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.
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: 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).
Amu: Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team defeated Afghanistan by 13 runs in the second match of a tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series on Wednesday, hosted by the United Arab Emirates. Despite this loss, Afghanistan had started the series strong, defeating Pakistan by a commanding 100-run margin in their opening match last week. Click here to
Ariana: Afghanistan’s national football team went down 3-1 to Tajikistan in Dushanbe on Tuesday. Afghanistan’s only goal was scored by Jamshid Achakzai. This comes after Afghanistan’s 2-0 loss to Nepal on Saturday, also in Tajikistan. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Colorado middle schoolers from Afghanistan find new home for their
Forbes: Australia has strengthened its support for Afghanistan women’s cricket, but one of the sport’s thorniest issues remains in limbo. It was announced recently that an Afghanistan women’s team, consisting of refugees who moved to Australia, will play a match in Melbourne in January. It will be the first time an Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team
Amu: The Afghanistan national football team lost 2-0 to Nepal in their opening match of a trilateral tournament held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Saturday. The game marked Afghanistan’s debut in the tournament, which also includes host Tajikistan. Click here to read more (external link). Other Afghan Sports News Cricket: Eighteen Afghan players shortlisted for IPL
Amu: Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a commanding 100-run victory over Pakistan’s Under-19 side in the first match of their bilateral 50-over series held in the United Arab Emirates on Friday. The match was part of a series organized in preparation for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup, which begins on November 30 in the UAE.