Afghanistan Cricket Team: News

21 Dec 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan completes 50 ODI wickets against Zimbabwe: Key stats

Afghanistan wrist-spinner Rashid Khan claimed three wickets in the 3rd and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI, claim series win: Stats

Afghanistan humbled Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final ODI held at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe's Sean Williams slams 60 in 3rd ODI versus Afghanistan

Veteran Zimbabwe batter Sean Williams was the lone warrior for his side in the 3rd and final ODI against Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar claims his 2nd ODI fifer: Stats

Allah Ghazanfar, the young spin sensation of Afghanistan, floored Zimbabwe with a solid fifer in the 3rd and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Saturday.

20 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for showing dissent: Details here

Afghanistan's fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Zimbabwe announce squad for historic Test series against Afghanistan

Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Afghanistan, a historic moment in the nation's cricketing history.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Afghanistan thrash sorry Zimbabwe in 2nd ODI, take 1-0 lead

Afghanistan humbled Zimbabwe in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday.

19 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slams his maiden ODI century: Key stats

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal slammed his maiden ODI century versus Zimbabwe in the 2nd encounter of the ongoing 2024 series being held in Harare.

16 Dec 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan returns to Afghanistan's Test squad for Zimbabwe tour

26-year-old cricket sensation Rashid Khan has been picked for Afghanistan's upcoming two-Test series against Zimbabwe.

14 Dec 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan floors Zimbabwe with four-fer in 3rd T20I: Stats

Afghanistan cricket team's wrist spinner, Rashid Khan, was superb in the 3rd and final T20I versus Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

14 Dec 2024

Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan clinch T20I series against Zimbabwe in thrilling finale: Stats

Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe in a thrilling T20I series, winning the third match on Saturday at the Harare Sports Culub, Harare.

14 Dec 2024

Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Afghanistan's all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.

13 Dec 2024

Rashid Khan

Afghanistan level T20I series against Zimbabwe with 50-run victory

Afghanistan leveled the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at 1-1, with a comprehensive 50-run victory.

09 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Ben Curran earns maiden Zimbabwe call-up for Afghanistan ODIs

Northamptonshire's Ben Curran has been picked to represent Zimbabwe in their impending ODI series against Afghanistan.

Cricket Australia chair defends stance on matches against Afghanistan

Cricket Australia's chair, Mike Baird, has come out in defense of the board's decision to not play bilateral matches against Afghanistan.

01 Dec 2024

Zimbabwe Cricket Team

Mujeeb Ur Rahman returns to Afghanistan squad for Zimbabwe tour

The Afghanistan cricket team has recalled Mujeeb Ur Rahman into its white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.

IPL 2025 auction: MI buy Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.8 crore

Afghanistan's young spin sensation, Allah Ghazanfar, will play for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

12 Nov 2024

Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy

Afghanistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One Day Internationals (ODIs) following the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Nov 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz owns these prominent feats in ODIs

Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz recently entered the cricket history books by becoming the second-youngest player to score eight ODI centuries.

12 Nov 2024

Quinton de Kock

Presenting youngest batters to smash eight ODI centuries

Afghanistan's batting sensation Rahmanullah Gurbaz has etched his name in history by becoming the second-youngest player to score eight ODI centuries.

12 Nov 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Kohli, Tendulkar with eighth ODI century 

Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the second-youngest player to score eight One Day International (ODI) centuries.

12 Nov 2024

Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi eyes Champions Trophy after Afghanistan's ODI series win

Afghanistan cricket team's veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has set his eyes on the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, level series 1-1

Bangladesh have thrashed Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second ODI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

2nd ODI: Najmul Hossain Shanto slams 76-run knock versus Afghanistan

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto slammed an impressive 76-run knock versus Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI on Saturday held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

08 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after Champions Trophy 2025

Afghanistan's experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has decided to retire from One Day International (ODI) cricket after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Nov 2024

Rashid Khan

Allah Ghazanfar claims 6-wicket haul against Bangladesh in 1st ODI

Bangladesh's cricket team suffered a major blow in its preparation for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, after a batting collapse against Afghanistan.

1st ODI: Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman floor Afghanistan 

Bangladesh pacers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman floored Afghanistan with respective four-fers in the first ODI held in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Sharjah becomes first cricket stadium to host 300 internationals: Stats

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has created history by becoming the first-ever venue to host 300 men's international cricket matches.

31 Oct 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan set to feature in Afghanistan ODI series

Bangladesh cricket star, Shakib Al Hasan, will return to action for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, starting November 6 in Sharjah.

30 Oct 2024

Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan set for Test return in Zimbabwe series

Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan will return to Test cricket in the impending two-match series against Zimbabwe.

07 Oct 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Largest win margins for India in T20Is (by balls)

India thrashed Bangladesh in the 1st T20I at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior, on Sunday.

Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for 3 ODIs in UAE: Details

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed it will be hosting Bangladesh for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in the United Arab Emirates this November.

23 Sep 2024

Rahmat Shah

Watch: Rahmat Shah's unusual dismissal in 3rd ODI against SA

A unique dismissal took place in the recent ODI series between Afghanistan and South Africa.

22 Sep 2024

Rashid Khan

Decoding bowlers with best ODI figures on their birthdays

Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan recently made history by becoming the first player to claim an ODI five-wicket haul on his birthday.

Presenting the biggest wins for Afghanistan in ODIs (by runs)

Afghanistan etched their name in ODI history books after dishing out a mammoth 177-run defeat on South Africa in the 2nd encounter of the 2024 series held in the UAE.

21 Sep 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters with most ODI centuries for Afghanistan cricket team

Rahmanullah Gurbaz made history for Afghanistan after slamming his 7th ODI hundred in his side's 2nd match of the 2024 series against South Africa held in the UAE.

21 Sep 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan sets unique record with ODI fifer on birthday 

Rashid Khan, the star cricketer from Afghanistan, has made history by becoming the first player to claim an ODI five-wicket haul on his birthday.

21 Sep 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

2nd ODI: Afghanistan shatter records with 177-run victory over SA

Afghanistan have made history by defeating South Africa in the second ODI by a staggering 177 runs in Sharjah.

20 Sep 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz slams his 7th ODI ton, surpasses 1,500 runs

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz let his bat do the talking in the 2nd ODI versus South Africa being held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

1st ODI, Fazalhaq Farooqi claims four-fer vs South Africa: Stats

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers for his side against South Africa in the first ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Wednesday.

18 Sep 2024

Aiden Markram

Temba Bavuma to miss 1st ODI against Afghanistan: Here's why

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma will not be participating in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Afghanistan on September 18 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

13 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

New Zealand, Afghanistan coaches express disappointment over abandoned Test

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead and Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott expressed their disappointment after the one-off Test match in Greater Noida

13 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

NZ coach rues missing game time ahead of SL Tests 

New Zealand's cricket team is grappling with disappointment after its one-off Test match against Afghanistan was called off without a single ball being bowled.

Historic Afghanistan-New Zealand Test called off without toss: Details

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, held in Greater Noida, has made history as the first Test to be abandoned due to rain in Asia.

12 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

AFG vs NZ Test: Shahidi expresses disappointment over rain-affected match

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan cricket team, has expressed his disappointment over the rain-affected one-off Test match against New Zealand.

12 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah to lead Afghanistan in SA ODIs; Rashid Khan returns

Afghanistan have unveiled a 17-member team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa.

12 Sep 2024

Javagal Srinath

AFG-NZ Test set for complete washout; Day 4 called off

The one-off Test Afghanistan and New Zealand scheduled at the the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida is on the brink of being washed out.

AFG-NZ Test: Day 2 called off; ground faces backlash

The second day's play of the one-off Test between hosts Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has been called off despite no rain during playing hours.

"Never coming back...': Poor ground facilities disrupt historic Afghanistan-NZ Test

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, was postponed due to substandard conditions.

AFG-NZ, One-off Test: Outfield dug up to fix wet patch 

The historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has been postponed due to a damp outfield. This venue is hosting its first-ever Test match.

AFG-NZ, One-off Test: Wet outfield entirely washes out Day 1

The inaugural day of the one-off Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, was postponed due to a wet outfield.

South Africa announce squads for white-ball series against Afghanistan, Ireland

South Africa have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan and Ireland.

AFG vs NZ, 1st Test: Wet outfield delays toss 

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on September 9, has been delayed.

09 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi confident despite Rashid Khan's absence in NZ Test

The Afghanistan cricket team is gearing up to face New Zealand in a one-off Test match, without their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

08 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran doubtful for NZ one-off Test: Here's why

In a major blow to the Afghanistan cricket team, star opener Ibrahim Zadran has suffered an ankle injury ahead of their one-off Test match against New Zealand, starting September 9.

08 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi seeks consistent home venue for Afghanistan in India

Hashmatullah Shahidi, a prominent figure in Afghan cricket, has expressed his desire for Afghanistan to have a consistent home venue in India.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

Decoding Kane Williamson's impressive Test numbers in Asia 

Eyes will be on veteran batter Kane Williamson as New Zealand take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test.

08 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi excited to play against NZ in Greater Noida

The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground is set to host a historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand from September 9 onward.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson set to become NZ's leading run-scorer (international cricket)

Kane Williamson, the former captain of the New Zealand cricket team, is on the verge of accomplishing a significant milestone.

New Zealand set for unprecedented Test cricket series in Asia

The New Zealand cricket team is preparing for an unusual schedule of six Test matches in two months, all to be played in Asia.

07 Sep 2024

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah confident ahead of Afghanistan's maiden Test against NZ

Afghanistan's star batter, Rahmat Shah, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to challenge New Zealand in the upcoming one-off Test match.

06 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan drop Gulbadin Naib from Test squad against New Zealand

Afghanistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand, set to commence on September 9.

06 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand team for Afghanistan Test

Vikram Rathour, the former batting coach of the Indian cricket team, has joined the New Zealand Test squad's support staff.

NZ cricket team reaches India for one-off Test against Afghanistan

The New Zealand cricket team has landed in India, marking the beginning of their tour.

30 Aug 2024

Greater Noida

Afghanistan players unable to practice in Noida stadium: Here's why

The Afghanistan cricket team is facing significant challenges in their preparation for the upcoming Test match against New Zealand.

27 Aug 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan excluded from Afghanistan's preliminary squad for NZ Test

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star spinner, is not a part of the preliminary 20-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand.

ACB hopeful of hosting international cricket after Rashid's SCL participation

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has expressed optimism about the possibility of hosting international cricket matches in the near future.

R Sridhar appointed Afghanistan's assistant coach for NZ, SA series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the appointment of India's Ramakrishnan Sridhar as the assistant coach for its national team.

21 Aug 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan smashes fastest fifty in Afghanistan's T20 league

Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan's national cricket team, played a blazing knock in a Shpageeza Cricket League match.

T20 World Cup: ICC rates New York, Tarouba pitches 'unsatisfactory'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given an "unsatisfactory" rating to the pitches used during the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, for the initial two matches at Nassau County Stadium in New York.

30 Jul 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan becomes second player with 600 T20 wickets: Stats

Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan has entered the record books after taking his 600th wicket in T20 cricket.

29 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Stats and records of Fazalhaq Farooqi in T20 WC 2024

Afghanistan's campaign in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign ended with a humiliating nine-wicket loss against South Africa in the first semi-final.

28 Jun 2024

Rashid Khan

Decoding Rashid Khan's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in stats

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was solid for his side in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

27 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Decoding Afghanistan's campaign in stats

Afghanistan had a solid ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, reaching the semi-finals.

Decoding the lowest totals against South Africa in T20Is

South Africa qualified for their maiden ICC T20 World Cup final after thrashing Afghanistan in Tarouba.

1st ODI: Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman floor Afghanistan 

Bangladesh pacers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman floored Afghanistan with respective four-fers in the first ODI held in Sharjah on Wednesday.