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
Amu: Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team suffered a narrow loss to Nepal by one wicket in their third and final match of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup. This defeat marks Afghanistan’s third loss in the tournament, ending their campaign without a win. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Afghanistan’s boxer Mudasir Nayebkhil was defeated by his Ukrainian opponent in the 75-kilogram category during the Asian Boxing Championships held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Monday. The match was part of the ongoing Asian Championship tournament, which has drawn boxers from across the continent to compete in a range of weight classes. Click here
Amu: The Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team faced a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in their second match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, losing by 131 runs. This marks Afghanistan’s second loss in the tournament, following their 45-run defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match. Afghanistan will look to turn their fortunes around in their
Ariana: Afghanistan’s under-19 national cricket team lost to Bangladesh in their first match in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 on Friday in Dubai. The country’s under-19 cricket team will face Sri Lanka’s under-19 team next Sunday in its second game in this tournament. Click here to read more (external link).