Khaama: Afghan mixed martial arts fighter Farid Basharat has made history by entering the official rankings of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the first time, securing the 15th position. According to the latest rankings released by the UFC, Basharat is now listed among the top fighters in his division, marking the first time an
ESPN: The white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be held in the UAE from March 13 to 25, is likely to be postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Four members of Afghanistan’s national boxing team have missed the opportunity to compete in the Youth Olympic qualifying tournament. The competition, which determines qualification for the Youth Olympic Games, is currently being held in Thailand. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Afghan Kyokushin Karate Athletes Win Three Medals at
NYT: A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Ibrahim Zadran has replaced Rashid Khan as captain of Afghanistan’s Twenty20 international team, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday as it named squads for an upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Zadran, a top-order batter who previously served as vice-captain in T20 internationals, will take over leadership of the format after Rashid’s tenure,
Amu: Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan remains at the top of the International Cricket Council’s men’s One Day International bowling rankings, according to the latest update released on Wednesday. Rashid leads the table with a rating of 710 points, maintaining the No. 1 position he also held in October last year. The ranking underscores his
Amu: Afghanistan’s national cricket team will play a Test match and a three-match One-Day International series against India in June 2026, according to a schedule announced Monday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The one-off Test between Afghanistan and India will be held in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10.
Amu: The Afghanistan Cricket Board is expected to remove Rashid Khan as captain of the national team, with Ibrahim Zadran likely to replace him only in T20 format, sources told Amu TV on Thursday. The sources said the board’s decision is linked to what they described as “personal issues,” though no further details were provided.
Amu: Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka in a white-ball series in the United Arab Emirates beginning March 13, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced. The series will open with three Twenty20 internationals in Sharjah starting March 13, followed by a three-match One Day International series in Dubai beginning March 20. The two teams last met in
Tolo News: José Antonio Nogueira was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Afghanistan national football team. Officials of the Afghanistan Football Federation signed a one-year contract with the Brazilian coach and formally unveiled him during a press conference held this morning (Saturday). Click here to read more (external link).