The Guardian (UK): The stop-start– or start-stop – story of the Afghanistan women’s cricket team has been sitting in the ICC’s to-do tray since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. It isn’t a straightforward issue, but no one can say that it has been at the top of the pile, with the governing
ESPN: Cricket Australia (CA) has reiterated that Australia will not play bilateral cricket with Afghanistan because of the Taliban government’s stance regarding the rights of women. CA chief executive Nick Hockley said that there has been “regular dialogue” with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on the matter, and hoped that the sides resume playing each
Khaama: Abbas Karimi, an Afghan-American para-swimmer, secured a spot in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Qasim Ali Hamidi, president of the Afghan Swimming Federation, highlighted Abbas Karimi’s achievement with three gold medals in the 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, and 50m freestyle events, defeating his competitors. Mr. Hamidi emphasized that Abbas Karimi successfully qualified for the
Ariana: Afghanistan’s national futsal team is scheduled to play two friendly matches against Morocco next month, it was announced on Saturday. The matches will be played behind closed doors on 10th and 13th July in Morocco, the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) said. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Cricket: Afghanistan’s World
By Faiza Ibrahimi Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 27, 2024 Afghan athletes face formidable hurdles under Taliban rule, particularly women, who are denied the chance to compete or even enter a gym. But when the Olympics open in Paris next month, Afghanistan will be represented by a team that epitomizes equality and global resistance to the Taliban’s
Khaama: The national cricket team is set to face South Africa in the 2024 Cricket World Cup semi-finals tomorrow, Thursday, June 27th. The match will take place at 5 AM local time in Afghanistan. This marks the first time the national cricket team has reached the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan’s cricket team
Ayaz Gul VOA News June 25, 2024 Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, had a telephone conversation with Rashid Khan, the captain of the team after guiding Afghan national cricket team to the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup. pic.twitter.com/XCoHzihORx — Muhammad Jalal (@MJalalAf)
Ariana: “It’s a great achievement. And they were the winners of 2021 World Cup. So, beating a team like that, I think it always gives you so much energy and doesn’t let you sleep as well,” Rashid said. Afghanistan will face Bangladesh on Tuesday in the last of their Super 8 matches. Click here to
Khaama: India secured a 47-run victory over Afghanistan in Thursday’s T20 World Cup Super Eight clash. Suryakumar Yadav’s second consecutive half-century helped India post a formidable total. He scored 53 from 28 balls, propelling India to 181-8. Afghanistan, in response, struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Click here to read more (external
Ariana: The Afghanistan national cricket team’s fixtures, dates and venues have been confirmed for the next stage of this year’s thrilling T20 World Cup. The dates and time of their matches are as follow: 20 June: Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados – 19:00 Kabul time 22 June: Afghanistan v Australia, Arnos Vale, St Vincent –