Tolo News: The Afghanistan national cricket team arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, this morning (Wednesday, February 12) to participate in the Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) told TOLOnews that the team will hold its second training camp in Pakistan to prepare for the tournament. The Champions Trophy tournament, hosted by Pakistan, will begin on
Amu: KABUL — The third edition of Afghanistan’s Jiu-Jitsu Championship has commenced in Kabul, with athletes from five provinces participating in the competition. The Jiu-Jitsu federation said that 200 martial artists are competing across various age and weight categories. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News All you need to know about
Ariana: Islamuddin Amiri, former captain of Afghanistan’s national football team, has announced that he will no longer participate in professional games. “With much sadness but without regret, I realize that I am no longer able to adhere to the unwavering standard of excellence that professional football demands. I say this with a heavy heart: I
Amu: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England’s scheduled match against Afghanistan in the Champions League will go ahead as planned, despite calls for a boycott over Afghanistan’s lack of a women’s cricket team. According to the BBC, the ECB held a meeting on Thursday after nearly 200 British politicians signed
Ariana: Afghanistan’s super-star spin bowler Rashid Khan has notched up yet another achievement – this time he’s become the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket ever. The 26-year-old Afghan went past Trinidad’s Dwayne Bravo’s tally of 631 wickets when he bowled Dunith Wellalage in the SA20 qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals in South Africa on Tuesday.
Amu: Afghanistan’s Muay Thai fighter Qahraman Shaheen secured a victory over Wang Yu of China in a bout held in Bangkok, Thailand. The fight, which took place Saturday night, ended with Shaheen overpowering his opponent with heavy strikes. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Former President Hamid Karzai has praised the formation of Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team in exile, calling it a source of pride and inspiration. In a statement on X on Saturday, Karzai expressed his support for the team, saying, “The women’s cricket team will shine in international competitions just like their brothers and bring honor
Ariana: Afghanistan left-arm fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has announced his retirement from international cricket. Zadran retires following a distinguished career that spanned for more than 10 years, with the veteran pacer playing a major role in the rise of Afghanistan cricket. A mainstay in the initial stages of Afghanistan’s cricketing journey, Zadran featured in three
Amu: Afghanistan has unveiled a new jersey for the 2025 Champions Trophy, drawing inspiration from the country’s rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) described the jersey as a blend of Naskh calligraphy and geometric patterns from the Jam Minaret, an 800-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site in Ghor Province. Click here
Forbes: Simply put, Afghanistan women’s cricket remains extremely bleak. But on Thursday, many miles away in Melbourne, hard-bitten expatriates will take the field will pride. Click here to read more (external link).