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 –
Ariana: As the initial group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 comes to a close, the next chapter in the event unfolds, which will see eight remaining teams battle it out for four semi-final spots. India (Group A), USA (Group A), Australia (Group B), England (Group B), Afghanistan (Group C), West Indies
Ariana: Afghanistan’s spinner Mujeeb-ur-Rahman will miss the remainder of T20 World Cup due to an injury to his right index finger, the International Cricket Council announced on Friday. Mujeeb played in Afghanistan’s opening fixture of the World Cup against Uganda, but has not featured since because of the injury. Click here to read more (external
Afghanistan International: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that no Taliban officials will be permitted to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics. A spokesperson for the committee stated that Afghanistan will participate with a team comprising three women and three men, emphasising on gender equality. Male athletes are set to compete in track and field,
Khaama: In a recent statement, Naseem Saddat, spokesman for the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), announced that the ACB and India’s BCCI have agreed to host Afghanistan’s T20 and One-day series against Bangladesh at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida and Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Given the strong historical ties, India