Tolo News: A group of over 30 athletes participated in a running race in Kabul to support the extension of ceasefire by the Afghan government and welcome its efforts for peace. The race was held from Dehmazang Square to Darul Aman Palace in the west of Kabul. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Govt Pledges To Help Fund APL (Football)
Ariana: The construction work on Balkh cricket stadium was officially inaugurated on Tuesday with financial assistance from the government of India. The stadium will be built on 14 acres of land with a cost of 1 million USD in the provincial capital Mazar-e-Sharif City. Click here to read more (external link). Related Afghanistan to play Tests
Sportskeeda: The buzz from Afghanistan’s historic maiden Test match has not settled yet although the game ended four days ago and yet there is fresh news that the Asian nation planning to play their second Test match against Ireland. As it stands, Afghanistan will have to wait seven months before donning its Test whites again. Although the exact dates
1TV : The medals include one gold, one silver and five bronze. Afghanistan claimed third position in the event, while hosts Kazakhstan and Iran claimed first and second positions respectively. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV: Afghanistan’s batsmen crumbled under the pressure as they lost all 20 wickets on the second day of the one-off match by an innings and 262 runs. “There is an air of disappointment. Not just disappointment of losing but the disappointment at the way we played today (Friday). I think we can put first two
BBC: Afghanistan lost 20 wickets in a day as their Test debut ended in a two-day defeat by India in Bangalore. Responding to India’s total of 474, Afghanistan were dismissed for 109 and 103 to lose by an innings and 262 runs. Hashmatullah Shahidi (36) was the top scorer for Afghanistan in either innings as
Khaama Press: India won the toss and elected to bat first as their opening batsmen Murali Vijay and Shikar Dhawan managed to score the highest runs with Dhawan scoring 107 runs from 96 balls while Vijay scored 105 runs. Kolesh Rahul scored 54 runs, Cheteshwar Pujara 35 runs, Ajinkya Rahane 10 runs, Dinesh Karthik 4
The New York Times: On Thursday, Afghanistan’s national cricket team will play India in a Test match, a form of the game — taking place over five seven-hour days — reserved for a select group of nations. In cricket’s near 150-year history of international fixtures, only 11 countries have competed at that level; Afghanistan becomes the
Khaama Press: The former Afghan cricket coach and Pakistan’s chief selector Inzamam ul Haq predicts a tough contest for the Afghan team during their test debut against India. Speaking to ESPN, Inzamam admitted that there are lots of talent in the Afghan team as they appear against India during their first test match. Click here to