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Champions Trophy: Afghanistan sets 326-run target for England

26th February, 2025 · admin

Amu: Afghanistan’s national cricket team has set a target of 326 runs for England in their ongoing Champions Trophy match. Despite losing three wickets in the first 10 overs, Afghanistan rebounded with a stellar performance by Ibrahim Zadran, who played a crucial role in propelling the team to a competitive total. Click here to read

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket |
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Afghanistan falls to South Africa in Champions Trophy opener

21st February, 2025 · admin

Amu: Afghanistan’s national cricket team suffered a 107-run defeat against South Africa in its opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy. Batting first, South Africa set a target of 316 runs, losing six wickets along the way. In response, Afghanistan managed only 208 runs before being bowled out, falling short of the chase. Afghanistan will

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket |
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Afghanistan ignoring debate caused by boycott calls

20th February, 2025 · admin

BBC: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says his players will ignore any potential distraction caused by the debate around their place at the Champions Trophy when they enter the tournament on Friday. Afghanistan play South Africa in Karachi – the first match in a group that also includes Australia and England. There have been calls for

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, Hashmatullah Shahidi |
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Afghan Beach Football Team to Play 4 Friendly Matches in Thailand

18th February, 2025 · admin

Tolo News: The Afghanistan national Beach Football Team is set to play four friendly matches in Thailand as part of their training camp. They will face Japan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and China.  Maisam Ashteyani, the head coach for the Afghan Beach Football Team, told TOLOnews that these preparatory matches are part of the team’s preparations

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Beach Soccer (Football), Buzkashi |
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Ex-Pakistan captain says Rashid is greater than legendary cricketer Wasim Akram

17th February, 2025 · admin

Ariana: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has boldly stated that Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan is a greater cricketer than legendary bowler Wasim Akram. Akram is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time and is often referred to as The Sultan of Swing. He was part of the Pakistani squad

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan |
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman replaces injured Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians’ squad for IPL 2025

16th February, 2025 · admin

Ariana: Afghanistan offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced his countryman AM Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians’ (MI) squad for IPL 2025 after an injured Ghazanfar was ruled out of the Champions Trophy, and the IPL that follows. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said recently that Ghazanfar had been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Afghanistan Cricket Board, Cricket, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Snooker |
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Afghanistan National Cricket Team Arrives in Pakistan for Champions Trophy

12th February, 2025 · admin

Tolo News: The Afghanistan national cricket team arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, this morning (Wednesday, February 12) to participate in the Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) told TOLOnews that the team will hold its second training camp in Pakistan to prepare for the tournament. The Champions Trophy tournament, hosted by Pakistan, will begin on

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Kabul hosts jiu-jitsu championship as 200 competitors face off

10th February, 2025 · admin

Amu: KABUL — The third edition of Afghanistan’s Jiu-Jitsu Championship has commenced in Kabul, with athletes from five provinces participating in the competition. The Jiu-Jitsu federation said that 200 martial artists are competing across various age and weight categories. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News All you need to know about

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: jiu-jitsu, Snooker |
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Islamuddin Amiri announces retirement from football

8th February, 2025 · admin

Ariana: Islamuddin Amiri, former captain of Afghanistan’s national football team, has announced that he will no longer participate in professional games. “With much sadness but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. I say this with a heavy heart: I

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Football (Soccer) |
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England Cricket Board confirms match against Afghanistan will proceed as scheduled

7th February, 2025 · admin

Amu: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England’s scheduled match against Afghanistan in the Champions League will go ahead as planned, despite calls for a boycott over Afghanistan’s lack of a women’s cricket team. According to the BBC, the ECB held a meeting on Thursday after nearly 200 British politicians signed

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