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
ESPN: Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s season with Melbourne Renegades is over after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revoked his No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the remainder of the Big Bash League. The ACB announced on December 25 that Mujeeb, along with seamers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, would be sanctioned after telling the board they did not intend
Tolo News: In this league, Afghan cricket sensation Rashid Khan is part of the Lahore Qalandars team and it is his first presence in the event. All-rounder Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad have joined Karachi Kings, spin bowler Mujeeb Zadran is competing in Peshawar Zalmay and Qais Ahmad is part of Quetta Gladiators team. Click
Ariana: The KFC BBL’s cadre of Afghanistan stars will leave Australia this week ahead of the country’s one-day international (ODI) series against Ireland in the UAE. Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rahman have all been named in their country’s 16-man squad that will face Ireland in three ODIs from January 21. Click here
Tolo News: Middlesex has re-signed Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman for the 2021 T20 season, according to Crickbuzz’s report. “The 19-year-old spinner previously represented the club in the 2019 edition of the tournament, claiming 7 wickets from 10 appearances at an economy of 7.23 helping the Lord’s-based team to progress past the group stages,” said
Tolo News: Afghanistan National Cricket Team member Rashid Khan claimed three wickets as Adelaide Strikers defeated Brisbane Heat in the first match of Big Bash League (BBL) 2018-19 on Wednesday. Rashid, man of the match, led the bowling attack with three scalps, while Billy Stanlake and Matthew Short claimed two wickets each to bundle out Brisbane
First Post: With the world his oyster given his talents with the ball, the young Mujeeb Ur Rahman is looking forward to a long and rewarding career, but he remains cautious and is aware that competition in the world of cricket is tough and nothing much can be achieved without hard work. Click here to read
Khaama Press: The Shaheen Asmayee football team defeated De Spinghar Bazan football team 3-1 during the 9th group match of Afghanistan Football Premier League (Afghan Premier League) to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament. De Spinghar Bazan’s Hedayatullah Qureshi was elected as the player of the match. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports
Tolo News: The Hampshire County Cricket Club of the United Kingdom on Thursday announced the signing of Afghan teenager Mujeeb Zadran for England’s T20 league. Mujeeb Zadran says it is a great honor for him to play cricket in England and that he is looking forward to this opportunity in his career. Click here to read more
Tolo News: Yelling commands and lunging for the ball on the balding astro turf, Khalida Popal drilled the team of nine Mexican teenage girls through soccer training, weeks before they jet off to Russia for the World Cup – the street children’s version. For Popal, former captain of the Afghan women’s football team, soccer can open