Amu: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls for the national team to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, despite widespread condemnation of the Taliban’s assault on women’s rights. More than 160 British lawmakers, including prominent figures such as Nigel Farage, Jeremy Corbyn, and Lord Kinnock, signed
Ariana: Afghanistan secured victory on Monday against Zimbabwe in their second test match, winning by 72 runs in just 15 balls at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Rashid Khan played a key role, claiming 7-66 and helping Afghanistan clinch the series. This marks Afghanistan’s fourth test win since obtaining test status in 2017. Click here
Ariana: Three wickets in the last hour of play for Rashid Khan put Afghanistan on the cusp of victory in the second test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, with the home team still 73 runs shy of their target at the close of day four. Zimbabwe were 205 for eight at stumps
Amu: Rahmat Shah’s masterful century kept Afghanistan in contention in the series-deciding second Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday. Shah scored a gritty 139 runs at Queens Sports Club, helping his team recover from a precarious position before rain halted play late on the third day. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: Women’s rights activists have called for England’s men’s cricket team to forfeit its scheduled match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy group stage on February 26. The demand comes in response to the Taliban’s “systematic oppression” of women since taking control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The Women’s Rights Network (WRN) issued a
Ariana: Afghanistan amassed their highest score of 699 on Monday before the first test against Zimbabwe ended in a draw at the end of the final day at the Queens Sports Club. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Ariana Television to produce and broadcast Ariana Snooker Championship in February
Amu: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — Rahmat Shah smashed Afghanistan’s highest-ever Test score with an unbeaten 231 on Saturday, leading a remarkable fightback against Zimbabwe on the third day of the first Test at Queens Sports Club. Click here to read more (external link). More Cricket News Shahidi’s unbeaten 179 keeps Afghanistan in contention as draw looms
Amu: The series began with a rain-affected first match, which ended in a draw. Afghanistan dominated the second match, winning by 232 runs, before sealing the series with Saturday’s decisive performance in Harare. The two teams are scheduled to face off in a Test match on Thursday, continuing their competitive series. Click here to read
Ariana: Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by 232 runs in the second ODI on Thursday to secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This was the second match of the ODI series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The first was abandoned due to rain. The third and final game of the series will be played on Saturday.
Ariana: Heavy rain led to the abandonment of the first one day international between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday. The second of the three match ODI series will be played at the same venue on Thursday. Click here to read more (external link).