Amu: The series began with a rain-affected first match, which ended in a draw. Afghanistan dominated the second match, winning by 232 runs, before sealing the series with Saturday’s decisive performance in Harare. The two teams are scheduled to face off in a Test match on Thursday, continuing their competitive series. Click here to read
Ariana: Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 232 runs in the second ODI on Thursday to secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This was the second match of the ODI series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The first was abandoned due to rain. The third and final game of the series will be played on Saturday.
Ariana: Heavy rain led to the abandonment of the first one day international between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. The second of the three match ODI series will be played at the same venue on Thursday. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: A buzkashi tournament featuring 70 riders was held in Mazar-e-Sharif, the center of the northern province of Balkh, on Tuesday, according to the local buzkashi federation. The tournament concluded with Pahlawan Zakaria who successfully delivered the target—a goat carcass—into the “Circle of Justice,” securing victory as declared by the field judges. Click here to
Ariana: Afghanistan secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on December 14 at Harare Sports Club, clinching the T20I series. After losing the first match, Afghanistan leveled the series with a win in the second game and sealed the victory in this final match. Click here to read more (external link). More Cricket News Afghanistan’s
Ariana: Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 50 runs in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on December 13, Friday. Zimbabwe won the first T20I by 4 wickets but the visitors made a stunning comeback to level the three-match series at 1-1. The series decider will be played on December 14, Saturday. Click here to
Amu: Mohammad Nabi, one of cricket’s leading all-rounders, has become the first Afghan player to reach the milestone of 300 international matches. The 39-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of Afghanistan’s cricket journey, achieved this feat on Wednesday during the first match of a T20 series against Zimbabwe. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has extended the contract of Jonathan Trott, the national team’s head coach, through 2025, citing his instrumental role in the team’s recent successes on the global stage. The announcement follows a 2.5-year tenure during which Mr. Trott oversaw significant milestones for Afghan cricket, including standout performances in major international tournaments.
Khaama: The Afghanistan national football team has been placed in Group E alongside Syria, Myanmar, and Pakistan for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Despite the tough competition, the Afghanistan Football Federation has expressed confidence in the readiness of the national players, highlighting their strong preparations for the qualifiers. Click here to
ESPN: Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird has defended the governing body’s stance on not playing bilateral matches against Afghanistan after being accused of hypocrisy by outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay. Barcley’s tenure came to an end on December 1 when Jay Shah took over at the ICC and as part of a wide-ranging interview with