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ICC U19 World Cup 2022: Heroic Afghanistan fall short against England in semifinal

England will now face the winner of the other semi between Australia and India on Saturday in the final – a remarkable turnaround from the previous tournament just two years ago in South Africa when they finished ninth.

Feb 02, 2022, 06:49 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Rashid Khan becomes fastest bowler to take 400 wickets

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan on Sunday became the quickest bowler to pick 400 T20 wickets during his team's Super 12 match against New Zealand at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

Nov 08, 2021, 10:17 AM IST

Cricket Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until situation becomes ‘clearer’

Afghanistan’s remarkable rise in cricket in recent years has been the sport’s biggest fairytale but the strife-torn nation risks isolation following the country’s Taliban takeover.

Nov 05, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup: Afghan head coach Lance Klusener shares team's 'fairytale journey'

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener praises his team for an amazing campaign so far and is impressed by the hunger the players have shown to improve their game.

Nov 03, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2021: Can Virat Kohli’s side still qualify for the semi-final?

India need to first win their remaining matches and then they would be hoping for some results to go in their favour. A win against Afghanistan, Namibia, and Scotland will not be enough, Team India needs to register comprehensive wins as the net run rate might come into play as well.

Nov 03, 2021, 09:14 AM IST

India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming ICC T20 World Cup 2021: When and Where to watch IND vs AFG Live in India

For Virat Kohli, in probably his last three matches as T20 captain of India, one would expect some prudent team selections and it starts with the question of repeatedly ignoring a player of Ravichandran Ashwin’s calibre.

Nov 03, 2021, 07:08 AM IST

India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2021: Hamid Hassan goes from part-time commentator to strike bowler against Virat Kohli’s side

The 6ft 5 fast bowler Hamid Hassan from Nangarhar, Afghanistan, in fact served as a TV commentator during Afghanistan series against Ireland in Dehradun a couple of years back.

Nov 02, 2021, 17:24 PM IST

T20 World Cup: ICC bids farewell to former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday congratulated former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan for a superb career that has seen him play a crucial role in his country's rise in international cricket.

Nov 01, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Taliban takeover will not affect Afghanistan's performance, says ACB chief

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has requested the support of other full members of the International Cricket Council ahead of next month's crucial meeting where the game's future in the South Asian country is likely to be decided.

Oct 18, 2021, 12:53 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Mohammad Nabi feels leading Afghanistan is a tough job in tournament

The 36-year-old Mohammad Nabi is, however, not new to captaincy, having led Afghanistan from 2013 to 2015.

Oct 15, 2021, 11:09 AM IST

Australia set to postpone upcoming Test against Afghanistan

Australian Cricket Board Chief Executive says, "we will postpone the Test match against Afghanistan until the clarity of the situation about Taliban government not allowing women and girls to play the sport".

Oct 11, 2021, 14:22 PM IST

Afghanistan Taliban crisis: Rashid Khan’s family stuck in Afghanistan, reveals Kevin Pietersen

On Monday, Rashid Khan posted an Instagram story of an Afghanistan flag, a praying emoji, and two sad faces with "can't sleep" text at the end. The 22-year-old has been very vocal about the worsening crisis in the country through his social media accounts.

Aug 16, 2021, 17:47 PM IST