Afghanistan Cricket Team: News
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.
26 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamBen Curran smashes half-century on Test debut: Key stats
Top-order batter Ben Curran had an impressive outing on his Test debut as he scored a half-century.
25 Dec 2024
Rashid KhanRashid Khan to miss Boxing Day Test, Ghazanfar named replacement
Afghanistan's cricket team has announced a change in its squad for the upcoming first Test against Zimbabwe.
25 Dec 2024
Rashid KhanRashid Khan likely to miss Boxing Day Test against Zimbabwe
The Afghanistan cricket team has received a major blow as their star all-rounder Rashid Khan is unlikely to play the first Test against Zimbabwe.
22 Dec 2024
Zimbabwe Cricket TeamZimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test series: Here's the statistical preview
Hosts Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are gearing up to face off in a two-Test-series, scheduled to get underway on December 26.
21 Dec 2024
Rashid KhanRashid 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 TeamAfghanistan 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 TeamZimbabwe'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 TeamAfghanistan 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 TeamAfghanistan 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 TeamZimbabwe 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 TeamAfghanistan 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 TeamAfghanistan'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 KhanRashid 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 KhanRashid 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 NaibAfghanistan 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 NaibAfghanistan'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 KhanAfghanistan 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 TeamBen 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.
05 Dec 2024
Australian Cricket TeamCricket 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 TeamMujeeb 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.
25 Nov 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)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 NabiMohammad 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 GurbazRahmanullah 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 KockPresenting 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 GurbazRahmanullah 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 NabiMohammad 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.
10 Nov 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh 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.
09 Nov 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team2nd 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 TrophyMohammad 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 KhanAllah 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.
06 Nov 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team1st 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.
06 Nov 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSharjah 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 HasanShakib 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 KhanAfghanistan'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 TeamLargest 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.
29 Sep 2024
Afghanistan Cricket BoardAfghanistan 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 ShahWatch: 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 KhanDecoding 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.
21 Sep 2024
South Africa Cricket TeamPresenting 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.
06 Nov 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team1st 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.
