Ariana: Dozens of men and women took part in Friday’s Peace and Friendship Cup ski challenge at the Shahid Mazari slope in Bamiyan province. Organized by the Eagle Sports Club and the Sports Directorate of Bamiyan province, the aim of the contest was to promote peace and friendship. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: The KFC BBL’s cadre of Afghanistan stars will leave Australia this week ahead of the country’s one-day international (ODI) series against Ireland in the UAE. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rahman have all been named in their country’s 16-man squad that will face Ireland in three ODIs from January 21. Click here
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s national cricket team began their training on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates for the three-match ODI series against Ireland that kicks off on January 21. Afghanistan will play three One Day International (ODI) matches against Ireland on January 21, 24 and 26. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the date and time for Afghanistan National Football matches in the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) said on Tuesday. Bangladesh will host Afghanistan on March 25 and the match will kick off at 5:30pm Kabul time. Click
Ariana: The Afghan National Cricket Team left Kabul for the UAE on Tuesday where they will play a three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Ireland, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement. The national team, therefore, will not travel to Oman, where they were scheduled to hold the series due to UAE
Tolo News: Fahim Anwari, a member of Afghanistan’s national swimming team, is preparing for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and hopes to represent the country successfully. Anwari, who has trained for six years, said he was selected from among 30 of the best swimmers in the country to represent Afghanistan in the international event. Click here
Tolo News: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) at an event on Thursday appreciated cricket star Rashid Khan for his recent achievements, especially his selection as the Men’s T20l Cricketer of the Decade by the International Cricket Council. Afghan sports officials said the achievement by Rashid Khan is a big pride for the country and that Rashid
Ariana: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been named the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s T20I Player of the Decade. Rashid scooped the title Monday after beating six other nominees including Ghris Gayle, Virat Kohli and Imran Tahir among others. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Etihad Futsal team has claimed the Afghanistan Futsal Premier League (AFPL) title for this season after beating Sadaqat FC 5-3 on Saturday. The thrilling match was held in Kabul with dozens of spectators. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: Middlesex has re-signed Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman for the 2021 T20 season, according to Crickbuzz’s report. “The 19-year-old spinner previously represented the club in the 2019 edition of the tournament, claiming 7 wickets from 10 appearances at an economy of 7.23 helping the Lord’s-based team to progress past the group stages,” said