1TV: Afghanistan lost their first match of World Cup qualifier as Scotland defeated them by seven wickets on Sunday. Afghanistan will face hosts Zimbabwe in their next game of the tournament on Tuesday. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: At least 80 athletes, including girls, competed in the eighth round of ski racing in Bamiyan titled the Ski Challenge. The event was held days after the first winter games festival was held in Bamiyan in which over 180 athletes had attended. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Kandahar Has 48
Tolo News: The teenage sensation has been named interim captain by the Afghan Cricket Board after Stanikzai fell out of the WC qualifiers on Monday. The 19-year-old has had a triumphant few months after being named Associate Player of The Year for 2017. He was also snapped up last month for $1.41 million USD by Sunrisers
Khaama Press: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) citing the doctors has reported that Stanikzai will undergo a surgery today. The doctors have also said that Stanikzai will be able to return to cricket in approximately ten days. ACB also added that Rashid Khan will lead the team in the absence of Asghar Stanikzai. Click here to
Tolo News: Afghanistan leg-spinning sensation Rashid Khan has done it again! He has just taken first place in the T20I Bowling Rankings! Rashid moved up to take top position among bowlers in the latest MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings with some fine performances in a 2-0 series win over Zimbabwe. Click here to read more
Khaama Press: Ahmad Wali Hotak appeared in the first fight against his Ukrainian rival Vladislav Stepanov by fighting in all three rounds and managed to end the fight in his favor by scoring more points. Baz Mohammad Mubariz also managed to win the fight against the Scottish Mixed Martial Arts fighter Lain Feenan. Click here to
BBC News: Spat at, stoned in the street, and having to avoid bombings on the way to training. All because you want to play football. That is the reality for some of Afghanistan women’s international team. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV: Afghanistan’s spin sensation Rashid Khan has become the new No.1 ranked ODI bowler in the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council. At just 7,092 days of age, Rashid Khan is also the youngest player to top any of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings tables, smashing Pakistani player Saqlain Mushtaq’s record. Click here
Tolo News: Afghanistan cricketers thrashed Zimbabwe by 146 runs in the final match of their ODI series. Late hitting by Rashid Khan – the scourge of Zimbabwe with the ball so far during the tour, the 19-year-old leg-spinner contributed 43 off 29 with the bat – had got Afghanistan up to 241/9 off their 50 overs after
Daily Mail (UK): Skiing in Afghanistan has apparently been going on for centuries but traditionally the men use the means of transport for moving through the snow to hunt for animals or collect livestock, not for fun. After adjusting to life in the area and feeling comfortable with the terrain, Bjorge set her sights on