Ariana: Afghanistan have unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, with star spinner Rashid Khan set to lead the side once again. The team blends seasoned campaigners with emerging talents, aiming to make an impact in the tournament that begins on September 9 with a clash against Hong Kong and
Amu: Band-e-Amir won the toss and elected to bowl first against Speenghar in the third match of the 8th edition of the X-Bull List A Tournament 2025 in the eastern province of Khost. The tournament, now in its 8th edition, continues to showcase Afghanistan’s domestic cricket talent, with high-scoring matches and strong regional rivalries. Click
Ariana: After a six-year break, the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) is set to return, backed by a long-term commercial partnership. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) aims to relaunch the T20 league in October–November, likely in the Middle East, with hopes of attracting international stars and establishing a sustainable tournament model. Click here to read more
Khaama: Afghanistan’s Suhail Fedayee defeated his American opponent in an MMA competition, winning by first-round submission and continuing his unbeaten streak with four consecutive professional victories. Click here to read more (external link). More Afghan Sports News ACB names squads for regional List A Tournament in Khost
Khaama: Afghanistan’s cricket star Rashid Khan has officially joined the Red Bull athlete roster, a move confirmed by both the player and the global energy drink brand. Rashid announced the partnership in a post and video shared on his official Instagram account, while Red Bull also featured the cricketer in its promotional content. ESPNcricinfo reported
Ariana: Afghanistan’s senior all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has expressed optimism about the future of cricket in the country, revealing that Afghanistan is hopeful of hosting an ICC tournament in the near future. In an interview with CricTracker, Naib highlighted the positive developments in Afghan cricket and the growing interest from international teams to tour the country.
Amu: Afghanistan will play Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in a tri-nation Twenty20 series in Sharjah later this summer, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said Friday. The tournament, hosted by the Emirates Cricket Board, will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7. Each team will play two group-stage matches against
Tolo News: The Amo Sharks cricket team clinched the title of the 10th season of the Shpageeza Twenty20 League after defeating Mis Ainak Knights by 8 wickets in the final match. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: The 2025 edition of the Men’s Asia Cup will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced. With the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year, the tournament serves as a key preparation ground for participating nations. Afghanistan has been placed in Group
Ariana: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that a tri-nation T20I series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be held in UAE ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. Click here to read more (external link).