sean Williams slams his fifth Test ton: Key stats
Zimbabwe batter Sean Williams has slammed his fifth century in Test cricket.
