Category Archives: Afghan Sports News
The Irresistible Rise of Afghanistan’s Cricket Team
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
Inzamam predicts tough contest for Afghanistan in test debut against India
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
Rashid’s Last Over Helps Afghanistan Sweep Bangladesh 3-0
Tolo News: When team Afghanistan was about to lose the last match of the Twenty20 International against Bangladesh, it was Rashid Khan who saved the team by a magical performance in his last over. He defended eight runs off the last over of Bangladesh’s chase of 146 to seal the final game of the T20I
Afghanistan Takes 2-0 Lead in Three Match T20I Series
Tolo News: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets on Tuesday in the second of three T20I matches in India. Chasing a target of 135 runs, Afghanistan went over the line with more than one over to spare. Rashid Khan was named player of the match while Nabi and Shenwari were also lauded for their performance. Click
Afghanistan Beats Bangladesh To Take First T20I
Tolo News: Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan carried his lethal Indian Premier League (IPL) form into international cricket as Afghanistan outplayed Bangladesh by 45 runs in the opening T20 of the three-match series on Sunday night in India. The match was held at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium of India. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan Gear Up for Bangladesh T20I Series
Ariana: Afghanistan is set to play a three-match T20I series with Bangladesh, starting from June 3 (Sunday) at Dehradun, India. The matches will be on the 3rd, 5th and 7th of June at Dehradun’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, followed by one-off Test match against India in Bengaluru on June 14. Click here to read more (external
President Ghani invited to attend Afghanistan’s debut Test in India
1TV: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to attend Afghanistan’s debut Test match in Bangalore due to be held in two weeks. The invitation was extended by a delegation from the board, headed by the acting secretary, Amitabh Chaudhary, during visit to Kabul. Click here to read more
After President, Maybe I’m Most Popular in Afghanistan: Rashid
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who was easily one of the best performers in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), has the key to his success has been the ability stay patient and confident even when batsmen are going after him. As brilliant and consistent as the 19-year-old Afghan was for Sunrisers Hyderabad during the tournament, there was
Afghan Motorsport Takes To Streets Of Kabul
Tolo News: Afghan motorsport enthusiasts got a chance to show off their driving skills on Monday when ten drivers took part in an organized event in Kabul. “We only race in the name of Afghanistan and to bring honor to bring honor to the country have started our races,” said Hashmat Rahbar, head of the Motorsport