Afghanistan cricket

India vs Afghanistan, one-off Test: Afghanistan fight back as India reach 347-6 on Day 1

Afghanistan, who became the 12th test playing nation, clawed their way back in the final session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with some lion-hearted efforts by the bowlers against their top-ranked hosts.

Jun 14, 2018, 19:20 PM IST

India vs Afghanistan, one-off Test: Afghanistan comeback after Vijay, Dhawan centuries

Afghanistan, a country where cricket is largely played in refugee camps, becomes the 12th Test playing nation and takes on Team India under Ajinkya Rahane.

Jun 14, 2018, 09:29 AM IST

Blasts at Afghan cricket match kill eight spectators

A statement from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said there had been four explosions, two inside the stadium and two outside, apparently timed to hit those fleeing the initial blast.

May 19, 2018, 22:01 PM IST

Historic Test series: India to host Afghanistan for the first-time ever

Afghanistan's tour will be part of India's home series in the 2018-19 calendar and shows the growing bond between not just the two countries but the two cricketing boards as well.

Dec 12, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

Afghanistan thrash Pakistan by 185 runs to lift U-19 Asia Cup

The Afghans rode on an unbeaten 107 from Ikram Ali to post a competitive 248 for seven after being asked to bat.

Nov 19, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

Kohli sends heartwarming message to Afghan cricket team

Afghanistan are in Hong Kong for the ICC Intercontinental Cup.

Oct 14, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Dean Jones named as interim Afghanistan coach

Jones said in a Twitter message that he was happy to lead Afghanistan`s cricket team in Hong Kong.

Oct 10, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Afghanistan to take on Brendon McCullum-led MCC at Lord's

Although its more than 40 years since Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) ceased to run English cricket, it retains worldwide responsibility for the sport's rules, known as Laws.

Jul 08, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

#ForgiveMS trends on Twitter as fans appeal ICC to end provisional suspension of Mohammad Shahzad

Shahzad has so far played 59 ODIs, scoring 1937 runs in and 57 T20Is, scoring 1703 runs for Afghanistan cricket team.

Jul 04, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

After getting Test status, Afghanistan celebrates 'big dream' coming true

Cricket has undergone a boom in recent years in Afghanistan with the rise of Twenty20 cricket, its big-hitting and constant action generating huge interest among fans.

Jun 23, 2017, 09:26 AM IST

ICC's Associate Members Afghanistan, Ireland hope to end wait for Test status

Cricket Ireland understand there have been no hiccups since and they stand ready to take their place alongside the game's established powers.

Jun 19, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

IPL 2017: Afghan wonder boy Rashid Khan BAMBOOZLES Suresh Raina's Gujarat Lions — WATCH

His figures of 4-0-19-3 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad restrict to 135.

Apr 09, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

Bangladesh to host first ODI series against Afghanistan

The matches will be the first ODIs hosted by Bangladesh since last year when they won series against Pakistan, India, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Aug 29, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Lalchand Rajput appointed as the coach of Afghanistan cricket team

Recommended for the job by the BCCI, Rajput pipped Pakistan's Mohammed Yusuf, South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs and West Indies' Corey Collymore.

Jun 25, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Inzamam-ul-Haq takes heavy paycut for Pakistan coaching job: Report

Earlier, Inzy resigned after almost eight months before the expiry of his contract with the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Apr 18, 2016, 19:54 PM IST

Inzamam-ul-Haq to be appointed as Pakistan's new chief selector: Report

Waqar Younis, who recently stepped down as the head coach, welcomed the possible move through one of his tweets.

 

Apr 15, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

What A Sport: When Chris Gayle celebrated with Afghani players after win against West Indies

Gayle, who was rested for the inconsequential match, was quick in joining the Afghani players, as they jumped and clicked selfies after what was a huge win for them.

Mar 28, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Afghanistan skipper Asghar Stanikzai hails bowlers, fielders after historic ICC WT20 win against West Indies

Stanikzai also said playing in World T20 enabled the Afghanistan team gain valuable experience.

Mar 27, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

World T20: Minnows Afghanistan shock high-flying West Indies

West Indies failed to surpass a target of 124 as the Associate nation were able to restrict them to 117 for eight.

Mar 27, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Afghanistan's Samiullah Shinwari's incredible reverse switch slip shot

In Match 16 of ICC World Twenty20, Afgnanistani batsman Samiullah Shinwari played a sensational shot against Sri Lanka.

Mar 18, 2016, 09:16 AM IST